Hot on the heels of the announcement that it’s been awarded a government grant of $1.25m to progress its technology, Israeli colorectal capsule endoscopy developer Check-Cap Ltd., tells us it has entered into an agreement with GE Healthcare to develop and validate high-volume manufacturing for X-ray source production and assembly into Check-Cap’s capsule. Upon successful completion, the parties may discuss collaboration on execution of a high-volume manufacturing facility and distribution of the Check-Cap system.
Company comments
“We are very excited to commence this strategic relationship with GE Healthcare as we continue our efforts to optimize the supply chain for the Check-Cap system,” said Bill Densel, CEO of Check-Cap. “GE Healthcare is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of diagnostic imaging agents and radio-pharmaceutical drugs and devices. We believe that leveraging their experience and expertise provides us with a significant opportunity to meet our goal of increasing the time and cost efficiencies of production of our capsule for use in future clinical trials and commercialization.”
published: August 5, 2016 in: Company News, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology