Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Oral Fluid Immunoassays
July 26, 2011
ATLANTA -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance and launch of six new Thermo Scientific Oral Fluid Drugs of Abuse immunoassays that test for amphetamines, cannabinoids (THC), cocaine, methamphetamines, opiates, and PCP. The Thermo Scientific reagents complement the patented Oral-Eze oral fluid specimen [...]
Roche Submits Acute Hepatitis B Test to FDA for Premarket Approval
July 26, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS - Roche announced today that it has submitted a Premarket Approval Application (PMA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Elecsys Anti-HBc IgM assay for use on the cobas e 411, cobas e 601 and MODULAR ANALYTICS E170 analyzers. The hepatitis B test represents the final component of the acute panel [...]
July 26, 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Sengenics today announced the introduction of a new microarray based genetic diagnostics test into Asia. The microarray used for the test was designed by Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), UK in conjunction with Emory Genetics, USA. Microarrays are now recommended as the most effective method for diagnosing children's disorders. This was published [...]
Caliper Announces CE IVD Mark for LabChip® Dx for Clinical Patient Sample Testing
July 26, 2011
HOPKINTON, Mass. - Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALP) announced today that its new, innovative LabChip® Dx instrument has achieved CE IVD registration in Europe. The LabChip Dx, a novel instrument based on Caliper's robust LabChip microfluidics technology, will now be marketed and sold in Europe with the CE IVD Mark under the European Directive [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils Freezer that Offers Outstanding Sample Protection
July 26, 2011
ATLANTA – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today unveiled the new Thermo Scientific Revco UxF Series ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers at the AACC (American Association of Clinical Chemistry) meeting. Providing outstanding sample protection, while maintaining high standards in energy efficiency and capacity per footprint, these new freezers excel in both [...]
New Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope, JSM-7800F from JEOL Ltd.
July 26, 2011
JEOL Ltd. (Gon’emon Kurihara, President) announced a New Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope, JSM-7800F. Scanning electron microscopes are used in a wide range of fields from basic material research to specific applications in production. The JSM-7800F is an ultimate analytical tool that answers a wide variety of users' needs. With its new super hybrid objective [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces New Benchtop Chemistry Analyzer at AACC 2011
July 26, 2011
ATLANTA -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Indiko, a fully automated, compact, random access chemistry analyzer which recently received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. Indiko™ is an easy to use, cost-effective system designed for clinical chemistry and specialty testing. The company will [...]
July 26, 2011
ATLANTA - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO), the world leader in serving science, today introduced a comprehensive range of clinical research and diagnostic products at the annual conference of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC). From automated sample handling to innovative sample analysis and storage solutions, ThermoFisher provides an integrated approach to accelerating results [...]
Shimadzu Expands HPLC Network Functionality with New iPad® Control
July 26, 2011
COLUMBIA, Md. — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is improving the efficiency of network operations for the Nexera UHPLC and Prominence HPLC systems by enabling system control and monitoring via an iPad®. When connected wirelessly to the HPLC’s workstation, the iPad can simultaneously monitor and control the operating and usage conditions of multiple HPLC systems within a [...]
XOS files lawsuit against Innov-X Systems Inc.
July 26, 2011
XOS, a leader in X-ray optics, components, and analyzers, filed a lawsuit against Innov-X Systems, Inc., a Massachusetts company. The suit is for breach of contract and patent correction. Innov-X and XOS entered into agreements relating to certain projects. Innov-X did not uphold its commitments set forth in these agreements and improperly used XOS technology. [...]

