@cengland0 The real world doesn’t seem to consistently employ those definitions. The words (as in the above Meh specs) seem to be used pretty interchangeably.
Model: BPA-730-CA (That CA is to let you know these weren’t sold in the USA, but in Canada, though it is our theory that Canadians have the same heart and blood system that we do)
I think Canadians have maple syrup in their veins.
Automatic as is put it on, press the button and wait for the cuff to pop like it did the second time I used it. My blood pressure must have been crazy high.
@Knightp Not only that if your arm is even slightly bigger than 13" you get high readings according to one reviewer (there were 3 reviews) and there is no larger cuff available. Another reviewer got inconsistent readings that didn’t match doctor office readings. The third had readings that matched the doctor’s office and were consistent.
I was thinking of this for my mom to save her money on going to the doctor just for getting her BP done, but without more (credible) information this seems like it might not be all that useful and could be medically dangerous with respect to not giving accurate readings. Sounds like to know if they are accurate it will be a case of buy it, find out, be stuck with it if it isn’t accurate.
It has mixed reviews here (67 reviews) with nearly 1/2 of them 3 stars or below, accuracy being one of the complaints, breaking quickly being another. A couple of others found readings consistently high or low… (even some 4 star reviews complained about consistency, error messages) so I guess you need to check it a bunch of times with the doctor office readings to see what the trend is with the one you have. Again the battery complaint. Several complained that the company is essentially useless for help (eg recording that essentially said “don’t bother us”). Then the rest of the folks liked it despite some of the same complaints, others had no complaints.
One reviewer did have one useful suggestion which was to remove a battery when not in use so they last longer.
Personally with the number of reviews about the inaccurate readings, I wouldn’t buy this thing. A medical device needs to be consistent. In my opinion meh needs to be careful with respect to selling medical devices that have these kinds of reviews. This is not a situation where, in my opinion, selling a meh product like this is an ethical choice unless there is a specific “buyer beware” disclosure with respect to “here are all the problems that are reported with this by nearly half of the reviewers, use at your own risk” in bold statement.
In terms of reliability of the measurements, this is just fine for those with smaller arms. This complaining about that are inevitably not putting it in correctly… Which can appreciably affect readings. No large cuff makes it a no go for athletic or significantly overweight people.
But there battery issue is real. You’re operating an air pump and that’s a huge battery drain. No way around that except to get a model with an AC adaptor (not this one).
Considering I bought this one last year and still haven’t taken it out of the box, I don’t think I need to buy today’s. On the bright side, I’m not dead yet so I guess it’s cool I haven’t used the other one.
Ouch. You might have a problem - that was almost exactly a year ago. Not even to test if it works? I too, have a problem, but I at least test this crap prior to shoving it in the hoard closet.
Aside: Meh is becoming quite the medical supply vendor.
Consumers Reports did a review recently. The best cuff was $75 with a score of 84. A ReliOn cuff for $40 at Wal-Mart scored 81. That is the one I would go for, not this one.
Anyone who got it, can you gimme some numbers. Trying to figure out some exact calculations…
Could you measure the length of it unfurled, the length between the metal piece and the closest edge lengthwise, the thickness of the band deflated, and the length from the velcro bits to the closest edge, also lengthwise?
I got one of these on Meh recently. It’s absolutely true that it gives false readings, if your forearm is too large for the cuff that comes with it. The good news is, if you call the 800 number on the back of the monitor, they’ll send you a larger cuff free of charge.
Specs
What’s in the Box?
1x Blood Pressure Monitor
1x Standard Arm Cuff
Pictures
Blood pressure monitor
Box
Batteries (included)
Arm cuff
Top
Foot
Price Comparison
$79.50 (USD) at Amazon
Warranty
90 Day Mediocre
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
Is ‘recertified’ different than ‘refurbished?’
@norman8 It depends more on who’s doing it. If it’s a Meh intern wiping it down with some dried out expired wipes, that doesn’t count.
@norman8
@cengland0 The real world doesn’t seem to consistently employ those definitions. The words (as in the above Meh specs) seem to be used pretty interchangeably.
Refurbed? Ew. My blood pressure is rising.
At least they don’t take some weird Canadian batteries.
@cengland0 Double Eh.
@fuzzmanmatt
From a Canadian, you made me lol
@fuzzmanmatt I’m still looking for size Double-D
I’m disappointed in the lack of baby arms used to demo this product.
Cool- I need something electronic to tell me if I’m dead.
Not for use on neck.
Unless you’re in to that sort of thing.
@justbuyit
/giphy cheryl tunt choking
I think Canadians have maple syrup in their veins.
@KDemo Mmmm, maple syrup!
/giphy maple syrup
@sammydog01 -
@KDemo I like his style!
@KDemo could he be put into an addiction clinic?
@KDemo I am all that is man!!!
“Automatic” means I don’t have to do anything right? Just leave it in the box?
@awk I have two that I leave in the box. If I don’t use them, I can assume my blood pressure is fine.
Automatic as is put it on, press the button and wait for the cuff to pop like it did the second time I used it. My blood pressure must have been crazy high.
Does the toe tag come with? Forward thinking!
/giphy under pressure
I have a blood pressure device like this, but sometimes without warning it will inflate on my arm and never deflate. I’m kinda scared of it now…
@Fuzzalini try it on your ego…
@Fuzzalini
“NOT FOR USE ON SHORT ARM”
@eeterrific Who pissed in your Wheaties today?
@Fuzzalini - You can use it as a water wing! Now you NEED to buy another one.
Standard cuff is only for up to 13" arms. Oh well.
@bruno187 He said humbly!
Some reviews:
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/automatic-arm-blood-pressure-monitor/6000108188485
Seems it eats batteries for breakfast.
@Knightp Not only that if your arm is even slightly bigger than 13" you get high readings according to one reviewer (there were 3 reviews) and there is no larger cuff available. Another reviewer got inconsistent readings that didn’t match doctor office readings. The third had readings that matched the doctor’s office and were consistent.
I was thinking of this for my mom to save her money on going to the doctor just for getting her BP done, but without more (credible) information this seems like it might not be all that useful and could be medically dangerous with respect to not giving accurate readings. Sounds like to know if they are accurate it will be a case of buy it, find out, be stuck with it if it isn’t accurate.
So if the picture is saying recertified and the specs are saying refurbished which one is it? Inquiring minds want to know.
@WTFsunshine It’s used.
Here are reviews for the non-Canadian version (at $37) which comes with 2 sizes of cuffs.
https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-BPA-060-Digital-Automatic-Pressure/product-reviews/B00243FWV8
It has mixed reviews here (67 reviews) with nearly 1/2 of them 3 stars or below, accuracy being one of the complaints, breaking quickly being another. A couple of others found readings consistently high or low… (even some 4 star reviews complained about consistency, error messages) so I guess you need to check it a bunch of times with the doctor office readings to see what the trend is with the one you have. Again the battery complaint. Several complained that the company is essentially useless for help (eg recording that essentially said “don’t bother us”). Then the rest of the folks liked it despite some of the same complaints, others had no complaints.
One reviewer did have one useful suggestion which was to remove a battery when not in use so they last longer.
Personally with the number of reviews about the inaccurate readings, I wouldn’t buy this thing. A medical device needs to be consistent. In my opinion meh needs to be careful with respect to selling medical devices that have these kinds of reviews. This is not a situation where, in my opinion, selling a meh product like this is an ethical choice unless there is a specific “buyer beware” disclosure with respect to “here are all the problems that are reported with this by nearly half of the reviewers, use at your own risk” in bold statement.
Yeah, no. Another product that won’t sell out. Big surprise.
Nope.
Get a qardio.
Much more better for me.
Have 2 of these. Same mfgr different model. Never compared well to reading in Dr office.
Whoa! Those feet in your picture are very pink for a dead lady. Ask her permission before doing her autopsy, k?
In terms of reliability of the measurements, this is just fine for those with smaller arms. This complaining about that are inevitably not putting it in correctly… Which can appreciably affect readings. No large cuff makes it a no go for athletic or significantly overweight people.
But there battery issue is real. You’re operating an air pump and that’s a huge battery drain. No way around that except to get a model with an AC adaptor (not this one).
what does the meh face mean today? it’s so sad. and with the toe tag picture at the end…pretty bleak, meh.
/giphy pretty bleak
Considering I bought this one last year and still haven’t taken it out of the box, I don’t think I need to buy today’s. On the bright side, I’m not dead yet so I guess it’s cool I haven’t used the other one.
@cinoclav
Ouch. You might have a problem - that was almost exactly a year ago. Not even to test if it works? I too, have a problem, but I at least test this crap prior to shoving it in the hoard closet.
Aside: Meh is becoming quite the medical supply vendor.
http://mehstalker.com/search.php?search=Homedics
@RedOak Well, technically I bought it for the gf. She’s the one who hasn’t opened and used it so… maybe I should start a life insurance policy on her.
Good product, good price, but arm circumference is too small a range for most people who require at home blood pressure monitoring. 'Nuff said.
I have always parked at the end of the lot, mainly so people don’t ding my subie but the steps are a extra perk.
If it’s good enough for Canadians I’d feel foolish not to buy one.
Mixing battery brands?? Don’t you know that’s a big no-no??
Consumers Reports did a review recently. The best cuff was $75 with a score of 84. A ReliOn cuff for $40 at Wal-Mart scored 81. That is the one I would go for, not this one.
@jvspencer So what model as there appear to be several?
Anyone who got it, can you gimme some numbers. Trying to figure out some exact calculations…
Could you measure the length of it unfurled, the length between the metal piece and the closest edge lengthwise, the thickness of the band deflated, and the length from the velcro bits to the closest edge, also lengthwise?
I got one of these on Meh recently. It’s absolutely true that it gives false readings, if your forearm is too large for the cuff that comes with it. The good news is, if you call the 800 number on the back of the monitor, they’ll send you a larger cuff free of charge.