REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biotricity, Inc. (OTCQB:BTCY), a medical diagnostic and consumer healthcare technology company dedicated to delivering innovative, biometric remote monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received comments from the FDA on its hardware 510(k) submission. The FDA is requesting that Biotricity conduct additional biocompatibility testing of the external pouch used by patients to carry the Bioflux device. Biotricity is confident in the material utilized since it has previously passed cytotoxicity testing, which was conducted in accordance with FDA guidelines. Biotricity has begun the testing process, but is prepared to change the material, if required. Testing typically takes 6 to 8 weeks and is being conducted at an independent lab.
The premarket 510(k) notification process is an interactive process with reviewers who use manufacturer evidence to assess the substantial equivalence of the new device, relying on FDA guidance documents and recognized safety standards, as well as the equivalence of this device to devices that have previously been commercialized.
In conjunction with the 510(k) submission process, Biotricity has begun working with its manufacturers to prepare for initial device production, in concert with the logistics and timing of its anticipated product launch. Management is enthusiastic about the upcoming few months, proud of Biotricity’s development thus far, and believes the company is well positioned to focus on its upcoming launch program.
About Biotricity Inc.
Biotricity is a modern medical technology company focused on delivering innovative, remote biometric monitoring solutions to the medical and consumer markets, including diagnostic and post-diagnostic solutions for chronic conditions and lifestyle improvement. Biotricity’s R&D continues to focus on the preventative healthcare market, with a vision of putting health management into the hands of the individual. The company aims to support the self-management of critical and chronic conditions with the use of innovative solutions to ease the growing burden on the healthcare system. To learn more, visit www.biotricity.com.
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