Chirav Patel

ESR, clinical chemistry and coagulation / hemostasis testing rely on reliable instrumentation in the diagnostic laboratory setting of the present day. Sterile Safequip USA LLC (SSQLLC) and its manufacturing operation based in India, Sterile Safequip and Chemicals LLP (SSQLLP), have become a well-known name in the provision of state of art in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instruments. They have product lines of ZellESR, ZBT-ESR, ZellECHEM, and Zell CLOT, which include the testing of the rate of sedimentation, biochemical assays and the workflow of coagulation respectively.

With headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois and manufacturing units in Ahmedabad, India, Sterile Safequip USA LLC is a company that has strong American design and regulatory knowledge but at the same time, low cost of production and high quality. The company has more than 25 years of experience in providing innovative in vitro diagnostic (IVD) solutions that are of high quality in accordance with international standards, such as ISO 13485, the registration of the company by the US FDA, and the CE certification.

Sterile Safequip now provides a wide range of analyzers which are aimed at simplifying the process of laboratory work and increasing the accuracy of the diagnosis.

• ESR Analysers: The Company produces flagship ZellESR and ZBT-ESR analyzers that are revolutionizing the process of erythrocyte sedimentation rate testing because the new analyzers provided the company with automated, precise, and fast measurements. The ZellESR employs the modified Westergren technique coupled with infrared sensor technology, and it can accommodate up to 20 samples at once with the results being obtained in about 30 minutes. The ZBT-ESR breaks the innovation by employing standard EDTA tubes that are readily accessible in the laboratories, eliminating the use of specialized consumables and wasting less.

• Biochemistry Analyzers: The ZellECHEM - series consists of semi-automatic biochemistry analyzers, which are compatible with a broad selection of assays such as endpoint assays, kinetic assays, and a bichromatic assays. These user friendly analyzers are designed to provide reliability and flexibility in small to medium sized laboratories with user friendly interfaces such as 7 inch touchscreens, inbuilt thermal printers, and remote access capabilities. It supports the use of a wide range of reagents in the laboratories and makes their working more efficient, as open system compatibility opens the field.

• Coagulation Analyzers: The Zell CLOT coagulation analyzers produced by the company, Sterile Safequip are used to test hemostasis parameters including PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, and TT efficiently and accurately. These semi-automated tools combine a number of optical channels and include extensive quality control controls such as Levey-Jennings charts and LIS connectivity. They are designed to have the least amount of manual intervention and at the same time, test reliability is not jeopardized.

Technological Highlights: Multi-wavelength photometry and optical detection channels Infrared sensor, multi-wavelength photometry, and optical testing Automated, precise, and quick testing.

Market Applications: Applicable in hospitals, clinical laboratories, research centers, and regional and rural health centers as well as in health programs.

Global Presence: Export and supply services to various nations such as Brazil, UAE, Argentina, and Armenia, where OEMs are manufactured.

Benefits of ESR Analyzers:

Faster Turnaround Time: ESR analyzers of today make the process much more automated. Indicatively, ZellESR is a faster method of ESR analysis than other manual methods of ESR-based analysis (30 minutes to analyze a batch of up to 20 samples). More rapid results help in the rapid diagnosis particularly in acute/inflammatory conditions.

Higher Throughput & Random Access: The fact that it can load several samples, and in some cases randomly, saves on waiting time and enables the lab to run a number of samples with less backlog. As an illustration, ZellESR has 20 sample capacity.

Greater Precision and minimised Human Intervention: Automation minimizes errors caused by manual reading (manual localisation of the red cells settled, manual timing etc.). Other characteristics such as temperature compensation are used to standardize results.

Ease of Use & Data Management :Upon the basic features, such as touch screens that control color, inbuilt printers, barcode reader, and storage of results (e.g. 9, 999 result files) add usability, traceability and auditing.

Small Design & Reduced Resource Need: Recent ESR units are smaller, less bulky, less noisy, relatively low power consumption- can be used in smaller labs or in systems with limited resources. As an example, ZellESR is 3.8 kg in weight and has small dimensions.

Regulatory / Standard Compliance: Assures reliability, hospital / lab approval: e.g. ISO 13485, USFDA, CDSCO, IEC standards etc.

• Fast results: ESR analyzers require faster results as compared to manual ones.

• Higher accuracy: Eliminates manual fallacies through automated measurements, which are standardized.

• Batch testing: Has the ability to examine several samples simultaneously (e.g. 10-20 tubes).

• Data storage: Has thousands of test results stored in an easy to access and report format.

• Compact & easy to use: Coverage of small size and friendly touchscreen.

• Safer operation: Close tube systems minimize the exposure to biohazards.

• Multiple tests on one system: Is able to run liver, kidney, glucose, cholesterol tests, etc.

• High accuracy & precision: Variability is eliminated by automated pipetting and optics.

• Faster turnaround: Saves on time of testing, enhances lab workflow.

• Data management: In-built storage, printer and LIS connectivity.

• Open system: (In certain models) permits the utilization of reagents of multiple brands.

• Cost-effective: Saves time, reagents, as well as decreases manpower.

Sterile Safequip USA LLC together with its manufacturing partner- Sterile Safequip & Chemicals LLP is a reliable manufacturer and distributor of sophisticated diagnostic equipment, such as ESR, biochemistry, and coagulation analyzers. Their products, ZellESR, ZellECHEM, and Zell CLOT are intended to provide high accuracy, ease of use, and that it meets the international standards such as ISO 13485, CE and USFDA. With a combination of automation, data management, and small design, Sterile Safequip offers convenient and effective solutions to both large and small laboratories, which makes them an appreciable ally in clinical diagnostics.