FDA clears Innotech's laser skin perforator:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Innotech USA has received US FDA 510(k) clearance to market its laser-based skin perforator for use by diabetics in hospitals, doctor's office and home settings. The FriendlyLight LightLance is a rechargable, pocket-sized device that will enable patients and clinicians to obtain easily and safely capillary blood samples with significantly increased comfort, says the Purchase, New York firm. The product also has application outside the diabetes market and can be used to obtain capillary blood samples for screening or diagnostic purposes.