SurgiLance Safety Lancet Part of Major HIV Testing Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa

SurgiLance Safety Lancet Part of Major HIV Testing Initiative in Sub-Saharan
Africa

NORCROSS, Ga., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The SurgiLance safety lancet, an
industry-leading medical safety product manufactured by MediPurpose, has been
selected for inclusion in an HIV kit distributed throughout Africa by
Nigerian-based Bundi International Diagnostics. Long established in the
Americas and Europe, SurgiLance safety lancets are now part of a major testing
initiative designed to stem the tide of HIV/AIDS on the African continent.
A critical component of the fight against AIDS, HIV testing initiatives
identify those at risk for developing AIDS and make early intervention and
treatment possible. Last year alone, more than 1.7 million adults and children
became infected with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this region most devastated
by the AIDS epidemic, an astonishing 1.6 million people lost their lives to
AIDS in 2007.
"This new relationship with Bundi International Diagnostics underscores
our commitment to those front-line medical professionals committed to global
health initiatives like HIV/AIDS prevention," says MediPurpose CEO Patrick Yi.
"A growing number of test kit manufacturers have chosen the SurgiLance safety
lancet for their point-of-care test kits which are used both in medical
facilities and in the field," added Randy Prather, MediPurpose VP for Sales
and Marketing. "In addition to their use in HIV test kits, SurgiLance safety
lancets can be used to test for Hepatitis and Chagas and are commonly used in
glucose and cholesterol testing."
Manufactured in Nigeria, Bundi HIV test kits are widely used in state and
federal hospitals, non-governmental organizations, clinics, voluntary
counseling and testing centers. The Bundi kit contains all items necessary to
perform HIV testing. The test kit can be refrigerated or stored at room
temperature, making it a convenient choice even for poorly-equipped
laboratories and field locations without lab facilities or electricity.
"The SurgiLance safety lancet is a critical component of the Bundi Rapid
HIV-1/2 Test Kit and sets us apart from other HIV test kits," says Bundi
president Robert Udeagha. "The SurgiLance safety lancet allows consistent
depth of penetration, provides optimal blood flow in mere seconds, delivers a
quality blood sample and is virtually pain-free for patients undergoing HIV
testing. Best of all," says Udeagha, "the inclusion of SurgiLance safety
lancets completely eliminates the dangers associated with accidental needle
stick, which is one means of HIV transmission."
About MediPurpose
MediPurpose designs, manufactures and markets innovative healthcare
solutions valued by its customers. The company is known for introducing
quality safety medical devices that protect healthcare professionals from
sharps injury. Founded in 1999, the company achieved rapid success with its
SurgiLance safety lancet, quickly becoming one of the top leaders in the US
safety lancet market and establishing solid distribution channels worldwide.
As a globally recognized innovator, MediPurpose has developed a menu of
services to assist inventors and growing medical device companies successfully
design, patent, manufacture and sell their products. MediPurpose maintains
offices in the US, Singapore, the UK, France and Spain.
For more information on MediPurpose, visit www.medipurpose.com .
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