SYDNEY, Australia and SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entra Health Systems, an international applied healthcare technology company, received final approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), for their MyGlucoHealth diabetic care solution. TGA is Australia's regulatory agency, the counterpart of the U.S. FDA. Receipt of TGA approval ensures that MyGlucoHealth meets Australian standards of quality, safety, and efficacy.
The company also announced this week the establishment of Entra Health Systems Pty Ltd to manage regional sales, marketing, as well as customer support of MyGlucoHealth products. With headquarters in Sydney, New South Wales, Entra Health Systems Pty Ltd will manage the roll out of the MyGlucoHealth meter, the world's first integrated FDA cleared and CE certified Bluetooth(r)-enabled blood glucose meter in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific.
"Our goal is to play a leadership role to make MyGlucoHealth the standard of diabetic care in Australia and the Asia Pacific," said Richard Strobridge, Chief Executive Officer of Entra Health Systems. "We are already building a customer base within the region. Having a local presence is crucial to maintaining localized distribution and world-class customer care. Our new Australian subsidiary will directly manage all of those operations."
"We also want to acknowledge the extensive support we received from the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the Department of State and Regional Development for New South Wales which streamlined the process of establishing our local presence," Strobridge added.
About MyGlucoHealth(r)
MyGlucoHealth is the first FDA cleared, TGA approved and CE certified Bluetooth blood glucose meter in the world. The meter along with the MyGlucoHealth Network form an integrated telehealth platform supporting patients and healthcare professionals in the control and treatment of diabetes. MyGlucoHealth gives patients more direct control over their care and provides clear lines of communication with clinicians and caregivers.
The MyGlucoHealth meter works in combination with a real-time online data collection network to upload and manage blood glucose readings using a mobile phone or PC computer.
About Entra Health Systems
Entra Health Systems is an international applied technology company whose charter is to improve healthcare management. Entra Health's products and services improve communication between the patient, clinician and caregiver. Entra Health provides technologies that enhance patient care while at the same time reducing the burden on healthcare providers. Improved patient care means improved patient outcomes and reduces the cost of care. For more information visit: www.entrahealthsystems.com or www.myglucohealth.net.
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