# The Future of Lateral Flow Test Technology

- Show: [Global Medical Device Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast)
- Published: 2022-05-25
- Length: 43m
- Episode: 263
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology
- Listen: https://podcast.greenlight.guru/episode/the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=20) Introduction and Senzo Health Overview
- [1:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=98) The Problem with Current Lateral Flow Tests
- [5:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=322) FDA Pathways and Market Comparison
- [8:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=517) Lateral Flow Technology and User Experience
- [14:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=885) Building Confidence Through Data and Clinical Trials
- [20:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=1228) Future Applications: Multiplexing and Retail Integration
- [25:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=1518) Strategic Prioritization and Pivoting
- [29:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=1772) Lessons from Theranos and Industry Credibility
- [37:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-05-25-the-future-of-lateral-flow-test-technology#t=2255) Managing Long R&D Cycles and Team Culture

## Topics

- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Senzo Health (company)
- FDA (other)
- Theranos (company)
- Teladoc (company)
- Green Light Guru (company)
- EUA (other)
- 510(k) (other)

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