SurgiLance Safety Lancet Part Of Major HIV Testing Initiative In Sub Saharan Africa

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.



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