Vivacta’s patented reader-plus-cartridge system is simple to use. The cost effective piezofilm sensor is packaged within a small, self contained cartridge with all reagents dried down. The unique cartridge design minimises the amount of patient blood required and removes the need for red cell separation. Single and multiple assay cartridges and readers have been developed. The multiple assay system allows simultaneous testing of several different analytes or the same analyte more than once to further enhance dynamic range and sensitivity.

Cartridges are inserted by the user into a compact reader which provides data rapidly at the point of care and simultaneously to remote locations such as laboratories within decentralised healthcare networks.

The system is designed to meet the criteria for CLIA waiver.

Vivacta has established a strong, independent IP base with a portfolio comprising over 10 patent families.

How the System Works:

• Patient and user ID are entered using the touch-screen colour keyboard on the reader (still simpler devices may be appropriate for home use)
• The patient's finger is pricked using a disposable lancet
• 30µL of blood are drawn by capillary action into the cartridge, the cartridge automatically limits the sample volume when full
• The cartridge is inserted into the reader. The reader accepts the cartridge through a sliding door, preventing premature cartridge removal, analyses the cartridge and sample, and presents the diagnostic results on the integrated LCD screen or sends to a local printer
  
• Connectivity to a healthcare network or to a remote location, eg hospital, is achieved via USP port, Bluetooth™ connection or other networked capability