MKI Gains CE Mark and EU Approval for Four Key Cardiac Markers
Tokyo, Japan, (ContentDesk) January 13, 2006 -- Mitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc.(MKI), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced
today that it has received marketing approval under the European Unions IVD directive for their Troponin I, creatinine kinase M/B, myoglobin and D-Dimer in-vitro diagnostic assays.
All four tests were approved to be performed on their PATHFAST" Point-Of-Care analyzer.
We are pleased with achieving this important milestone.
MKI is now positioned to further enhance its stance as a global leader in the diagnostic testing market , said Toshihiko Yoshitomi Ph.D., President, Mitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc.
This is only the beginning in our mission to build a unique Point-Of-Care testing platform that will allow the clinician to rapidly test for critical disease states in a near patient setting. The PATHFAST" is a compact immunoanalyzer that utilizes patented, CLEIA-MAGTRATION technology.
All four tests,
Troponin I, Myoglobin, CK-MB and D-Dimer are measured in one batch in 17 minutes utilizing either whole blood or plasma sample.
Additional features of the system is that it incorporates an ALL IN ONE
sealed liquid pre-filled reagent cartridge,
which translates into no need for external water supply, drain system, washing buffers or substrate bottles. Factory calibration can be adjusted by two point calibration at the users site. The PATHFAST" system is also equipped with a serial port for bi-directional connectivity with a facilities host computer.
According to the American Heart Association, healthcare expenditure of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the United States in 2005 is estimated at $393.5 billion.
This figure includes health expenditures (direct costs, which include the cost of physicians and other professionals, hospital and nursing home services, the cost of medications, home health
care and other medical durables) and lost productivity resulting from morbidity and mortality (indirect costs)
About Mitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc.Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was the first company in the world to market the LPIA, a latex photometric immunoassay
device in 1982. In July 2003, Mitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc. was established by merging the former Iatron Laboratories into the diagnostic business group of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.
Their businesses now include instruments and reagents based on its patented (LPIA) technology, radio immunoassays and a flourishing OEM reagent business.
Mitsubishi sees major applications for its technologies as the theranostics sector develops, and has already established links with a number of pre-eminent life science research institutions.
SOURCE: Mitsubishi Chemical AmericaCO: Mitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc.Mitsubishi Chemical AmericaHealthcare DiagnosticsMitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc.Les Grove, General Manager
757-382-5758For more information CONTACT:Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbHMitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc.Ralf Thomae, P.h.D. General ManagerPhone:+49-(0)89-89 137239
Fax: +49-(89-89 137240.
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