seca mBCA Alpha with Handle – Body Composition Analyzer

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seca mBCA Alpha – Medical Body Composition Analyzer

The seca mBCA Alpha is a medical body composition analyser designed to help healthcare professionals move beyond BMI and gain clinically meaningful insight into a patient’s body composition. Using advanced 8-point Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, the mBCA Alpha provides a fast, detailed assessment of key body composition values in just 24 seconds.

Designed for hospitals, GP surgeries, private clinics, dietetic services, rehabilitation departments, sports medicine, physiotherapy, obesity clinics and health screening environments, the seca mBCA Alpha supports assessment of values such as skeletal muscle mass, fat mass, visceral fat, body water and phase angle. These insights can help support therapy planning, nutritional assessment, medical weight management and long-term patient monitoring.

The seca mBCA Alpha combines the seca mBCA 555 BIA platform with the seca mBCA 545 handle. Fixed handle electrodes help support consistent hand positioning and reproducible measurement conditions, while the glass platform with LED foot markers helps guide correct patient placement during measurement.

The system is designed to work with seca analytics 125 cloud-based software, allowing measured data to be analysed, tracked and visualised over time. Easy-to-read graphics, reference ranges and progress tracking help clinicians communicate body composition changes clearly with patients and support ongoing care decisions.

The seca mBCA Alpha has been validated against recognised gold-standard reference methods, including whole-body MRI for skeletal muscle mass and the 4-compartment model for fat mass. It also includes validated formulas for children aged 5 years and older from 130cm height, people over 65 years and individuals affected by obesity.

Please note: an annual seca 125 / seca analytics 125 software subscription is required to access software functionality, updates, support and ongoing use.

Supplied With

• 1 x seca mBCA 555 BIA platform
• 1 x seca mBCA 545 BIA handle
• Product no: HSC916
• Manufacturer code: ON IGM INT NN
• Annual seca 125 / seca analytics 125 software subscription required

Key Features

• Medical body composition analyser with gold-standard validation
• Designed for professional clinical body composition assessment
• 8-point Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis measurement method
• Fast 24-second BIA measurement time
• Class III medically approved weighing platform
• Assesses clinically useful values including skeletal muscle mass, fat mass, visceral fat and phase angle
• Helps clinicians move beyond BMI with detailed body composition insight
• Fixed handle electrodes support consistent hand positioning
• LED foot markers help guide correct patient placement on the platform
• Glass platform made from break-resistant seca Bearclaw Glass® for hygienic clinical use
• 4.3" tiltable and rotatable touchscreen display
• Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB connectivity
• USB port supports barcode scanner connection
• seca analytics 125 software supports analysis, reporting and long-term monitoring
• Includes access to myAnalytics app functionality for patient progress tracking where configured
• Validated against whole-body MRI for skeletal muscle mass
• Validated against the 4-compartment model for fat mass and fat-free mass
• Scientifically based reference ranges from over 3,000 multiethnic subjects
• Validated for children aged 5 years and older from 130cm height
• Validated for individuals affected by obesity and people aged 65 years and older
• Extra-large castors support easier movement and positioning
• Suitable for hospitals, GP surgeries, private clinics, dietetics, rehabilitation, sports medicine and health screening

Clinical Applications

• Medical body composition analysis
• Skeletal muscle mass assessment
• Fat mass and fat-free mass review
• Visceral fat assessment
• Body water and body fat measurement
• Phase angle monitoring
• Nutrition and dietetic assessment support
• Medical weight management
• Obesity clinic assessment
• Rehabilitation and physiotherapy progress monitoring
• Sports medicine and performance tracking
• Private health screening
• Preventative health checks
• Long-term patient progress monitoring
• Clinical research and specialist assessment services

View the seca mBCA Alpha product document for further product information, setup guidance and technical specification details.

What is the seca mBCA Alpha used for?

The seca mBCA Alpha is used for professional medical body composition analysis. It supports assessment of values such as skeletal muscle mass, fat mass, visceral fat, phase angle and body water in clinical, rehabilitation, dietetic, weight management and health screening environments.

How long does a seca mBCA Alpha measurement take?

The seca mBCA Alpha completes the BIA measurement in approximately 24 seconds, helping support efficient patient flow in busy clinical environments.

What is included with the seca mBCA Alpha?

The seca mBCA Alpha configuration includes the seca mBCA 555 BIA platform and seca mBCA 545 BIA handle. A seca analytics 125 / seca 125 annual software subscription is required for software functionality.

Is software required for the seca mBCA Alpha?

Yes, an annual seca 125 / seca analytics 125 software subscription is required to access software functionality, updates, support and ongoing operation.

Who is the seca mBCA Alpha suitable for?

The seca mBCA Alpha is suitable for trained healthcare and clinical professionals working in hospitals, GP surgeries, private clinics, dietetics, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, sports medicine, obesity services and health screening environments.