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The Future of Lateral Flow Test Technology

Global Medical Device Podcast · 25 May 2022 · 43m · Episode 263

What this episode covers

Jeremy Stackawitz, CEO of Senzo Health, discusses his company's development of an amplified lateral flow test that is 10,000 times more sensitive than current COVID-19 offerings, aiming for a 7-minute result time. He explains the strategic pivot from general diagnostics to this specific technology, the challenges of navigating the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) pathway, and the importance of data in building trust with regulators and investors. Stackawitz also addresses the legacy of Theranos, the future of point-of-care testing in retail settings, and the necessity of balancing laser focus with flexibility in a resource-constrained startup environment.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Senzo Health, Theranos, Teladoc, Green Light Guru
Also
FDA, EUA, 510(k)

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