Successful beta prototype tests.

Beta prototype device showing yellow lancet supported in a rubber mat which holds device. The user operates the sampling procedure by: (1) first pressing green button to start device, (2) lancing their finger to produce 2-3 blood droplets (~50 ul) (3) the lanced finger is pressed onto the sample collector portal.

We have been testing newly developed BloodTrackR prototypes. We have been busy designing an advanced prototype case that helps improve the process of finger lancet blood collection and processing. We have been testing the functionality and electronics in particular and satisfied that the BloodTrackR provides a robust device platform for user testing to gain feedback and make further user-informed improvements. 

After a successful funding award from Invest Northern Ireland (£103,053) we have been working hard to develop an advanced prototype to test sample detection and temperature monitoring, demonstrate data logging and Wi-Fi data transmission to a server. A prototype enclosure was designed with a simple user interface and the capability of reusing the higher value electronic components of the device. This is the prototype from which user feedback will start to be collected and will be refined with user input from people living with arthritis and other life-long conditions. We have also been exploring partnerships within the decentralized clinical trial market segment and seeking further investment.

Beta prototype device showing (on the left) the grey disposable sample collection section and the white re-usable monitoring device which contains electronics for sample temperature detection (on the right), sample data logging and Wi-Fi data transmission.