Microlife 3MC1-PC Ultimate Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Irregular Heartbeat Detection

by Microlife

Product Features

• Detects the appearance of an irregular heartbeat and gives a warning signal with your reading
• Built-in Averaging Technology automatically takes three measurements and gives a single, averaged result for superior accuracy
• See how your reading compares to national standards with built-in traffic light hypertension indicator
• Automatic storage of 99 reading for each of two users, includes 2 arm cuffs to fit most arms
• Easy to use blood pressure analyzer software lets you easily track progress to share with your doctor

Product Description

The Microlife Ultimate Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor meets all of the American Heart Association's recommendations for home blood pressure monitors: third party validations for accuracy, the ability to take 2 or more readings and average them, and the ability to store readings and transmit them to your doctor. Medical Grade Accuracy: Microlife blood pressure monitors deliver the highest standards of accuracy from BHS and DABL, the world's leading authorities for accurate blood pressure measurement. Irregular Heartbeat Detection: This patented feature detects the appearance of an irregular heartbeat during measurement and gives a warning signal with your reading, while still providing an accurate blood pressure measurement. Microlife Averaging Mode Technology: The American Heart Association recommends taking 2 or more readings and averaging them for a more accurate result. With the flip of a switch, the Microlife Ultimate Blood Pressure Monitor does this automatically! Traffic Light Indicator: Now you can instantly see how your blood pressure reading compares to standards set by the National Institutes of Health with this built-in feature. Blood Pressure Analyzer Software: Includes USB cable and software for connecting the monitor to your PC. Easily chart and graph your measurements and share them with your doctor. Automatically stores 99 reading each for two users with time and date. Large tilted display with backlight. Includes 4 AA batteries. Batteries are pre-installed for your convenience. Includes two sizes of cuffs to fit most arms. Medium cuff fits arms 9.25" - 13.5", Large cuff fits arms 12" - 16" in circumference. AC Adapter included. 5 Year warranty. Programmable medication reminder alarm. Integrated cuff storage. Includes zippered storage case.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ECQ46C
• UPC: 642632410019
• Item model number: BP3MC1-PC
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,425 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #27 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Health Monitors > Blood Pressure

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Product works great- analysis software is problematic, September 21, 2009

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Andy in Washington "Andy" (Washougal, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microlife 3MC1-PC Ultimate Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Irregular Heartbeat Detection (Health and Beauty)

I have never had luck with the cheaper machines, especially the Omron. For whatever reason, they just do not give me consistent or accurate readings-as measured against those in a doctor's office. My arm is normal sized-maybe I am just dense?

Anyway, this is one of the few machines I have found that is consistently in agreement with the machine my doctor uses. As other reviewers have done, I have brought this machine with me and had its readings checked against a known standard, and got the same results.

The machine shipped with multiple cuffs and a nicely-made zippered carrying case in which the machine and cuffs actually fit!

The unit seems well made, and things fit together without it feeling cheap. The unit is bigger than you might expect- more of a table-top size than handheld, and will not fit in your pocket or purse. It also has a small area where notes can be displayed- or the little BP guide that ships with the unit.

I have been using it for about 3 months now, and with no problems. It has a feature whereby it takes three readings, and averages the results. It also appears to discard any outlying readings, so occasionally it takes 4 readings-which I am sure results in a much more accurate reading.

Highlights:
1. It is simple to operate. Put on the cuff- which is well marked for orientation- and press the button.
2. It fits into its carrying case without a lot of gyrations...not always the case with home health equipment
3. The batteries have lasted at least 3 months
4. The display is large, and lights up when the test is complete. Easy to read.
5. It does support 2 users, meaning it keeps their results separate.
6. Ships with a USB cable so you can download results to PC.
7. Also has a memory feature, which will show you averages and historical results for each user.

Lowlights:
1. The PC software is a pain. Rather than a spreadsheet it uses something that looks like XML, and it is clumsy and rather unintuitive. My first effort at printing something to take to my doctor looked quite silly, and it took a little bit of work to get the data into excel.
2. The unit only supports 2 distinct users. Works great for my wife and I, but we leave the unit out on a table, and guests occasionally want to try it...something I encourage. A third user, or a guest mode would have been great.


Summary:
Great unit, glad I bought it. Gives accurate, repeatable results with a minimum of fuss. Hate the software.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Six stars..not 5, January 6, 2009

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Robert J. Davidson (grand rapids mich) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microlife 3MC1-PC Ultimate Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Irregular Heartbeat Detection (Health and Beauty)

Super accurate...
I was using a wrist kit until I read Consumers Reports about this one.
The wrist kit was reading 10 points high consistently !
I was pleasantly surprised TO FIND that my blood pressure is now NORMAL !
Very accurate..
I love the 3x averaging feature.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Microlife 3MC1-PC blood pressure monitor, October 18, 2009

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R. Williams (colorado) - See all my reviews
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Very pleased. This was one of two monitors highly recommended by Consumer Reports. The other one had enough negative reviews that I bought this one.
Easy to use (auto-pump), saves readings for two people, includes two cuff sizes (I required the larger one). I especially like the average feature. Slide a button and when you request a reading, it takes three readings while you have the cuff on and then records the average. Software is easy to use and provides tabular and graphical data for diastolic, systolic and pulse. Just attach the monitor via USB cable for download. Also saves up to 99 readings each for two people. The irregular heartbeat detector picked up my wife's known condition.
My wife thought it pumped up to much, but does not bother me. It pumps up to 150-160mm before the release phase. Comes with a soft case for meter and all accessories. I went to the Dr recently and just took printouts of my readings.