WILD has recently begun producing a novel stand-alone electrolyte analysis system for EXIAS Medical, the performance and usability of which far exceeds those of similar devices.

Electrolyte analysers are small, fully digital miniature laboratories used in every Accident & Emergency department, in decentralised laboratories and in many specialist practices on a daily basis. Whether during routine examinations or in emergency cases, users must be able to easily operate the device at the point of care and patients usually require a quick diagnosis. EXIAS’ new stand-alone electrolyte analyser e|1 is setting new standards the aspects of usability and speed. Compared to the systems currently available on the market, it requires less than half the time (25 seconds) and only one-third of the blood amount (20µl) to measure potassium, sodium, calcium, chloride or pH levels. From a technological point of view, this development leap was made possible through the miniaturisation of the sensors and the integration of additional components into the measuring unit. “We put particular emphasis on intuitive and easy usability which is reflected in the device’s smartphone-like controls, featuring a state-of-the-art touchscreen interface” says Josef Hindinger, Managing Director and co-owner of EXIAS Medical. Moreover, e|1 is the first electrolyte analyser to have a fully automatic module for daily quality control measurement. This is a unique feature worldwide. At the same time, all consumables are combined in just one single cassette.

The initial production of this device series was recently launched in Wernberg. By the time the product is scheduled to be launched onto the market in September 2018, WILD Electronics will have manufactured 80 complete systems. “We are a respected player in the development and production of in-vitro diagnostics devices and systems. Our know-how ranges from full product development to process-stable and valid production. We can cover all areas from requirement engineering to optics, electronics and mechanics, to plastics engineering and application software”, says Wolfgang Warum, CTO WILD Group, describing the range of services offered by WILD. This is what convinced EXIAS Medical and encouraged them to take WILD on board early on at the industrialisation level. “What I appreciate about WILD is their committed and competent staff, their high level of flexibility in combination with very precise processes and, last but not least, the price levels”, Hindinger explains. For the Graz-based company it was clear from the very start that production would be taking place in Austria: “This guarantees top quality and reliability and allows us to react quickly to market requirements.”