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COPAN Diagnostics Announces Another Giant Step in the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Microbiology

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

COPAN launches PhenoMATRIX TAG, AI software that automatically selects isolated colonies on plated media for picking.

Key Points: 
  • COPAN launches PhenoMATRIX TAG, AI software that automatically selects isolated colonies on plated media for picking.
  • This innovation in laboratory automation rapidly and precisely ensures that the correct isolated and/or pure aggregated colonies are automatically chosen for work-up,"said COPAN Diagnostics' CEO Norman Sharples.
  • COPAN Diagnostics' Workflow Specialist and LEAN Six Sigma Blackbelt, Rosalind Russell discussed the impact that PhenoMATRIX TAG has on laboratory workflow.
  • WASPLab is a highly efficient, modular, scalable, and customizable specimen processing and culture work-up system for Clinical Microbiology.

Colibri™ Automated Specimen Workup Instrument by COPAN Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Use with MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Analyzers

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

MURRIETA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COPAN Diagnosticsis proud to announce the FDA clearance of Colibri, an automated processor that is a complementary part of WASPLab, COPAN's full laboratory automation system.

Key Points: 
  • MURRIETA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COPAN Diagnosticsis proud to announce the FDA clearance of Colibri, an automated processor that is a complementary part of WASPLab, COPAN's full laboratory automation system.
  • FDA cleared Colibri provides time and labor savings by automating a crucial step in diagnostic Microbiology.
  • COPAN's Colibri is unlike any other instrument in Microbiology.It automatically picks isolated colonies for further workup and investigations.
  • About COPAN Full Laboratory Automation WASPLab:
    WASPLab is a highly efficient, modular, scalable, and customizable specimen processing and culture workup system for clinical Microbiology.

COPAN Resolves U.S.I.T.C. Unfair Competition Investigation with Several Manufacturers and Distributors of Imported Flocked Swabs

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

COPAN has filed a joint request with each settling respondent seeking termination from the on-going investigation as a result of the settlements.

Key Points: 
  • COPAN has filed a joint request with each settling respondent seeking termination from the on-going investigation as a result of the settlements.
  • 1337, against several manufacturers and distributors of imported flocked swabs and products containing the flocked swabs.
  • The investigation is entitled In the Matter of Certain Flocked Swabs, Products Containing Flocked Swabs, and Methods of Using Same, No.
  • COPAN and VWR have had a long business relationship and are pleased to have reached a business resolution to this investigation.

U.S.I.T.C Institutes Unfair Competition Investigation of Imported Flocked Swabs and Kits

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Friday, September 17, 2021

BRESCIA, Italy, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, August 27, 2021, the United States International Trade Commission instituted an unfair importation investigation, conducted pursuant to 19 U.S.C.

Key Points: 
  • BRESCIA, Italy, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, August 27, 2021, the United States International Trade Commission instituted an unfair importation investigation, conducted pursuant to 19 U.S.C.
  • 1337, against several manufacturers and distributors of imported flocked swabs and products containing the flocked swabs.The investigation is entitled In the Matter of Certain Flocked Swabs, Products Containing Flocked Swabs, and Methods of Using Same, No.
  • 337-TA-1279.
  • Daniele Triva, invented flocked swabs, and this critically important patented technology led to major advancements.