PREMIUM-Pre-Formed Cuff Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

I am a physician and have been using these monitors for 15 years. They are high quality and very accurate. I periodically check mine against a mercury sphygmomanometer and it is always within 2-3 mmHg. The mercury sphygmomanometer is the standard by which all BP monitors should be checked. When checked against a mercury sphyg, it is more accurate and reproducible than the electronic cuffs used by the hospital. The cuff is particularly easy to apply one handed. These monitors seems to remain accurate for 6 to 8 years before they need to be replaced. I am still on my second one, with a third in reserve for when this one gives out. I highly recommend this BP monitor.

My previous two sphygmomanometers, made by Welsch Allyn, both failed after several years usage. A&D Medical sphygmomanometer works fine. The A&D machine has a preformed cuff which I wasn't used to. The new cuff is positioned higher on my arm than my previous cuffs.

I would like to know why this monitor is not HSA eligible, when it is manufactured by A&D like so many others. I planned to use my HSA account but bit the bullet and paid for it directly anyway because it had features I liked better than those approved. I can't understand why this one is note covered. This has a really clear display, memory for a single user (which is all I need and makes it less confusing to use). It appears to be accurate but I haven't had it very long yet. The features I was wanting were the preformed cuff (this one is super easy), and a multiple power source. It has a battery option, but no batteries were included (4 AAs are required). It also has a power cord with USB. A big negative for me is that it is not back-lit so in order to read it I have to have good lighting. I had difficulty finding the preformed cuff with the other desired features so I chose the cuff over other features. I'm basically happy with this purchase. Be sure to read the set-up instructions for date and time in order to view memory accurately.

I've had it for one day and it seems to be accurate. I calibrated the UA-787EJ against the manual setup (stethiscope, gauge and cuff) that I purchased last week and the readings are consistant. I read the first review that stated their disatisfaction b/c the readings were "high". I would recommend calibrating the unit yourself and if it is off, return it for another or a refund. For the last week I've tested several monitors in the local stores (Omron, ReliOn, LifeSource) and I felt that all of them reported low BP readings. I even ordered one that was very eratic in its readings but was always 10 to 12 points lower than the readings taken w/a stethiscope (sometimes I used the BP machine at Wal-Mart, which seemed to be consistent). I returned it for a refund. I work at a hospital, and a co-worker used my new UA-787EJ this morning, found that his blood pressure was very high, went down to ER and indeed it was extremely high. If you have doubts about the accuracy, I suggest purchasing the manual stethoscope., gauge and cuff to do your own calibration. It was the only way I could be confident the automatic unit was accurate and reliable. The manual setup only costs about $16.00 from Wal-Mart (maybe less from Amazon) and taking your BP is easy.

This was purchased for at home blood pressure monitoring. The unit has been consistently shown wildly inaccurate readings. It was brought to my doctor who checked my readings with his equipment several times during that visit. This unit showed wildly higher readings each time. The doctor told me not to use it and return it, if possible. Well, if it worked, I would keep it as it appears well built. However, why can a defective unit NOT be returned for a refund?

The Pre-Formed Cuff did it for me. I bought another Blood Pressure Monitor and could not securely wrap the cuff around my arm - it was very frustrating - retuned it immediately. I ordered this one because I previously owned a Life Source Pre-Formed Blood Pressure monitor years ago and realized I missed the Pre-Formed Cuff ease of use. I just got it today - and I am so glad and relieved on how easy it is to use. I would recommend this BP monitor to anyone. Easy to use, large read-outs, well made -- very happy with it.

Accurate, reliable. My other machine from same company lasted nearly 20 years.

The monitor is great and accurate but the cuff is very large. It is perfect for larger arms.