POCTlife: Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
Device Management Software

 

The global POCT market is expected to surpass USD 95 billion by 2031, driven by rising demand for rapid diagnostics, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and technological advancements. POCT devices are now widely used in Hospitals and Clinics, Home Care, Ambulatory & Remote Locations. They include Blood glucose meters, Coagulation monitors, Cardiac markers, Blood gas analyzers, Pregnancy test kits, Hemoglobin meters, Urinalysis devices, Cholesterol meters, Drug screening devices, Infectious disease testing kits, Prothrombin time (PT/INR) monitors, Lactate analyzers, Immunoassay analyzers, Hematology analyzers, Electrolyte analyzers, Lipid panel devices, HbA1c analyzers, Tumor/cancer marker tests, Influenza test kits.

These POCT devices play a critical role in enhancing the accessibility and speed of diagnostic testing, allowing healthcare providers to make informed decisions quickly. The variety of devices available enables the monitoring and managing of a wide range of health conditions at the point of care, improving patient outcomes and streamlining healthcare processes.

The stages in this lifecycle typically include:

- Planning/Needs Assessment
- Procurement/Acquisition
- Installation/Deployment
- Operation/Utilization
- Maintenance/Service
- Monitoring/Quality Control
- Upgrade/Replacement Decision
- Decommissioning
- Sustainable Device End of Life (EoL)
 

POCTLife Benefits

Compliance Tracking: Ensures only approved POCT devices are used, adhering to regulatory standards and minimizing risks associated with unverified or substandard equipment. 
Quality control: Proper management ensures devices are calibrated, maintained, and used correctly, improving the reliability of test results.
Cost efficiency: Tracking devices from procurement to decommissioning can help optimize inventory, reduce waste, and manage costs more effectively.
Patient safety: Ensuring devices are properly maintained and replaced when necessary contributes to patient safety.
Traceability: POCTlife provides a clear audit trail, which is crucial for regulatory and quality assurance purposes.
Lifecycle management: It allows for better planning of device upgrades or replacements, ensuring that the facility always has up-to-date technology.
Training and competency: POCTlife tracks user training and competency, ensuring that only qualified personnel use the devices.
Resource allocation: Understanding device usage patterns can help in better resource allocation across departments or facilities with Dashboards and Predictive analytics.
Environmental compliance: Proper management of device 'Sustainable Device End of Life (EoL)' along with environmental regulations & compliance

Compliances

POCTlife is designed to comply with relevant guidelines and regulations to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and effectiveness. Our software adheres to industry best practices/standards like ISO 13485: Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems  and follows the principles outlined in guidelines for the US,  UK and India. Data security and privacy are paramount to us, and our software aligns seamlessly with global healthcare laws like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and other international standards.
We are committed to meeting regulatory requirements and necessary certifications in the regions where our software is utilized.