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SOTECH Health and Phillips-Medisize Accelerate Development of Novel Breath Sensor System that Detects Evidence of COVID-19 in Less Than 30 Seconds

Seamless teamwork between SOTECH Health and Phillips-Medisize expedited the product design and development process to create a breath test solution for COVID-19 diagnostics, providing a result in 30 seconds.

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DESIGNGING A BREAKTHROUGH COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC TEST

With COVID-19 surging worldwide, SOTECH Health began developing a test that’s as simple as taking a deep breath. The idea behind SOTECH Health’s reusable breath analyzer is straightforward and performs in a similar manner to other breathalyzers. The difference is the addition of the highly sensitive sensor capable of finding traces of certain chemicals in the breath sample — namely, SARS-CoV-2, the virus strain that causes COVID-19. 

Faced with elevated urgency to commercialize its novel product, SOTECH Health sought an experienced MedTech device manufacturer that could assist with product design, prototyping and end-to-end manufacturing. The search quickly led to Phillips-Medisize, a leader in drug delivery, diagnostic and MedTech device design and development with a stellar track record.

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“Phillips-Medisize fit the bill perfectly for us. They were able to help us finalize device prototypes and really fine-tune our product design while providing the means and a very detailed and scalable manufacturing plan.”
Kade France
Chief Technology Officer
SOTECH Health

Challenges

  • Demand for game-changing COVID-19 diagnostic test required streamlined product iterations 

  • Focus on human-factors design principles needed to ensure intuitive operation and accurate results

  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory review process and prepare rapid manufacturing ramp to expedite go-to-market  

Solutions

  • Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, offered proven experience in design and development of a novel healthcare technology 

  • Seamless teamwork facilitated fast-track product design and development

  • End-to-end manufacturing plan and expanded global footprint poised for expedited production submission  

By the Numbers

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0:30

Seconds needed to screen for COVID-19

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31,000+

Clinical study tests completed to date

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10,000+

Mouthpieces and handheld devices produced daily

TEAMING WITH PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE SPEEDS TIME TO MARKET

Phillips-Medisize’s human-factors experts and engineers worked together with SOTECH Health to ensure the powerful sensor was incorporated properly into the breath analyzer for optimal performance and intuitive user operation. Each product iteration was undertaken with a focus on continuous improvement and quality, resulting in a validated product design ready for a swift production ramp. 

Phillips-Medisize, a Molex Company, has applied its deep understanding of regulatory environments worldwide for decades, supporting stringent quality standards required for healthcare technology products. Click here to learn more about the unique partnership between SOTECH Health and Phillips-Medisize.

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