ALBUQUERQUE, NM / ACCESSWIRE / May 24, 2022 / Net Medical Xpress (OTC PINK:NMXS) announced today that it is preparing to launch a new testing service to support orthopedic surgeons in dealing with infection. CEO Dick Govatski said, "We are pleased to announce we are pairing with bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, to offer their new Joint Infection Panel to the orthopedic surgeon community.

"This is an important new tool in helping surgeons worldwide to detect and deal with threats of infection. The testing involves surgeons taking samples of synovial fluid from a patient's joint for us to run the tests in our lab here in Albuquerque. Our proprietary software is an essential component in linking with the bioMérieux technology.

"We expect our new orthopedic service to become a premier product of Net Medical. We currently anticipate launching the service in July," Govatski said.

Earlier this month, bioMérieux received De Novo authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its BIOFIRE® Joint Infection (JI) Panel. The panel tests for 31 pathogens implicated in most acute joint infections. It includes 8 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes to optimize antibiotic therapy and stewardship.

Joint infections are medical emergencies that can involve either native or prosthetic joints. They can occur at all ages leading to functional joint impairment or long-lasting disability. In some cases, they can even be life- threatening. As the number of joint replacements increases, the threat of prosthetic joint infections is rising globally.

Optimal treatment of joint infections depends on a rapid and accurate diagnosis. Until now, diagnosis of joint infections has been challenging as available diagnostic methods provide variable accuracy, may have long turnaround times and are often negatively impacted by prior antimicrobial therapy.

The new BIOFIRE® JI Panel allows healthcare providers to quickly identify pathogens commonly found in patients with suspected joint infections, along with AMR genes to optimally guide antibiotic therapy, all in one simple rapid test. With a rapid turnaround time of about 1 hour and a broad panel menu of 39 targets, the BIOFIRE® JI Panel addresses unmet needs in joint infection diagnostics. Through fast and accurate results, the BIOFIRE® JI Panel may provide more informed decision-making for pathogen-guided management of patients with joint infections.

About bioMerieux

bioMerieux has been a major global player in the field of diagnostics for infectious diseases for more than 55 years. Please visit their website at https://www.biomerieux.com and www.biofiredx.com.

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About Net Medical - publicly traded (OTC PINK:NMXS) since 1999.

Net Medical has two operating units. Net Medical Labs is a moderate complex CLIA certified lab that specializes in virus and infection testing and diagnostics. The company's mobile fleet of vans provide COVID and flu testing in New Mexico for schools, companies, homeless shelters and nursing homes. The company provides a unique Test-To-Treat program for home and office care that combines both diagnostic and pharmaceutical services that are particularly valuable in rural communities. The lab also serves as a reference lab for physician offices and other facilities that lack services for complex virus diagnostics. Net Medical Xpress provides telemedicine solutions for hospitals, nursing homes, specialty hospitals and other medical facilities. The company maintains a 24/7/365 call center, software developers and telemedicine platforms.

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SOURCE: Net Medical Xpress Solutions, Inc.