Durham, N.C., January 21, 2008 – Invisar Inc., an engineering and design services company focused on the medical‐device industry, announces it has been named a Microchip Technology Medical Design Partner Specialist. The notable designation strengthens Invisars mission to deliver innovative technical and regulatory solutions for the medical‐device industry.
The Medical Design Partner Specialist designation will be limited to a select number of Microchips authorized design partners worldwide, with Invisar being named the first. Microchip provides medical specialists with co‐branding opportunities and direct links to its internal medical design and technical resources. Microchips products are used in a wide range of applications, including hundreds of medical devices. Specific examples of medical‐electronics applications include implantable devices (cardiac rhythm management, neural stimulation, drug delivery, bariatric therapy); portable devices (diagnostic imaging, oxygen therapy, patient monitoring); home‐use devices (vital‐sign monitoring, disease management, rehabilitation, compliance monitoring, medical information terminals); security (authentication of consumables, data confidentiality).
Microchips Medical Design Partner Specialist designation is the next step in the Companys ongoing commitment to provide technical solutions to the medical‐device and medical equipment communities.
Microchip Medical Design Partner Specialists possess a very high level of technical expertise and knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements governing the medical‐device industry.
“Having Invisar as a Medical Design Partner Specialist means that medical customers with all levels of sophistication will be better able to realize the benefits of Microchips world‐class products,” said Steve Kennelly, Senior Manager of Microchips Medical Products Group. “Customers want to know that their design partner has knowledge and experience with the special requirements of medical device development. Invisars expertise and dedication to this market is expected to help Microchips customers achieve faster time to market, smoother regulatory approval and lower design risk. ”
“This designation as a specialist strengthens Invisars position as a growing leader in the design, development and test of medical devices and systems.” said James Lestienne, President of Invisar. “Combined with Microchips high level of support and commitment to delivering products for the medical device industry that meet demanding regulatory and reliability requirements, Invisar has enhanced capabilities to provide complete and robust electronic, software and electro‐mechanical solutions. This truly serves to facilitate new product development and realization; customers at
varying stages of sophistication now have the ability to confidently select and, more importantly, benefit from a partnership which has been formed to address the unique needs of the medical device industry.”
For additional information regarding Invisar Inc., contact Darren Bell at (919) 991‐1100 x13 or darrenb@invisar.com, or visit the Companys Web site at www.invisar.com.
About Invisar Inc
Invisar Inc. is an engineering, product design services, and test systems company focused on providing solutions to the Medical Device, Medical Equipment, Pharmaceutical and Bio‐tech industries. Invisar provides technical and regulatory compliant solutions for a variety of product applications. Invisars goal is to help you and your organization develop and deploy highly effective and successful products, equipment, and systems for regulated environments with strict quality requirements. For more information, visit the Invisar website at www.invisar.com.
