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Sep 29, 2017

Simple and Rapid Measurement of Reducing Substances in Blood

- Birth of palm-sized meter that enables measurement with micro-volume of blood-

ARKRAY, Inc. shall release the reducing substances meter PocketChem VC PV-1350on September 29, 2017 (Fri). This compact palm-sized meter enables the simple measurement of reducing substances in blood in approximately 40 seconds. It can be effectively used in a wide range of territories including clinical research by delivering insights such as an indication of the substance amount when administering reducing substances into the body.

The PocketChem VC PV-1350, to be released by ARKRAY, Inc. (hereafter, 'ARKRAY'), is a meter than enables the measurement of reducing substances in blood in just 40 seconds. Using the dedicated VC Sensor, the meter measures the reducing power of reducing substances in the blood from just 0.3μL (half the size of a sesame seed) of finger-pricked blood and converts it to an equivalent value of vitamin C concentration for display. With its compact palm-sized design it allows for simple measurement to be conducted at any place.

Reducing substances serve various roles, including reducing oxidative damage of biological tissue in the body that occurs due to reactive oxygen species. Reducing substances is the general term used to describe this substance group, which has been subject to a wide range of research in recent years, including studies related to health care. The PocketChem VC PV-1350 can be effectively used in a wide range of territories including clinical research by delivering insights such as an indication of the substance amount when administering reducing substances into the body.

ARKRAY shall continue to use its fundamental technologies to enhance the product line-up and embrace new challenges such as the fields of health care and anti-aging.

Product Features

• Simple measurement
The meter measures the reducing power of reducing substances in blood and displays a converted equivalent value of vitamin C concentration. There is no need for preprocessing of sample and simple measurement can be made with a micro-volume of finger-pricked blood.

• Rapid measurement
With rapid measurement at just 40 seconds, results can be gained straight away.

• Supports high concentration samples
Samples of high concentration
(50 - 500mg/dL: equivalent value of vitamin C concentration) are measurable.

• Compact design
This compact palm-sized meter enables simple measurement at any place.

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PocketChem VC PV-1350

*This instrument and the sensors are for research use. They cannot be used for the purpose of diagnosing diseases or for assistance in performing diagnosis.

Overview of PocketChem VC PV-1350

Name Reducing substances meter PocketChem VC PV‐1350
Release date 2017/9/29 (Friday)
Specifications
   Meas. items Reducing substances
*Displayed as equivalent value of vitamin C concentration
   Meas. target Finger tip blood (whole blood)
   Meas. range 50 - 500 mg/dL
   Meas. principle Amperometric electrode method
   Min. sample volume 0.3μL
   Meas. time 40 secs
   Memory capacity 330 test results
   Outer dimensions 50 (W) x 100 (H) x 12 (D) mm
   Power source Lithium coin battery (CR2032)
   Weight 45g

Overview of VC Sensor

Name VC Sensor
Release date 2017/9/29 (Friday)
Specifications
   Meas. range 50 - 500 mg/dL
   Meas. device PocketChem VC PV-1350
   Min. sample volume 0.3μL
   Storage environment 1 - 8°C 20 - 80%RH
Packaging unit 25 pcs.

This product will be sold through ARKRAY Marketing, Inc.
ARKRAY Marketing, Inc. is ARKRAY's distributor in Japan.