StatStrip Lactate Connectivity Meter from Nova Biomedical

StatStrip Lactate is a handheld point-of-care testing system that brings lactate testing directly to the patient’s bedside. Lactate is currently measured on blood gas analyzers, which creates numerous problems for bedside testing.
Blood gas analyzers require anaerobic, arterial samples; large sample volumes (100-200 microliters); and require long analysis times (up to 2.5 minutes).
In addition, blood gas analyzers are complex to operate, fixed in location, and expensive to purchase and use.
StatStrip Lactate provides the fastest turnaround time possible (13 seconds), on the smallest whole blood sample (0.6 microliters), and can be easily operated by medical and nursing staff. StatStrip Lactate is a very low cost device that makes lactate testing practical and affordable in any size ED, ICU, or medical unit.

Lactate and sepsis

Global sepsis and sepsis mortality rates are alarming
Worldwide, severe sepsis and septic shock affect 18 million people annually, accounting for 1,400 deaths each day. In the U.S., severe sepsis occurs in over 750,000 patients each year and accounts for nearly 10% of all ICU admissions.
An estimated 28% to 50% of all U.S. patients with sepsis die—much higher than the number of deaths from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined. In the United Kingdom, the annual sepsis mortality rate is 35%, with an estimated 36,800 deaths occurring in intensive care units (ICU).
Early detection and aggressive treatment of sepsis increases survival chances
Sepsis is a time-critical condition that requires early recognition and initiation of care. Diagnosis is often delayed because the clinical signs and symptoms of sepsis may present subtly; however, a patients’ condition can deteriorate rapidly—especially patients with septic shock, for whom the rate of survival decreases 7.6% for each hour antimicrobial therapy is delayed.
“[We] strongly recommend that more rapid TTAT [therapeutic turnaround time] of lactate results be considered as a way to improve outcomes in ED, OR, and ICU patients.” – National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry
New Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SCC) guidelines call for rapid lactate results
SSC now recommends early screening and protocolized goal-directed therapy for sepsis patients with lactate levels great than 4 mmol/L, targeting treatment to normalize lactate.
This recommendation is endorsed by the Society for Critical Care Medicine, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Intensive Care Society, College of Emergency Medicine, and National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, among others.
Point-of-care testing allows realtime lactate information for:

Early sepsis detection
Rapid initiation of lactate goal-directed protocols for sepsis care
Monitoring of resuscitation therapies
Prognosis indication for patient outcomes

Features

Rapid sepsis detection and monitoring
Fastest turnaround – 13 seconds
0.6 μL whole blood sample
Excellent correlation to central laboratory reference methods

StatStrip^® Lactate Connectivity Meter - specifications

Dimensions:

Weight: 0.49 lb (220 g)
Size: 5.8 in x 3.1 in x 1.18 in (147 mm x 79 mm x 30 mm)

Data storage:

Patient Tests: 1,000 tests
QC Tests: 200 tests
Users: 4,000 users

Connectivity:

Meter Data Output: RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Protocol: TCP/IP Ethernet 100 Mbit
Standard: POCT1-A2 Compliant
Setup Program: NovaNet™
Web-Based Instrument Manager Software

Battery information:

Type: 3.7V Li Polymer Rechargeable Battery
Features: Rechargeable/Replaceable Life: 6-8 hours in use (approximately 40 tests w/barcode scans)/12-24 hours standby

Docking station:

Optional accessory; desk or wall mount charging station with RJ-45 Ethernet jack. 3 LED indicator lights showing connection status, transmit/receive data, and charging status. Extra battery slot included for recharging and storage of spare battery.

Additional features: