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A critical component of the fight against AIDS, HIV testing initiativesidentify those at risk for developing AIDS and make early intervention andtreatment possible. Last year alone, more than 1.7 million adults and childrenbecame infected with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this region most devastatedby the AIDS epidemic, an astonishing 1.6 million people lost their lives toAIDS in 2007.
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"This new relationship with Bundi International Diagnostics underscoresour commitment to those front-line medical professionals committed to globalhealth initiatives like HIV/AIDS prevention," says MediPurpose CEO Patrick Yi."A growing number of test kit manufacturers have chosen the SurgiLance safetylancet for their point-of-care test kits which are used both in medicalfacilities and in the field," added Randy Prather, MediPurpose VP for Salesand Marketing. "In addition to their use in HIV test kits, SurgiLance safetylancets can be used to test for Hepatitis and Chagas and are commonly used inglucose and cholesterol testing."
Manufactured in Nigeria, Bundi HIV test kits are widely used in state andfederal hospitals, non-governmental organizations, clinics, voluntarycounseling and testing centers. The Bundi kit contains all items necessary toperform HIV testing. The test kit can be refrigerated or stored at roomtemperature, making it a convenient choice even for poorly-equippedlaboratories and field locations without lab facilities or electricity.
"The SurgiLance safety lancet is a critical component of the Bundi RapidHIV-1/2 Test Kit and sets us apart from other HIV test kits," says Bundipresident Robert Udeagha. "The SurgiLance safety lancet allows consistentdepth of penetration, provides optimal blood flow in mere seconds, delivers aquality blood sample and is virtually pain-free for patients undergoing HIVtesting. Best of all," says Udeagha, "the inclusion of SurgiLance safetylancets completely eliminates the dangers associated with accidental needlestick, which is one means of HIV transmission."
About MediPurpose
MediPurpose designs, manufactures and markets innovative healthcaresolutions valued by its customers. The company is known for introducingquality safety medical devices that protect healthcare professionals fromsharps injury. Founded in 1999, the company achieved rapid success with itsSurgiLance safety lancet, quickly becoming one of the top leaders in the USsafety lancet market and establishing solid distribution channels worldwide.
As a globally recognized innovator, MediPurpose has developed a menu ofservices to assist inventors and growing medical device companies successfullydesign, patent, manufacture and sell their products. MediPurpose maintainsoffices in the US, Singapore, the UK, France and Spain.
For more information on MediPurpose, visit www.medipurpose.com .
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