Epredia bringt Laser-Kassettendrucker auf den Markt, die die Probenverfolgung und die Effizienz des Labors verbessern

Portsmouth, NH
November 1, 2024

Epredia, a global leader in precision cancer diagnostics and subsidiary of PHC Holdings Corporation (TSE 6523), announces its SlideMateTM Laser slide printer has received an Innovative Technology designation for improving laboratory efficiency and sample traceability from Vizient, Inc., the largest healthcare provider performance improvement company in the country. Epredia exhibited SlideMate Laser at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange Sept. 18 in Las Vegas.

Each year, healthcare experts serving on Vizient provider-led councils review select products and technologies for their potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, or healthcare worker safety or to improve business operations of healthcare organizations. Innovative Technology designations are awarded to previously contracted products to signal to healthcare providers the impact of these innovations on patient care and the business models of healthcare organizations.
Epredia’s SlideMate portfolio of slide printers is used in the cancer diagnostics process to identify and help track tissue samples. The company designed SlideMate Laser for clinical laboratories of any size looking to improve sample traceability. SlideMate Laser provides high-resolution, 600-dpi laser printing on microscope slides, enabling laboratories to include more identifying information directly on the tab of the slides that pathologists use in the cancer diagnostics workflow. This technology can embed up to 50 characters in a barcode on each slide, compared to 23 characters with traditional thermal transfer and ink jet technologies, improving both patient sample tracking and efficiency. 

SlideMate Laser also enhances laboratory efficiency by optimizing the slide movements through the printer and reducing potential downtime compared to thermal transfer and ink jet printers. Without the need to purchase, ink, bulbs or tape for slide printers, users can expect lower operational costs. With both on-demand and batch printing options, SlideMate Laser can integrate into a range of workflows. The laser printer’s software is easy to use and can be directly interfaced to a Laboratory Information System.

SlideMate Laser is the latest addition to Epredia’s world-class portfolio of precision cancer diagnostics products and services that provide a seamless end-to-end laboratory workflow. Epredia also offers the specialized slides designed for use with SlideMate Laser to help laboratories make a smooth transition to precision laser printing.

Steven Lynum, President of Epredia, said, “We set out to transform the anatomical pathology market with precision cancer diagnostics solutions. The Vizient Innovative Technology Designation is a true honor, and further proof that SlideMate Laser contributes to our goal of providing a seamless end-to-end laboratory workflow. Our team remains focused on improving patient outcomes by enabling pathologists to do their best work.”

“Congratulations to Epredia for achieving this peer-designated status,” said Kelly Flaharty, senior director contract services and Vizient Innovative Technology Program leader. “Our customer council deemed the SlideMate Laser worthy of this designation for its potential to make a real difference in the healthcare industry.”

Vizient represents a diverse customer base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute healthcare providers and has a portfolio that represents more than $140 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with member-led councils and task forces to evaluate products for their potential to bring real innovation to healthcare. Vizient may award a contract to products deemed worthy of the Innovative Technology designation outside of the competitive bid cycle. 

Über Epredia

Epredia ist ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der anatomischen Pathologie und bietet umfassende Lösungen für die Präzisionskrebsdiagnostik und Gewebediagnostik. Zu den wichtigsten Marken von Epredia gehören Erie Scientific, Menzel-Gläser, Microm, Shandon und Richard-Allan Scientific. Das Portfolio von Epredia umfasst Objektträger, Instrumente und Verbrauchsmaterialien. Epredia wurde nach der Übernahme des Geschäftsbereichs Anatomische Pathologie von Thermo Fisher Scientific durch PHC Holdings im Jahr 2019 gegründet. Epredia verfügt über große Standorte in den USA, Großbritannien, Deutschland, der Schweiz und China und beschäftigt insgesamt rund 1.200 Mitarbeiter. Epredia hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, durch die Verbesserung der Krebsdiagnostik für Patienten auf der ganzen Welt Leben zu verbessern. Weitere Informationen über Epredia und seine Produkte finden Sie unter www.epredia.com.

Über die PHC Holdings Corporation (PHC-Gruppe)

Die PHC Holdings Corporation (TSE 6523) ist ein weltweit tätiges Gesundheitsunternehmen, das sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, zur Gesundheit der Gesellschaft durch Gesundheitslösungen beizutragen, die einen positiven Einfluss haben und das Leben der Menschen verbessern. Zu seinen Tochtergesellschaften (zusammen als PHC-Gruppe bezeichnet) gehören PHC Corporation, Epredia, Ascensia Diabetes Care, LSI Medience Corporation, Mediford und Wemex. Gemeinsam entwickeln, produzieren, verkaufen und betreuen diese Unternehmen Lösungen in den Bereichen Diabetesmanagement, Gesundheitswesen, Biowissenschaften und Diagnostik. Der konsolidierte Nettoumsatz der PHC-Gruppe belief sich im Geschäftsjahr 2012 auf 356,4 Milliarden JPY, wobei die Produkte und Dienstleistungen in mehr als 125 Ländern vertrieben werden.
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