HISTORY

In Vitro Diagnostics Div. and Business History

1962
Launched Japan’s first reagent for serum transaminase (GOT, GPT) measurement
1982
Launched LPIA 1
1987
Launched LPIA 100
1989
“Enzyme-Electrode Method” transferred from MEI (currently known as Panasonic Corporation) to PHC IVD
1991
Commenced production and sales of the first generation of glucose monitoring system for Japan market
1993
Commenced sales of the first generation of glucose monitoring system for outside of Japan
1995
Launched LPIA S500
2001
Launched LPIA NV7
2003
  • Commenced production and sales of the second generation of glucose monitoring system
  • Started business directly with Bayer Corporation (currently known as Ascensia Diabetes Care)
2005

Commenced production and sales of lancet and lancet device

Launched PATHFAST

2006
Commenced production and sales of motorized digital injector for growth hormone
2007
Launched STACIA
2011
  • Commenced operation of new factory plant for glucose sensors
  • Commenced production and sales of the third generation of glucose monitoring system

PATHFAST cTnI received FDA approval and launched in the United States

2012
  • Commenced production and sales of Point Of Care Testing System
  • Commenced production and sales of blood glucose monitoring systems for hospitals and clinics
  • Commenced production and sales of motorized digital injector for apomorphine hydrochloride
2013

Commenced production and sales of Fractional Nitric Oxide level measuring system

PATHFAST Presepsin approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan

2015
Acquisition of diabetes care business from Bayer AG to establish “Ascensia Diabetes Care”
2019
Launched STACIA CN10
2020
Launched growth hormone therapy medication management app
2021
Commenced production and sales of motorized digital injector for rheumatoid arthritis
2023
  • Commenced production and sales of motorized digital injector for osteogenesis promoter
  • Integration of LSIM’s Diagnostic Reagents & Instruments business under PHC IVD
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