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Nov 28, 2013

Increasing ease-of-use for diabetics
New lineup of sensors for self monitoring of blood glucose

ARKRAY, Inc. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward) is proud to announce the 3 December (Tuesday) release of the aluminum pack version of the G Sensor for self monitoring of blood glucose.

ARKRAY, Inc. (herein ’ARKRAY’) initially released the G Sensor to expand its sensor product line for self monitoring of blood glucose (or BGM) used in the patient measurement of their own blood glucose values. In addition to the current bottle version, ARKRAY is now releasing a aluminum pack version of the sensor for improved ease-of-opening, ease-of-use and to correspond to the needs of both patients and medical professionals.

ARKRAY will continue to develop products that are easy-to-use for patients and medical professionals, work towards improved QOL for patients and support diabetes care and education in medical facilities.

Main features of the G Sensor (aluminum pack)

•Easy-to-open

An easy-to-open format allows even patients with weakness in the hands to open the pack.

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•Portable and useful

Compact aluminum packs take up very little space, and allows you to take just the number of sensors you need with you.


•A long shelf life

Each sensor is protected with dessicant in each aluminum pack making it resistant to moisture.
This means you can use each sensor any time up until its own shelf life expires.
*Sensors in bottle packs have a shelf life of 3 months from time of opening.


G Sensor (Aluminum pack) lineup

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Overview of Glucose kit for self testing: G Sensor (aluminum pack)

Name Glucose kit for self testing: G Sensor (aluminum pack)
Release date Tuesday 3 December 2013
Specifications  
   Meas. items Glucose in blood
   Meas. range 10-600mg/dL
   Min sample vol. 0.6µL (whole blood)
   Meas. Time 5.5 seconds from detection of blood application (spec with dedicated device)
Sale price 25 sensors: RRP JPY3500 (tax incl.)
30 sensors RRP JPY4200 (tax incl.)
500 sensors (25 strips x 20 boxes) RRP JPY65000 (tax incl.)
1500 sensors (30 strips x 50 boxes) RRP JPY195000 (tax incl.)
Approval No. 21400AMZ00483000
Classification in vitro medical product

This product will be sold through ARKRAY Marketing, Inc. (ARKRAY, Inc.’s distributor in Japan).
This product is only available in Japan and is not sold in other countries.

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