
Microlife · BP
BP A3 PC
An upper-arm monitor with two users, 99 readings each, automatic triple-measurement analysis and USB transfer to PC software.
- Type
- Upper arm
- Users
- 2
- App
- No
- Validated
- Yes
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Specifications
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- Type
- Upper arm
- Clinically validated
- Yes
- Irregular heartbeat detection
- Yes
- AFib detection or ECG
- No
- Method
- Oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation. Side switch selects a single measurement or MAM mode, which analyses three readings with 15-second pauses into one displayed result. Individual MAM results are not displayed; a fourth measurement is taken if one is questionable. First actual on-sale date unresolved
- Accuracy
- Exact April 2020 English/Greek guide gives blood pressure 20–280 mmHg, pulse 40–200 bpm, static accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5%. Current global support instead separates systolic 60–255 and diastolic 40–200 mmHg; range difference remains explicit. Cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate
- Clinical validation
- STRIDE BP lists an exact-model diabetes study using ANSI/AAMI/ISO 2013, published in 2018, and adult acceptance by equivalence to BP A100. Published Beime study abstract reports 85 diabetic participants aged 56–88 and passing both protocol criteria; this does not establish every population in broad maker claims. Registry lists 22–42 and 32–52 cm validated cuffs
- Features
- Pulse Arrhythmia Detection indicates pulse irregularities, not a separate AFib algorithm or ECG. Cuff-fit and arm-movement indicators, coloured classification scale and low-battery warning; automatic switch-off after approximately one minute
Connections and memory
- Users
- 2
- Readings stored
- 99 per user
- Bluetooth and app
- No
- Memory
- User switch selects one of two separate histories, each storing 99 dated readings. First recall shows average of all stored values, followed by individual history. Oldest overwritten when full. All values for selected user can be cleared, but individual stored values cannot; a newly displayed result can be excluded before storage. History survives battery replacement while clock requires resetting
- App
- USB PC link to Microlife Blood Pressure Analyzer+ using Mini-B 5-pin connector. Computer controls device during connection. No Bluetooth or mobile-app transfer. Current software compatibility must be checked separately rather than inferred from old CDs
- Power
- Four 1.5 V AA alkaline cells; approximately 920 measurements with new batteries, without a separate MAM-cycle count. Optional Microlife DC 6 V, 600 mA adapter stops battery-current use when connected. NiMH cells supported but require external charging
Cuff
- Cuff
- Exact guide lists S 17–22, M 22–32, M-L 22–42, L 32–42 and L-XL 32–52 cm cuffs and optional preformed Easy cuffs. Recovered support record does not establish the supplied size, so headline cuff range is omitted. Guide describes removable bladder and hand-washable cuff cover; do not wash bladder
Design
- Display details
- LCD with date/time and user indicator, ON/OFF, memory and time buttons, separate user and 1/3 MAM switches. USB and DC adapter sockets. IP20
- Size
- 143 × 85 × 58 mm; 368 g including batteries in exact guide and global support
- In the box
- Exact guide allows regional packages without cable or download voucher; complete original supplied bundle unresolved. Verified global archived specification/support record serves both resource types. English guide includes Greek regional guarantee wording; this is not a worldwide warranty claim
Pros and cons
Pros
- Separate memories for two users
- USB transfer to BP Analyzer software
- Automatic three-measurement mode
Cons
- No Bluetooth or phone app
- Pulse-irregularity indicator is not AFib-specific screening
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Model | Type | Users | App | Validated | Released |
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| Upper arm | – | No | – | – | |
| Upper arm | – | No | – | – | |
| Upper arm | – | No | – | – |


