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BP A6 PC
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
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Specifications
Report a wrong or missing specMeasuring
- 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 | Type | Users | App | Validated | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper arm | – | No | Yes | – | |
| Upper arm | 2 | No | – | – | |
| Upper arm | 2 | No | Yes | – |
Sources
- microlife.ua/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-a6-pc
- microlife.com/support/blood-pressure/bp-a6-pc
- microlife.com/media/315/download/IB%20BP%20A6%20PC%20E-V10%202924.pdf
- stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-a6-pc
Photo: microlife.ua
- BP A6 PC front maker photograph with AFIB display and navigation controls: microlife.ua/uploads/media/600x/02/2-BP%20A6%20PC_front.png
- BP A6 PC side maker photograph showing lock switch, USB port and DC socket: microlife.ua/uploads/media/1920x1080/01/1-BP%20A6%20PC_side.png

