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Medical Device | 14 January 2022

LumiraDx Lab Covid-19 Antigen test detects the Omicron variant

In-house wet testing with live Omicron virus demonstrated that the Antigen test detects the Omicron variant with comparable sensitivity to other variants

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Medical Device | 13 January 2022

BioGenex RT-PCR Kit detects all Covid variants in half the time

This test analyses samples in VTM directly without the need for RNA extraction step

Medical Device
Medical Device | 13 January 2022

AliveCor’ KardiaMobile gets NICE approval to detect irregular heart rhythm symptons

KardiaMobile is the first personal ECG to be recommended by NICE for use within the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales

Medical Device
Medical Device | 11 January 2022

Roche introduces cobas infinity edge

Cobas infinity edge is designed as an open platform, allowing healthcare professionals to easily access and adopt third-party innovators’ new digital tools and medically-relevant applications via the Roche digital marketplace

Medical Device
Medical Device | 10 January 2022

Mylab’s CoviSelf can detect Omicron: Study

Recent Study by Columbia University finds Mylab’s CoviSelf can detect the Omicron variant successfully

Medical Device
Medical Device | 10 January 2022

Odisha is the first state to place order for OmiSure to detect Omicron

TATA MD’s OmiSure is the only test approved by the ICMR for RT-PCR detection of the Omicron variant

Medical Device
Medical Device | 10 January 2022

Indica Labs receive CE Mark for its HALO AP

The HALO AP platform was developed by Indica Labs to address the specific needs of anatomic pathology labs by supporting a wide range of tissue-based workflows, including primary diagnosis, secondary consults, tumour boards, clinical trials, synoptic reporting, quantitative analytics, and AI

Medical Device
Medical Device | 06 January 2022

Thermo Fisher Scientific acquires PeproTech for US $1.85 bn

PeproTech's recombinant proteins portfolio complements Thermo Fisher's cell culture media products

Medical Device
Medical Device | 05 January 2022

Tata Medical develops OmiSure to detect Omicron

The test kit is compatible with all standard Real-Time PCR machines with a test run time of 85 minutes. The result turnaround time, including sample collection and RNA extraction, is 130 minutes

Medical Device
Medical Device | 04 January 2022

Transcat acquires Tangent Labs for US $ 9 million

Tangent offers ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibrations and has labs located in both Indianapolis and Huntsville, Alabama

Medical Device
Medical Device | 30 December 2021

Quidel’s Antigen tests can detect Omicron variant

The QuickVue antigen tests are able to detect the live Omicron variant with similar performance as with other variants

Medical Device
Medical Device | 30 December 2021

Siemens Healthineers receive EUA for Covid-19 antigen self-test

Rapid antigen testing provides results in just 15 minutes and the information can help reduce the risk of Covid-19 exposure

Medical Device
Medical Device | 27 December 2021

Roche gets U.S. FDA nod for at-home Covid-19 self-testing solution

The Covid-19 At-Home Test uses a simple nasal swab sample to enable individuals to self-test at home and receive accurate, reliable and quick results in as few as 20 minutes for SARS-CoV-2 and all known variants of concern, including Omicron

Medical Device
Medical Device | 23 December 2021

U.S. FDA grants De Novo Clearance for Philips IVC filter removal laser sheath

Philips’s CavaClear is intended to safely ablate tissue to remove embedded IVC filters

Medical Device
Medical Device | 22 December 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific updates its Covid-19 panel to detect Omicron

The TaqMan SARS CoV-2 Mutation Panel is compatible with real-time PCR instruments already commonly used in laboratories around the world

Medical Device
Medical Device | 15 December 2021

CellCarta acquires Biogazelle to strengthen its genomic capabilities

While continuing to offer its current breadth of genomic services, Biogazelle will become CellCarta's Center of Excellence for the development of complex genomic biomarker assays

Medical Device
Medical Device | 14 December 2021

Atik Cameras launches the TE-77 advanced scientific solution

Atik Cameras invests in new CCD sensor technology to create an advanced scientific and industrial imaging solution, using the Teledyne e2v CCD77-00 sensor

Medical Device
Medical Device | 14 December 2021

Philips set to acquire Vesper Medical

Vesper Medical will further expand Philips’ portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic devices with an advanced venous stent portfolio for the treatment of deep venous disease

Medical Device
Medical Device | 13 December 2021

Roche launches next-gen sample sequencing system

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) enables a better understanding of genetic mechanisms linked to specific diseases and is helping drive personalised healthcare

Medical Device
Medical Device | 13 December 2021

Philips instals 1000 active cath labs in India

Over the next few years, Philips aims to double the number of its active cath labs in India with a special focus on improving accessibility to quality cardiac and neurovascular care in tier 2 and tier 3 cities

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