Summary: ALK introduces its FDA-approved AccuTest line of allergy skin testing devices and allergen well trays, offering enhanced precision, comfort, and reliability for allergy testing and diagnosis.
Takeaways:
- Innovative Allergy Testing Devices: The AccuTest-1 single prick and AccuTest-8 and AccuTest-10 multi-head devices feature smaller tines for increased accuracy and reduced patient discomfort.
- Enhanced Ergonomics: The multi-head devices are designed with ribbed grips and larger surfaces for uniform pressure application, ensuring consistent and reliable test results.
- Allergen Trays for Flexibility: The AccuTest 48-well and 60-well trays offer air-tight locking mechanisms and non-slip bases for stability, contributing to contamination prevention and diagnostic accuracy.
ALK, a pharmaceutical company focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergies, announced the licensing of a new line of ALK-branded allergy skin testing devices and well trays. This new FDA-apptoved line includes the AccuTest-1, AccuTest-8, and AccuTest-10 Allergy Skin Testing Devices for allergy testing and diagnosis as well as the AccuTest 48-well and 60-well allergen trays.
New Skin Testing Devices
The new line consists of the single skin prick testing device, AccuTest-1, and the multi-head AccuTest-8 and the AccuTest-10. The multi-head applicators are 8-head and 10-head models, respectively, and are designed with enhanced ergonomics, like larger top surface area and ribbed grip, for more uniform pressure leading to more consistent and reliable results. Both single prick and multi-head devices feature smaller tine lengths and diameters, to increase accuracy and minimize discomfort to the patient.
The AccuTest allergen well trays are compatible with the single prick and multi-head devices for increased flexibility and convenience, according to the company. The trays are equipped with an air-tight locking mechanism for contamination prevention, feature a non-slip rubber bottom, offering stability during testing procedures. This unique feature ensures fixed positioning and minimizes the risk of errors, contributing to diagnostic accuracy.
“We are proud of this important milestone underscoring our commitment to bringing innovative solutions to our customers and the millions of people who suffer from chronic allergies,” says Jay Bates, executive director, Allergy Extract, Diagnostics, & Life Science Business Units, ALK. “The annual costs of allergies can or may be significant, adding clinical and economic burdens to the healthcare system. Identifying underlying allergen triggers through testing is the first step to effective diagnosis and treatment.”
According to ALK, a recent study examined the impact of physical characteristics and precision of the applicator on clinical performance of AccuTest and two currently available FDA approved skin prick tests. Results indicated that lower device variability may increase the reliability of results.
About AccuTest
AccuTest-1 Single Prick Testing Device
- Hardened plastic tines for maximum sharpness ensures precise testing with a single prick.
- Smaller tine lengths and diameters for enhanced precision, offering accuracy while minimizing discomfort for the practitioner and patient.
- AccuTest-1 is versatile and compatible with both 48-well and 60-well allergen trays.
AccuTest-8 and AccuTest-10
- Designed for easy integration with your testing panel needs in 8-head and 10-head models.
- Smaller tine lengths and diameters for enhanced precision, offering accuracy while minimizing discomfort for the practitioner and patient.
- Engineered with enhanced ergonomics for optimal performance.
- Pronounced ribbed design for a secure grip, increased control, and comfort during use.
- Larger top surface area for uniform pressure application to facilitate more consistent and reliable results.
This device is restricted by Federal Law to be used by or under order of a licensed physician or nurse practitioner.
