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Microlife BP A6 PC · Photo source

Microlife BP A6 PC
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Microlife · BP

BP A6 PC

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An upper-arm monitor with AFib screening in triple-measurement mode, USB PC transfer and separate memories for two users.

Type
Upper arm
Users
2
App
No
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
AFib detection or ECG
Yes
Method
Oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with Gentle+ control. Single or AFIB/MAM triple mode selected by side switch; three readings separated by 15 seconds produce one analysed result. Individual results are not displayed; questionable reading triggers a fourth. Actual first retail sale unresolved
Accuracy
Exact 19 June 2024 guide gives systolic 60–255 mmHg, diastolic 40–200 mmHg and pulse 40–199 bpm; global support gives pulse 40–200. Ukrainian maker page gives blood pressure 20–280 mmHg and pulse 40–200; range differences retained. Static pressure accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5%; cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate
Clinical validation
STRIDE BP accepts exact BP A6 PC for adult and diabetic home use by equivalence to BP A100, with referenced 2009, 2018 and 2021 studies. This does not establish separate published exact A6 PC trials for every special population mentioned by the maker. AFib screening and blood-pressure validation are separate claims
Features
AFib indication is active only in AFIB/MAM triple mode, not single measurement; it analyses pulse irregularity and does not record an ECG or provide an ECG-confirmed diagnosis. Cuff-fit and arm-movement indicators, coloured pressure scale, low-battery warning and automatic switch-off after approximately one minute

Cuff

Cuff fits
22–42 cm
Cuff
Ukrainian maker supplies preformed M-L 22–42 cm cuff and cuff holder. Guide lists optional S 17–22, M 22–32, M-L 22–42, L 32–42 and L-XL 32–52 cm; those are not all supplied. STRIDE lists validated 22–42 and 32–52 cm sizes

Connections and memory

Users
2
Readings stored
99 per user
Bluetooth and app
No
Memory
Separate dated histories of 99 readings per user. First recall displays average of all saved values, labelled 28A in current guide without defining a 28-day period. Forward/backward buttons navigate history. Oldest overwritten when full; complete selected-user history can be cleared, individual saved readings cannot. Newly displayed result can be excluded. Readings survive battery replacement while clock needs reset
App
Mini-B five-pin USB cable transfers stored values to Microlife Blood Pressure Analyzer+ PC software. No Bluetooth phone connection. Ukrainian maker includes cable; other regional bundles may differ
Power
Four 1.5 V AAA alkaline cells; approximately 400 measurements using new batteries, not a separate MAM-cycle count. Microlife DC 6 V, 600 mA adapter optional in global guide; Ukrainian bundle list includes adapter despite technical table calling it optional. NiMH cells supported with external charging; no internal battery charging

Design

Display details
LCD with date/time, user, AFIB/MAM and interval indications; START/STOP, memory, time and forward/backward controls. Separate lock switch prevents accidental activation. USB, cuff and DC sockets. IP20
Size
160 × 80 × 32 mm; 354 g including batteries in exact guide and maker pages
In the box
Ukrainian maker lists preformed M-L 22–42 cm cuff, cuff holder, USB cable, four AAA alkaline cells, adapter, textile bag and blood-pressure diary. Regional bundle differences and the adapter table conflict remain explicit

Pros and cons

Pros

  • AFib screening during automatic triple measurement
  • Two separate histories of 99 readings each
  • USB transfer to Microlife PC software

Cons

  • No Bluetooth phone connection
  • AFib screening is unavailable in single-measurement mode

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
Upper arm–NoYes–
Upper arm2No––
Upper arm2NoYes–

Sources

  1. microlife.ua/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-a6-pc
  2. microlife.com/support/blood-pressure/bp-a6-pc
  3. microlife.com/media/315/download/IB%20BP%20A6%20PC%20E-V10%202924.pdf
  4. stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-a6-pc

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