SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Isensix, Inc. (www.isensix.com), the leading provider of wireless healthcare monitoring systems for Medical and Life Science facilities, today announced that STEMCO Biomedical has chosen Isensix' Advanced Remote Monitoring System (ARMS(tm)) for use in its research laboratories.
STEMCO Biomedical, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, one of the world's most prolific biotechnology regions. The company was founded by world-class researchers at the Duke University Comprehensive Cancer Center and Stem Cell Transplant Program. These researchers developed STEMCO's core technology over several years of studied research and active participation in transplanting stem cells into cancer patients.
The ARMS system monitors the temperature, humidity and environmental parameters of a variety of storage units used to store sensitive clinical samples, reagents and medication. The system also provides a comprehensive tool set that allows customers to easily meet regulatory and compliance documentation requirements.
Since its inception, STEMCO Biomedical has been a pioneer in the creation of advanced technologies and has sought to promote the use of advanced technology throughout their organization.
"As a start-up, we wanted to make sure that that any system we introduced into our operational environment would carry us through the rapid growth that we expect to see in the future," said Dr. N. Rebecca Haley, Vice President of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs at STEMCO Biomedical. "We found that the ARMS system gave us the flexibility and scalability we needed, and at the same time immediately enhanced the quality of our operations."
"It's exciting to work with a company of the caliber of STEMCO Biomedical," said Douglas W. Berg, President and CEO of Isensix. "And it is very gratifying to have a Life Sciences company such as STEMCO show such confidence in the ARMS system and to use it to protect their ground-breaking research work."
About Isensix, Inc.
Isensix, Inc is a leading provider of wireless healthcare monitoring systems for medical facilities, clinical laboratories and blood banks. Using ARMS(tm) technology, the Isensix system provides complete environmental monitoring solutions to minimize catastrophic events and meet compliance requirements with ease. Isensix is a privately-held company headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.isensix.com.
About StemCo Biomedical, Inc.
StemCo Biomedical is developing and commercializing proprietary products that improve the identification and selection of more effective adult stem cell populations. These highly unique stem cells have the potential to revolutionize treatments of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other degenerative diseases. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.stemcobiomedical.com