REGENSDORF, SWITZERLAND, and ANDOVER, MA--(Marketwire - 09/04/09) - Arcomed AG, a global provider of IV pumps, and Capsule, the leading provider of medical device connectivity, today announced an agreement that promotes connectivity between Arcomed’s IV pumps and hospital information systems using Capsule’s leading vendor neutral connectivity solution. The agreement ensures that Arcomed’s Volumed VP 7000 and Syramed SP 6000 IV pumps and their UniQueCONCEPT(TM) IDMS (Infusion Data Management System) have the most current connectivity software and creates a foundation for all future Arcomed products to connect to any hospital information system.
“The connectivity between IV pumps and information systems is vital to our customers,” said Beat Rechsteiner, Director Global Business, at Arcomed AG. “Being an industry leader, Arcomed has always driven technology which increases patient safety and enhances workflow in the hospital. Understanding the hospital’s need to have all relevant information available, Arcomed AG has developed their IDMS, called UniQueCONCEPT(TM). As a logical consequence, the next level is interconnectivity and integration. As the leading provider of device connectivity, Capsule was the best choice we could offer our customers for integration because they have a proven solution that is compatible with all hospital information systems.”
“Arcomed is an important partner for us,” said Neil Henry, Product Manager of Capsule. “As a leading global provider of infusion pumps and infusion management solutions and as the number of clinical information systems integrating infusion pump data increases, Arcomed recognizes the importance of integrating timely infusion data directly into CIS and EMR systems as a way to help improve the quality and efficiency of patient care. Capsule is committed to increasing the number of medical devices that we support, and will continue to sign partnerships with industry leaders like Arcomed to help hospitals connect important medical device data into their clinical information systems. We are in active development of the device drivers for Arcomed’s products with scheduled release for January, 2010.”
About Arcomed AG Medical Systems
Arcomed AG, established in 1974, has celebrated three decades in development and manufacturing of infusion devices and will continue for the coming years. From the very beginning Arcomed AG set the precedence to develop and manufacture innovative infusion devices of the highest standards and quality. This philosophy has been practiced throughout the years to the present day; and will be continued in the future. Arcomed AG is proud of its Swiss origin; all the infusion devices are designed, developed and manufactured in Switzerland. Each infusion device carries the “Swiss Made” label, this exhibits the integrity of our products. By attaining this quality, Arcomed AG has achieved its global prominent status in the infusion market. Arcomed Group comprises of the Head Office in Switzerland, Arcomedical Infusion Ltd. in UK and Arcomed SMD in France. Worldwide operation is managed with an excellent network of over 60 distributors. For more information, please contact: Arcomed AG, Althardstrasse 150, CH-8105 Regensdorf, Switzerland, +41 43 388 90 30
About Capsule
For more than 12 years, Capsule has been the world’s leading, award-winning provider of solutions for medical device connectivity. The company has established market leadership through its 510(k) cleared software and medical grade hardware products, its unique expertise in device protocols and firmware, and its strong partnerships with major medical device manufacturers and HIS companies. Capsule’s solutions are proven, with over 415 installations at leading healthcare institutions worldwide, and its technology is secure, with the largest device driver library available in the industry -- over 400 and growing and proven connectivity to over 30,000 devices and over 187 billion bits of clinical data transmitted.
As the leading provider in the industry Capsule received the Frost & Sullivan Global Technology Leadership Award in 2008 and Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 EMEA Awards 2 years in a row. And Capsule’s recent launch of the new Capsule Neuron(TM) provides even further proof of their continued leadership and dedication to improving device connectivity around the world. This innovative platform adapts to leverage existing technologies and clinical workflows and features Enterprise Device Connectivity solutions for integration across the enterprise. For more information, please visit the company’s Web site at http://www.capsuletech.com/ or contact the Company’s U.S. Marketing & Public Relations at 978-482-2310.
