ZeptoMetrix launches NATtrol MS2 bacteriophage stock
January 2023—ZeptoMetrix launched its NATtrol MS2 bacteriophage quantitative stock, intended for use as an internal process control for rt-PCR assays.
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FDA clears HemoSonics Quantra with QStat cartridge
January 2023—HemoSonics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Quantra hemostasis system with QStat cartridge. The clearance of the QStat cartridge expands the Quantra system’s indications for use to include trauma and liver transplant procedures.
Hologic awarded contract from BARDA
December 2022—Hologic has been awarded a $19 million contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. The funding will help bring Hologic’s Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV and Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assays in line with the FDA’s in vitro diagnostic standards and support clinical efforts to obtain claims for nasal samples using the Panther Fusion as well as market authorization for COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic individuals who have reason to be tested. The Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay received EUA in May 2020, and the CE-marked Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay is under development in the United States. The project has been funded with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and BARDA.
MRC Holland launches two digital MLPA probe mixes
December 2022—MRC Holland released two assays, the Salsa digitalMLPA Probemix D006 Multiple Myeloma and Salsa digitalMLPA Probemix D007 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Bio-Rad, NuProbe to develop digital PCR assays
December 2022—Bio-Rad Laboratories and NuProbe USA have entered into an agreement in which NuProbe will exclusively license its allele enrichment technologies to Bio-Rad for the development of multiplexed digital PCR assays. “Bio-Rad provides the leading solution for digital PCR, and we are committed to providing oncology researchers with technologies that enable everything from biomarker discovery to clinical trials and patient monitoring of minimal residual disease,” Simon May, EVP and president of Life Sciences at Bio-Rad, said in a joint press release. “We look forward to working with NuProbe USA to develop the next generation of highly multiplexed digital PCR assays as part of our expanding oncology offering.”
FDA clears Nova’s blood glucose reference analyzer
December 2022—The FDA has cleared Nova Biomedical’s Nova Primary blood glucose reference analyzer. Nova Primary is designed to replace the YSI Stat Plus 2300 Glucose and L-Lactate analyzer, which has been discontinued by YSI.
Roche gets EUA for high-throughput monkeypox test
December 2022—Roche announced that the FDA has granted emergency use authorization for the Cobas MPXV for use on Cobas 6800/8800 systems. The real-time PCR test is for the qualitative detection of DNA from monkeypox virus in lesion swabs collected from individuals suspected of having monkeypox infection by their health care provider. The assay uses β-globin as an endogenous control to assess specimen adequacy. It detects monkeypox nucleic acids and the endogenous control in the same well.
Sebia acquires Zeus Scientific
December 2022—Sebia announced the acquisition of Zeus Scientific, an in vitro diagnostic company based in Branchburg, NJ. Sebia, headquartered in Lisses, France, says the acquisition will expand its capabilities and product portfolio in autoimmunity and reinforce its operations and footprint in the United States. Financial terms of the agreement are undisclosed.
FDA authorizes Abbott monkeypox test
December 2022—The FDA issued emergency use authorization to Abbott Molecular for the Alinity m MPXV, a real-time polymerase chain reaction test intended to detect monkeypox DNA using lesion swab specimens from individuals suspected of monkeypox virus infection. The test is intended for use by qualified clinical laboratory personnel specifically instructed and trained in the techniques of PCR and in vitro diagnostic procedures. Testing is limited to CLIA-certified laboratories that meet the requirements to perform moderate- or high-complexity tests.
Bio-Rad introduces Unity Next Peer QC
December 2022—Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched Unity Next Peer QC, a quality control peer comparison software that provides access to peer reporting and comprehensive quality control data.