‘Amazing technology’: New Spartan CEO says Ottawa firm on verge of market breakthrough
Chief executive Roger Eacock says rapid COVID-19 tests are poised to make local biotech company a force on the ‘international stage.’
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Spartan Bioscience cleared to launch trials for COVID-19 test upgrades
Company says it hopes to get Health Canada’s approval to market the test “in the coming weeks.”
Spartan Bioscience targeting fall approval for rapid COVID-19 test upgrades
Ottawa firm says it has applied to Health Canada to begin clinical trials on a fix for its rapid COVID-19 testing device after the agency
Spartan Bioscience says it’s found fix for COVID-19 test, set to reapply for Health Canada approval
Ottawa biotech firm voluntarily recalled test in May after federal regulatory agency expressed concern about its effectiveness.
Air Canada, Ottawa’s Spartan Bioscience look to roll out rapid COVID-19 testing devices at airports
Canada’s flagship carrier said Tuesday it’s asked Spartan “to assess how best to employ” its technology to screen passengers and airline employees.
Spartan Bioscience faces setback in COVID-19 test rollout
Ottawa company said it would recall the 5,500 test shipped nationally and work on additional clinical studies.
Coping with COVID-19: Spartan Bioscience’s 15-year ‘overnight success story’
The backstory behind the Ottawa biotech company making global headlines for its innovative DNA testing product.
Laurie Dickson believes manufacturers like his have a major role to play in making the country less reliant on foreign suppliers of vital medical equipment.
Spartan Bioscience gets Health Canada approval for rapid COVID-19 test
An Ottawa-based biotech firm says Health Canada has given it the go-ahead to start shipping its rapid COVID-19 testing technology. Spartan Bioscience says its test
Spartan Bioscience fielding flurry of orders for COVID-19 test kit
An Ottawa-based biotech firm says orders are pouring in from across the world for its handheld device that’s designed to produce COVID-19 test results in
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