Technologies

Medical Sciences

Title:

Antibiogram Device

Area:

Medical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area:

Microbial technology

Developing Agency:

National Hub For Healthcare Instrumentation Development (NHHID), Chennai

Technology Readiness Index:

Prototype Developed

Brief Description

Description :

The antibiogram device is a portable optoelectronic gadget designed for determining the antibiotic susceptibility or resistance within 7-10 hrs or before the second dose of antibiotics so that doctors could decide the safe and effective antibiotic treatment. The device which is under field trial and productization will enable doctors to view the lab results on their tablets/computers to rationalize their antibiotic treatment and save lives. This indigenous product being developed with the participation of a reputed Indian medical devices manufacturer and will make antibiogram determination more accurate than current method and highly affordable.

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