Abbott Laboratories Introduces Enhanced Version of MediSense Precision PCx(TM) System
03 Dicembre 2003 - 2:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Abbott Laboratories Introduces Enhanced Version of MediSense
Precision PCx(TM) System BEDFORD, Mass., Dec. 3
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott Laboratories, MediSense Products
announces the worldwide launch of the Precision PCx 2.2.1(TM)
system, an enhanced version of its hand-held, point-of-care blood
glucose testing system. The new system and test strip have been
developed based on feedback from diabetes caregivers in the
hospital setting. Precision PCx 2.2.1 offers several advantages in
the areas of test strip performance, sample application, error
reduction, ease-of-use and data management. The new Precision PCx
2.2.1 system uses TrueMeasure(TM) Technology -- the latest
MediSense biosensor technology for blood glucose monitoring. The
Precision PCx Plus(TM) test strip is the only hospital glucose test
strip with a fill-trigger electrode that minimizes the potential
for errors that may occur when not enough blood is applied to the
test strip, helping to reduce test strip waste. The proprietary
TrueMeasure Technology is also designed to minimize interferences
from other substances, such as acetaminophen, ensuring accurate
glucose-specific results. Precision PCx Plus test strips are easy
to use, offering flexible sample application. Blood may be applied
to the top or end of the test strip (top fill/end fill). The test
strips are individually bar-coded and foil-wrapped to help enhance
patient safety by minimizing errors due to use of expired test
strips or mismatched calibration codes and test strip lots. "The
launch of Precision PCx 2.2.1(TM) reinforces our commitment to
offering innovative, point-of-care solutions that address the
growing demand for accurate, easy-to-use products with Web-based
data management capabilities," said Ed Fiorentino, president,
MediSense Products, Abbott Laboratories. "MediSense will continue
to develop products that meet the unique needs of our customers and
improve health care for people living with diabetes." Precision PCx
2.2.1 also offers an ergonomic design, high-speed data
communications and the capability to interface with Precision
Web(TM), a Web- based data management system, also manufactured and
marketed by Abbott Laboratories, MediSense Products. Precision Web,
which is also capable of interfacing with other point-of-care
systems, interfaces with a hospital's laboratory information
system, facilitating timely and accurate patient record keeping and
accounting. Precision Web provides simultaneous, multi-user access
to point-of-care testing information throughout a hospital or
health system network based on customizable scope and permission
for each user. Abbott Laboratories, MediSense Products, located in
Bedford, Mass., is a leader in the development of products designed
to help patients and caregivers better manage diabetes. The company
designs, develops and manufactures several leading-edge glucose
monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and
hospital settings. Among its leading brands are Precision
Xtra(TM)/Precision Optium(TM), Precision Sof-Tact/ Soft-Sense(TM)
and Precision QID(R). Abbott Laboratories, MediSense Products also
produces Precision Link(R), a personal diabetes data management
system, and distributes Precision Sure-Dose(TM) Insulin Syringes.
For more information about MediSense Products, visit us online at
MediSense.com. Abbott Laboratories is a global, broad-based health
care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and
marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutritionals and medical products,
including devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than
70,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
In 2002, the company's sales were $17.7 billion. Abbott's news
releases and other information are available on the company's Web
site at http://www.abbott.com/ . DATASOURCE: Abbott Laboratories
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Community, Christy Wistar, +1-847-938-4475, both of Abbott
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