Customer Reviews

Wristech Blood Pressure Monitor with Flip Tab

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I purchased a Wristech JB4630 in January '10. The device arrived promptly, in good order. It is compact, convenient, easy to use, and remarkably inexpensive. However, its readings are disturbing. I made several runs of measurements without changing position of my arm, and with my arm and the device positioned according to the manufacturer's instructions. One such run was 111/63, 114/62, 131/60, 112/61, 105/56, 111/62, and 115/57. Another was 123/70, 130/69, and 130/70. Still another 126/67 and 115/67. Sorry for all the numbers, but they illustrate the problem. The readings usually cluster around a definite value. For instance, in the first set, if you throw out the 'fliers' (105/62 and 131/60) the mean systolic pressure is 112.6 and the maximum deviation is 2.4 -- quite good. But what about those fliers? There is no way to decide ahead of time whether a result is valid or not. The only solution with this product appears to be to take at least three measurements separated by a minimum of 15 seconds without moving your arm. Then throw out any obvious flier and average the remainders. If possible take the product to the doctors office and compare it with reading taking using the traditional stethoscope/sphygmomanometer (ausculatory) measurement. This device uses an oscillometric method that depends on a software algorithm. Such algorithms are not always accurate for all people under all conditions. For instance, if you suffer any type of arrythmia, they can give erroneous readings.

With proper care, this instrument can be useful, but should not be trusted for more than a casual indication of what your BP may be.

I bought this product about 1 month ago and so far it works just fine. I think I only have had 1 false reading and I check my blood pressure a couple of times each day. I would definitely reccomend this product to anyone who needs to monitor their blood pressure.

I recieved my Blood pressure monitor in a quick and timely fashion.. i se it for work.. since im a nurse..its so easy to use it.. thx

Purchased this so my husband and I could keep better track of our blood pressure readings and improve our lifestyle. Being on top of our blood pressure has helped us immensely. Great value for the money I paid!

This one is ok. The reading is different every time. Not sure why... I might want to try different product to see if it is better.

As a request from my doctor to monitor my blood pressure; it was necessary to purchase this item that fit into my budget. This product is very simple to set up, and use The results appear to be correct and I've had no problems with it at all. I would recommend this product.

I'm extremely disappointed with the Wristech Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. I already had an excellent Microlife arm montior but I wanted the convenience of a wrist monitor. I had my doubts about the quality of the Wristech monitor at the time I ordered it because of the low price...however, the fact that it was FDA approved overcame those doubts and I went ahead with the purchase. I have been very careful to follow the directions to the letter, yet the blood pressure readings from the Wristech have been extreme and variable...anywhere from a high of 189/100 to a low of 106/41 and always greatly differed from the readings taken with my arm Microlife monitor. Obviously, I can no longer take advantage of the Wristech's convenience since I cannot trust its accuracy. Also, the tiny Quick Reference and Log Book is a joke...it doesn't even have a trouble shooting reference in it.

THIS PRODUCT WAS HELPFUL TO ME. WITH HAVING DIEBETIC ICAN KEEP ON TOP OF MY BLOOD PRESSUE. HANDY TO WORK WITH.I ADVISE EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE.

I like this product, it is as advertised.
Pros: Price, compact, and is easy to use.
Cons: No Batteries with unit, No Case.
Overall I recommend.

I love this wrist monitor. it allows me to check my pressure daily without having to worry about going to a doctor's office. The results have been accurate with my doctor's.