QUICKCHECK
QUICKCHECK
RAPID AND ACCURATE MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR PERITONITIS PATIENTS
PRODUCT DESIGN . MECHANICAL ENGINEERING . PROTOTYPING . DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE
TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF KIDNEY AND LIVER FAILURE PATIENTS
| Client | Microbiosensor |
| Sector | Consumer / Industrial / Medical |
QuickCheck™ A device that can help speed the diagnosis of peritonitis in vulnerable kidney and liver failure patients. With results 10,000x faster than current methods, this portable and rapid detection device now means that nurses can carry out an instant leukocyte count at the patient’s home. Providing convenience to the patient and supporting rapid detection and treatment pathways.
Born out of collaboration between Smallfry and the team at MicroBioSensor, QuickCheck™ rapidly identifies Leukocyte levels in peritoneal effluent. No longer shrouded in ambiguity, the device provides a clear answer as to whether ISPD threshold levels of leukocytes have been exceeded, providing crucial information to help clinical teams decide whether patients need to be admitted to hospital.
GIVING PATIENTS MORE CONFIDENCE
MicroBioSensor specialise in shrinking and simplifying complex microbiology and with the help of Smallfry, have developed a portable testing device that not only maintains accuracy levels equal to hospital laboratory testing, but also delivers rapid results, is easy to use, affordable and helps improve patient outcomes. With current testing methods taking up to 48 hours, this new device can act as an early warning system for microbial infection to ensure patients receive early treatment.
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
QuickCheck™ can detect white blood cells in peritoneal dialysis effluent in 6 seconds, helping clinicians make treatment decisions at the point of care. With automated results and a digital readout, this new device is more accurate and precise than current cell counting methods used in hospital testing laboratories.
With regular testing, the device provides an early warning system for infection or, conversely, provides reassurance when there is no significant infection risk. The resulting outcomes include improved patient care, resource savings and help in the battle against rising antimicrobial resistance.
EFFORTLESS, INTUITIVE AND FOOL-PROOF TO USE
Every interaction point was thoroughly considered throughout the design process to ensure the device provided a seamless, accurate and hassle-free process. By understanding the condition in conjunction with the user journey, the design process ensured the device was simple and clear to use. Free from dirt traps and easy to keep clean.
‘It looks compact, good for in a clinic or in a room. You could carry it if you needed to go in a patient’s house as an initial diagnostic assessment’
Renal Nurse
DESIGNED THROUGH TO PRODUCTION
The development journey for QuickCheck™ began with research. To understand Peritonitis and its effect on patients, to analyse existing Peritoneal Dialysis equipment and fully assess the user journey. This knowledge resulted in initial efforts focusing on the development of a cassette and reader to analyse Peritoneal Fluid at point of care.
Smallfry made use of in house medical grade rapid prototyping capability to quickly iterate and develop the design. Prototyped versions for the cassette were created and control electronics and photodiode boards combined to simplify electronics and remove noise.
Working in collaboration with MicroBioSensor Smallfry completed the design and engineering of the housing components suitable for production. Once validated the manufacturing CAD and Drawings were finalised along with assembly instructions.
