TMCnet's Susan Campbell reported last week that Health Robotics' i.v.Station won out in head-to-head tests against RIVA.
The contest comprised the public evaluation of video speed tests between i.v.STATION and RIVA sterile compounding robots, based on each company's public video testimonials at their respective Web sites of an identical powder reconstitution (80ml) and size/dose of syringe (10cc).
According to the report, the i.v.STATION proved to be 3.8 times faster than RIVA, and when considering the RIVA's higher price, i.v.STATION's per-dose price clocks in at an impressive 20 times less by comparison.
The i.v.Station is a centrally-controlled, modular distributed flexible redundant patient-specific intra-venous automation robot for non-hazardous drug preparation, compounding, and dispensing in central pharmacy locations, satellite pharmacies, and even patient care workplaces.
Werner Rainer, Health Robotics' CEO was pleased with the results, although he admitted there was still some room for improvement. A satisfied Rainer was quoted as saying, "I'm happy with i.v.STATION's throughput results in Europe and now in America, especially considering RIVA's 15+ year head-start."
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