Medical devices

Seagull Technologies SonoActuator and SonoPod

The Seagull Technologies platform drug delivery device is designed to provide for the non-invasive delivery of drugs by an innovative combination of nanotechnology and ultrasound. The device consists of two components: The "SonoActuator"^TM, a re-usable handle which contains the system electronics and drug delivery indicator. The second component is the "SonoPod"^TM, a disposable sterile gel pack that contains the drug to be delivered.

For more information please visit http://www.seagulltechnologies.com.au/

BetaChek G5 Blood Glucose Meter

Betachek blood glucose meter being held in someone’s hand BCS developed the BetaChek blood glucose meter for National Diagnostic Products. Our involvement not only included the electronic design but also the PC software, device firmware, optics design, algorithm development, liaison with the industrial designer and management of the final device manufacture. This project took under a year from start to product release.

Apart from the Australian Design Award of the Year, BCS was also awarded the PowerHouse Museum Selection Award for the electronics and software development of this product.

The strip bio-chemistry was developed by NDP.

For more information please visit http://www.betachek.com/g5.htm

TruScan Cancer Probe

The TruScan is a portable system used to directly identify cancer or pre-cancerous cells in cervical tissue. This device provides a beneficial alternative to the traditional Pap smear diagnostic method.

TruScan detects the presence of cancer and pre-cancer by measuring the tissue's response to optical and electrical stimulation. BCS was involved in creating a DSP bio-sensor for the system.

Nanosonics Ultrasound Probe Disinfector

The Nanosonics Ultrasound Probe Disinfector is a one-stop solution for the disinfection of surface and intra-cavity ultrasound probes.

This device features a very simple operating procedure and high-level disinfection is achieved in six minutes. The fully automated Ultrasound Probe Disinfector suits all practices from small examination rooms to large centralised cleaning centres. Live status information, including the result of each disinfection cycle, is displayed on-screen. There is no exposure to harmful chemicals and the only by-products are water and oxygen, making it environmentally friendly.

Based on Nanosonics' detailed specifications, BCS developed the embedded firmware and support software for this device in compliance with IEC62304, one of the most stringent software standards.

For more information visit http://www.nanosonics.com.au/

Finalist Australian Design Award

Cochlear Coil & Cable Accessory Tester

Cochlear's Coil & Cable Tester was designed by BCS and is used as an aid to clinicians in the field.

More than a simple test device, the C&CT uses RF energy to characterise and classify the numerous implant telemetry coils and cables according to Cochlear's exacting inbound test specifications.

For more information please visit http://www.cochlear.com/

Cochlear Nucleus Freedom Closed Test System

Cochlear Nucleus Freedom Closed Test System BCS was responsible for developing the closed test systems required for validating the operation of all of Cochlear's new SP12 bionic hearing systems.