Forte Medical case study within Imperial College Innovation paper

Commissioned by Lord Sainsbury and authored by Professor James Moore and Yunus Kutlu, Imperial College has published a report on innovation adoption in the UK and wh

at prevents successful adoption of impactful innovation. Forte Medical features as the only case study and outlines issues with silo systems, a disconnect between procurement and fincance all topped off with vested interests from labs and leadership.

The Peezy Midstream case study outlines how adoption of preventative devices and practice are resisted, leading to missed opportunities for improved patient health, prompt diagnoses, prevention and huge cost savings across the patient pathway.

Read all about it here. – see Page 29 and Appendix 2

Imperial Business School: a MedTech to Market Journey

Giovanna’s annual talk to the Imperial Business School took place last week; here we share the presentation Deck. Had she known in 2002 what she knows now, it would have taken a third of the time to create three specimen collection products and a springboard to global reach. She and Dr Vincent Forte are beyond proud of what they have achieved. 202210_ForteMedical_HealthTech_Commercialisation_Journey

US Partnership Deal With Owen Mumford Announced

The partnership between Forte Medical and Owen Mumford USA was launched today at the OCTANe Medical Innovation Technology Forum (MTIF) at Newport Beach, CA 28-29 October 2019. 

Introducing Peezy Midstream to the USA has long been an ambition of Forte Medical. Our disruptive and innovative MedTech called for a partner with experience, knowledge and a savvy mindset. We found that partner in Atlanta-based Owen Mumford USA whose reach covers the USA and Canada and is managed by Travis Shaw.

Owen Mumford has been at the forefront of medical device innovation for over 65 years, creating solutions that improve the delivery of healthcare and home health treatments for people around the world. Their products span devices that make blood testing more comfortable to solutions that make it easier to administer life-saving medication.

Owen Mumford’s experience in medical devices began in the 1950s when founders Ivan Owen and John Mumford established the company. The company have direct sales offices and a network of distribution partners serving customers in over 60 countries, and employ over 800 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia.  

“Owen Mumford USA is delighted to partner Forte Medical in North America and Canada,” says Travis Shaw. “Our team looks forward to expanding our mutual synergies. Research indicates that Peezy Midstream can add significant clinical and cost value to healthcare providers, a true win-win for all parties.”
 
Thanks to the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce for making this possible.

Antibiotics and urinary tract infections

Antibiotics, better tests, UTI: Guardian publishes Forte response

A rise in persistent UTIs could be linked to antibiotic crackdown appeared in The Guardian on Saturday 5th October. As usual, no-one mentioned accurate basic specimen collection, which can lead to unwarranted specimen quality variation, failed analysis and less-than-targeted prescribing. Giovanna Forte had something to say. Click here to read her published letter.

urine infection testing

New study concludes midstream urine optimises point of care accuracy

An interesting study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care which concludes: “MSU samples should be used in general practice for optimal accuracy of POC tests.”

Click here for more information Sampling of urine for diagnosing urinary tract infection in general practice – First-void or mid-stream urine?

Hoelmkjaer Pernille, Bjerrum Lars, Mäkelä Marjukka, Siersma Volkert & Holm Anne (2019): Sampling of urine for diagnosing urinary tract infection in general practice – First-void or mid-stream urine?, Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2019.1568708
Misdiagnosis of urine samples

Mr Ased Ali – Making Urine Samples Trustworthy

The latest issue of Urology News features an interesting and important conversation with Urological Consultant Mr Ased Ali about the importance of urine in diagnosis and subsequent treatment of UTIs.  He refers to the patient-led initiative – the MUST Campaign – that is demanding Government introduce a protocol for the collection of urine specimens.

The article supports the work being undertaken – the petition can be signed here – and the article itself is on page 35 of the November/December issue.

Clinical research using the Peezy Midstream shows a 70% reduction in false positive dipped urines and mixed growth/contamination reduced from the national average of 22.5% to just 2%.  Our contribution to making urine samples trustworthy

Peezy Usability Study Forte Medical

Peezy Midstream Case Study at NHS NIHR Conference 2018

Back in March of this year, the NHS National Institute for Health Research contacted Forte Medical, asking for a case study demonstrating how their research has assisted the launch of Peezy Midstream.

A few months earlier the NIHR in conjunction with the West Midlands AHSN conducted a valuable Usability Study on our diagnostic device. Results were excellent and have assisted us with adoption training and reassurance to HCPs and patients alike that using Peezy Midstream is far, far easier than trying to deliver this elusive urine specimen any other way …

The case study presented by Giovanna Forte on 10th October 2018 was very well received and has already led to enquiries from Primary Care clinicians who can see the benefit of right-first-time diagnoses for UTI and other common conditions that can take up so much GP time when left untreated.

2018 NIHR Peezy Presentation

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Urology testing Forte Medical

“Why We’re Looking For Cancer Clues In Urine”

Interesting research being undertaken by Barbara Guinn, Head of Biomedical Sciences, University of Hull in The Conversation.com.   “A urine test for ovarian cancer could increase survival rates from 20% to 90%.”

This is why it’s so important that the quality of specimens allows for right-first-time diagnosis and that appropriate treatment follows.

antibiotic resistant UTI

Antibiotic-Resistant UTI Bacteria More Common

A new study shows that Antibiotic-resistant UTI bacteria is becoming more common; Knowlex has created a short-film about the research and what you should know about this worrying dilemma.

49% of AMR increase has a urinary source.    Health policy makers must stop overlooking basic specimen collection and create a protocol for use.

Read the article and watch the film

Giovanna Forte on TV

Disruptive TV: Giant Live Health Innovators

Barry Shrier, Founder of annual health innovation event Giant Live, presents the third Disruptor Giant Health Innovators TV interview featuring Giovanna Forte, CEO of Forte Medical, Francis White from AliveCor, Dr Sophie Bostoc​k of Sleepio and Etienne Bourdon from Healthy Health. Watch the half-hour programme here with Disruptive Live