Alere™ Heart Check System

Posted by admin on April 28th, 2014

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The first rapid Point-of-Care test for the quantitative measurement of BNP using fresh capillary whole blood from a fingerstick.

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Product exclusively available for export to select markets.

SKU: CAT-0001 Categories: ,

Description

Benefits

Make Timely Heart Failure (HF) Treatment Decisions at the Point-of-Care Using a Fingerstick Sample

 

  • Accelerate diagnosis and treatment initiation
  • Reduce re-admission rate for HF patients and related costs1
  • Improve clinical, economic and operational outcomes
  • Aid in the diagnosis of heart failure
  • Assess the severity of heart failure
  • Risk stratify patients with heart failure
  • Risk stratify patients with acute coronary syndromes

 

Specifications

Features Designed for Primary Care:

 

  • 12µL fingerstick sample volume
  • 15 minutes to results
  • Integrated on board quality controls
  • Portable, compact platform
  • Power supply or rechargeable battery
  • RS232 Data Port

 

SKU

Please contact for Monitor ordering information

CAT-0001 Heart Check Test Strip (12 Pack)

CAT – 0025 Meter – German

CAT – 0026 Meter – English

CAT – 0027 Meter – French

CAT – 0028 Meter – Spanish

CAT – 0029 Meter – Italian

CAT – 0030 Meter – Swedish

CAT – 0031 Meter – India

CAT – 0032 Meter – Australia/NZ

References

1.    Valle, et al., Fall in readmission rate for heart failure after implementation of B-type natriuretic peptide testing for discharge decision: A retrospective study. International Journal of Cardiology. Vol 126, Issue 3, 6 June 2008, 400-406. doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.03.097