Piramal Enterprises’ diagnostic division has launched three new innovative devices in the QDX Range Right-here-Right-now; (a) QDx A1c – voice guided diagnostic device which measures HbA1c, (b) QDx HemoStat, to detect the level of haemoglobin and (c) QDx VitD, a device to detect Vitamin D QDx A1c reportedly measures HbA1c in less than three minutes and claims to be a reliable diabetes detection marker. The other device, QDx HemoStat is a hand-held device to quantify the levels of haemoglobin and hematocrit in blood using electrochemical biosensor technology. It is used for patients undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis etc.
The main USP of the product is its strip technology which has a big grip and is more hygienic than its counter parts, claims a company release.Lastly, QDx VitD, is a whole blood Vitamin D diagnostic device that detects if a person is Vitamin D deficient. Commenting on the launch of these three products, Vijay Shah, Executive Director and COO, Piramal Enterprises said, “The recent launch of QDx A1c, QDx HemoStat and QDx VitD is in line with our division’s vision of bringing affordable instant diagnostic solution through our point-of-care product range. These devices are the first-of-its-kind revolutionary instant diagnostic devices in the Indian market that are poised to change traditional diagnostic methods to instant diagnosis.” The three QDx devices are portable and affordable, delivering quantitative test results with lab accuracy, claims the company. The devices can reportedly be operated very easily with minimal training requirements. The soft launch for all three products is scheduled in July and followed by three months of test marketing phase. The launch of these products is aligned to the diagnostic division’s strategy to widen the “Point-Of-Care” portfolio.
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