A&D Medical UltraConnect Premium Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

The A&D Medical UltraConnect Premium Deluxe is a Bluetooth wrist blood pressure monitor (BPM) that measures systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse at the wrist, then transfers readings wirelessly to the A&D Heart Track app. A body movement sensor prompts the user to stay still, a cuff fit alert appears during measurement if the cuff is attached loosely, and an irregular heartbeat indicator flags an irregular rhythm in a reading. It is clinically validated for accuracy, carries a 5 year warranty, and is compact enough to travel. Sold as a single monitor with its wrist cuff, which fits wrists 5.3 to 8.5 in (13.4 to 22 cm).

Reading the Numbers

Each reading gives two numbers in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The top number is the systolic pressure, the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats; the bottom number is the diastolic pressure, when the heart rests between beats. This BPM reads pressures from 0 to 299 mmHg and pulse from 40 to 180 beats per minute.

Wrist Monitors and Positioning

Upper arm cuff monitors are usually the more reliable choice, and the American Heart Association recommends them when available. A wrist BPM is an appropriate choice when an upper arm cuff does not fit well or would be unsafe or painful to use. Accuracy depends on position: keep the wrist at the level of the heart during the reading, because a wrong position gives a wrong reading.

Key Features and Benefits

• Clinically validated for accuracy in a clinical test to ISO 81060-2
• 5 year warranty
• Indicates an irregular heartbeat (IHB) during a measurement
• Body movement sensor guides the user to remain still during measurement
• Cuff fit alert: an icon appears during measurement when the cuff is attached loosely, alerting the user to refit it and measure again
• Up to 5 users plus a guest, but each user must have a mobile device paired with the monitor, and data is not stored in visitor mode
• Stores 100 measurements in monitor memory, plus unlimited readings in the A&D Heart Track app, with simple graphs and sharing
• Readings can be taken without the phone; to transfer them, open the companion app and select Upload Measurement, as the manual for this model describes. A&D's US datasheet names the app A&D Heart Track, and the manual for this model names it A&D Connect
• Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy to a supported phone or tablet
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery rated for about 100 measurements per charge, with the included USB charging cable
• Compact all-in-one design suitable for travel

A&D Medical UltraConnect Premium Deluxe Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Chart

When Not to Use It

• The monitor is intended for adults only; it is not designed for newborns or infants, and clinical testing has not been conducted on newborn infants or pregnant women, so it should not be used on them.
• If you have had a mastectomy, consult a doctor before using the monitor.
• If you have a very weak or irregular heartbeat, the device may have difficulty determining your blood pressure.
• If your wrist has poor or restricted circulation, consult a doctor before using the monitor.
• Do not apply the cuff on a wrist with an unhealed wound, or on a wrist receiving an IV (drip) or a blood transfusion.
• Do not let children use the monitor by themselves, and do not use it in a place within the reach of infants.
• Do not use the monitor where there are high oxygen concentrations, such as in an oxygen tent or a high-pressure oxygen chamber (fire or explosion risk).
• The device and cuff are not water resistant; keep them away from rain, sweat and water.
• The monitor is not guaranteed to connect to all Bluetooth compatible devices.

Using and Caring for It

• Place the center of the cuff at the same height as your heart, and remain still and quiet during the measurement.
• Wrap the cuff fully around the wrist before inflating; do not inflate without wrapping the cuff around the wrist.
• The built-in battery is not user-replaceable, so do not change the battery.
• A measurement cannot be done while the monitor is charging.

In the Box

• Blood pressure monitor unit
• Wrist cuff
• Quick start guide
• Instruction manual
• USB charging cable