StatLab Medical Products (“StatLab”), a leading global developer and manufacturer of medical diagnostic supplies and equipment, proudly announces the launch of its self-manufactured KT™ brand of premium microscope slides and coverglass. This innovative product line marks a significant milestone for StatLab, as it represents the first slides developed, manufactured, and sold within the StatLab group. The launch is expected to strengthen StatLab’s position as a leader in the pathology consumables market.
A Milestone in Manufacturing Excellence
The KT™ brand comes as the direct result of StatLab’s recent acquisition of Knittel Glass, a well-established German company known for its premium microscope slides and coverglass. Knittel Glass has been recognized for its cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, enabling it to produce high-quality products for laboratories across the globe. By integrating Knittel’s expertise and state-of-the-art production techniques, StatLab has successfully positioned itself as a premier producer of consumables for pathology labs worldwide. This new line signifies a strategic step forward for StatLab in its mission to deliver superior-quality, performance-driven products for medical diagnostics.
KT™ Slides: Versatility and Precision for Pathology Labs
The KT™ premium slide range is designed to deliver exceptional performance, even in the most demanding pathology settings. With multiple options in coatings, corners, and colours, these slides offer laboratories flexibility and precision. Customers can choose from a variety of slide types, including:
- KT1: Non-adhesive slides, ideal for routine pathology
- KT3+: Standard adhesive slides for enhanced tissue adhesion
- KT5+: Advanced adhesive slides, designed for specialised diagnostic applications
Each KT™ slide is put through a rigorous two-step quality control process to ensure consistent quality and flawless performance in pathology labs. This quality assurance guarantees the reliability and accuracy that laboratories need to handle high sample volumes with confidence. Additionally, the KT™ slide range has been validated for use with StatLab’s PiSmart slide printers, ensuring seamless integration with existing lab technologies. These slides are also digital-pathology friendly, allowing for enhanced diagnostic capabilities in modern pathology workflows.
KT™ Koverglass: Unmatched Clarity and Colour Accuracy
Complementing the KT™ slide range is the KT™ Koverglass line, made from Schott D263®M glass. Known for its high refractive index and uniform dimensions, this coverglass offers superior clarity and true-to-life colour representation. The KT™ Koverglass ensures that pathology labs can achieve the most accurate and precise visual results when examining tissue samples, a crucial factor in effective diagnostics. This superior level of clarity ultimately leads to more accurate diagnoses and improved patient outcomes.
A Vision for the Future: Integrated Solutions
“This launch signifies the future of StatLab, where we create value for our customers through a fully integrated ecosystem of self-manufactured consumables,” said Lance Mikus, Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at StatLab. “Our goal is to ensure that our customers can provide the best patient care possible, and we understand that preanalytical processes and consumables play a critical role in this. We are proud of the trust that our customers place in us when they use our products for their vital work.
StatLab’s KT™ brand is a reflection of the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation and quality in the medical diagnostics field. The self-manufactured KT™ slides and coverglass ensure that pathologists have the right tools to deliver high-quality diagnostic services, contributing to better patient care and outcomes.
Commercial Availability
The KT™ premium slides and coverglass are set to launch in the US on 15 October 2024, with international availability planned for 2025. This launch represents a significant step for StatLab in providing advanced solutions to the pathology sector and supporting laboratories with high-performance consumables.
