CONTEC Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor (one Adult Cuff)
$149.00
Price: $149.00
(as of Dec 20, 2024 06:59:25 UTC – Details)
From the brand
CONTEC is a trusted global brand dedicated to the innovation, research, manufacture and distribution of pulse oximeters for 26+ years.
From design to production, we take the needs of customers in the first place. CONTEC is committed to providing high-quality products, preferential prices, and fast service.
For over 26 years, CONTEC has provided innovative and reliable products to customers from over 150 countries and regions.
Blood Pressure Monitor
Blood Pressure Monitor
How did we get our start?
Since 1996, we started to design and manufacture oximeters with the idea of helping people understand and use health products easily, bringing customers more reliable and affordable products.
What makes our products unique?
We have a strong and independent R&D team.We valued your feedback as it can help us continuously improve and update our products.We provide fat service and high quality products.
Why do we love what we do?
Every CONTEC product is manufactured with the latest technology to impress our customers. We strive to be better together with our customers.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 5.04 x 1.42 x 2.72 inches; 1.52 Pounds
Item model number : ABPM50
Date First Available : August 8, 2018
Manufacturer : Contec Medical Syste…
ASIN : B07G9Z76MM
1.Our ABPM50 is a handheld automatic blood pressure monitor.The device could monitor human body blood pressure,providing accurate basis for the diagnosis.
Customers say
Customers find the blood pressure monitor easy to use and set up. They appreciate the convenient over-the-shoulder carrying case and consistent access to the machine. However, some customers find the instructions confusing and difficult to follow. They also mention that the software quality is poor and rudimentary. There are mixed opinions on the functionality and accuracy of the product.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Nabiyah1 –
Quite Pleased. A Must Have!
Real Review 02/23/21 from a Satisfied Customer…Pros: 1) 24 Hr Ambulatory Options (+++ feature). 2) Programmable intervals for ABPM measurements as frequently as 15 minutes! 2) Sturdy & Convenient Over-the-Shoulder Carrying Case 3) Accurate BP Measurements, which include MAP readings. 4) Separate On-Demand and ABPM Readings (+++ feature) 5) PC Transferable data to share with your doctor(s) 6) Alarm Thresholds for High AND Low BP (+++ feature) 7) Long industrial hose for flexibility of positioning & consistent ease of access to the machine (which has been GREAT for me when sleeping with it and very comfortable). 8) Price-PointCons:1) No CD is included with this item. You receive download instructions attached to the box on how to access your software. You have to download additional software to access the software necessary to fully utilize all the features of the device.2) There is a password to turn on the sound/alarms (it is provided in the manual but was not easy to locate from the table of contents). I really don’t see any purpose for this feature as it relates to sound.3) I would like to see a MAP Alarm too (upper and lower alarm threshold) in addition to the other thresholds for greater BP management and accuracy in identifying issues quickly, which would provide a more complete monitoring option.4) BP Cuff is a little difficult to get wrapped around your arm properly, one-handed. The clip provided helps make this process a little easier and with a little practice, it does get better. However, I would have liked to have seen the same type of self-adjusting cuff as one that comes standard with the Contec 08A, which is excellent for getting the cuff on quickly with an accurate fit (it’s a no-brainer and adjusts quickly one-handed). If there was a way to trade my Contec 08A cuff out & simply attach it to my ABPM50, I would have, unfortunately they are not interchangeable.5) The manual is not very clear or straight forward in relation to all the features of the device or how to properly utilize the software. I learned pretty much from trial and error regarding the software.Personal experience:1) On-Demand Button: Mine gets stuck sometimes (I occasionally attempt to initiate 4 or 5 times to get it begin on-demand readings when first turning machine on and occasionally when in ABPM mode.2) Ease of Use: The machine is pretty simple to use once you get acclimated to its features. Some features are very straight forward straight out of the box without reading any instructions (for me a least); although, I am tech savvy and had familiarity with their Contec 08A, which is very similar in functionality, style and setup. My experience with the Contec 08A was the same on first use though, pretty straight forward of the box, where the need to read reading and acclimation was only necessary to access the deeper features, which not everyone will have need for.The cons and personal experience noted are NOT deal-breakers for me. The Pros FAR OUTWEIGH the cons & personal experience. This device has been exceptionally helpful to me overall and is very cost-effective in terms of the benefits and ease of mind that it provides & that’s what makes this a five-star device.I would definitely buy again and HIGHLY recommend for anyone who needs to monitor their pressure. Excellent Device.
Ronald I. Miller –
It’s tricky to use, but very valuable.
Despite the systemâs flaws, its ambulatory blood pressure (BP) monitoring capability was priceless for me- it completely changed my understanding of what my blood pressure was doing. I had been checking my BP frequently using a conventional cuff, because it was erratic and sometimes scarily high. The CONTEC unit let me see my real BP, measured over a full day and night, and it was normal! My own concern about my BP was causing it to jump up when I used a conventional cuff. With the ambulatory monitoring you soon get a bit bored with it, and the anxiety-triggered jumps go away. You do still see some high values, but those are due to you being active when the unit does the measurement.All of the criticisms of the User Manual are correct- it is terrible! Here are a few things I do:It is difficult to put the cuff on your arm, but once it is on you can carefully slide it off and on again without unwrapping it. Easy!To put the cuff on, drape the tube over your neck, and apply the cuff with the little ɸ symbol next to the inside of your elbow. Then put your shirt or top on. I donât use the carrying bag, I just route the tube inside my shirt down to my hip on the side opposite to the cuff, pull the tube end up above my belt, plug in the main unit, and drop it in my pantsâ pocket.To use the bathroom, I wait till just after a reading has been taken and then temporarily disconnect the main unit from the tube.To get a spot BP reading you can just press the green button. For ambulatory readings you have to work through the menus, choose the ABPM option, then set the On/Off option to Begin, then press the center button to start. Lastly you have to choose whether to delete your previous data or just add onto it. So if you need to remove the system for a while in the middle of a day you can long-press the center (OK) button to stop it, remove the system and do whatever you need to, reattach the system, and resume ABPM monitoring- just donât delete your old data. Taking the system off for a few hours over the course of a day doesnât hurt, you still get a good picture of how your BP is varying.In bed the readings will be slightly low if you are lying on your side opposite to the arm with the cuff. Not a big deal.You only need to do a day-long measurement once in a while, or if something changes.
Placeholder –
Peace of mind
This device is not for the elderly to work on their own. To get to the automatic measurement function you have work the small screen a bit but once you know how to set it to automatically measure your blood pressure and alert you then IT IS A LIFESAVER and PEACE OF MIND. If you have loved ones dealing with blood pressure spiking and dropping as they adjust to meds or are going through some medical issue then this device will automate blood pressure measurement. The device has a default of no sound on the alarm. You can change that. The default passcode is 8015 if you want to enable the sound. I have no idea why they have a default password but they do. This device is great though. I am posting this in gratitude because someone I love is deal with blood pressure issues and this device has been such a tool to help me monitor
Blue –
Very poorly translated instruction manual; some diagrams mislabeled
Chinese product appears well made & seems to work but the “English” instructions are terribly confusing. It advises the user to do something “to avoid damnification and good complications to your home and pet”. Whaaaaat?? The software included on a thumb drive appears to have downloaded properly into my computer but so far I can’t transfer my BP records from the device into my computer. It’s a promising device but frustrating to use.