THOROFARE, N.J., April 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akers Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKER) (AIM:AKR.L), ("Akers" or the "Company"), a medical device company focused on reducing the cost of healthcare through faster, easier diagnostics, has signed an exclusive Master Distributor Agreement with ADS Inc. ("ADS") for the marketing and supply of Akers' rapid diagnostic assays to U.S. Government agencies and departments (the "Agreement").
ADS is the premier equipment procurement and support solutions specialist to the military, law enforcement, first responders and the defense industries in the United States.
The Agreement, which has an initial term of eighteen months, spans the entirety of Akers' product catalog but will focus initially on marketing the Company's rapid test for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (an allergic condition associated with the commonly used blood-thinner Heparin, generally used in various surgical procedures); the Company's rapid, light-weight test for determining blood type compatibility in remote locations; and the Company's range of rapid tests for infectious diseases including Malaria and Dengue Fever.
"Akers and ADS have identified a number of areas in which U.S. Government departments such as the Department of Defense could benefit significantly from the introduction of the Company's rapid diagnostic assays," said Raymond F. Akers, Jr. PhD, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board.
"These include the introduction of the Company's PIFA Heparin/PF4 rapid assays to military hospitals in order to reduce the costs and risks associated with the use of Heparin as a blood-thinning agent; our rapid blood-typing card for use in blood transfusions under battlefield conditions; and tests for infectious diseases such as Malaria and Dengue Fever out in the field or in remote locations where speed and ease of diagnosis are of paramount importance," continued Dr. Akers.
"ADS is the preeminent distributor to this important target market so we are delighted to partner with them through this agreement to reach these large potential customers," added Dr. Akers.
ABOUT AKERS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Akers Biosciences develops, manufactures, and supplies rapid screening and testing products designed to deliver quicker and more cost-effective healthcare information to healthcare providers and consumers. The Company has advanced the science of diagnostics while responding to major shifts in healthcare through the development of several proprietary platform technologies. The Company's state-of-the-art rapid diagnostic assays can be performed virtually anywhere in minutes when time is of the essence. The Company has aligned with major healthcare companies and high volume medical product distributors to maximize product offerings, and to be a major worldwide competitor in diagnostics.
Additional information on the Company and its products can be found at www.akersbiosciences.com. Follow us on Twitter @AkersBio.
ABOUT ADS INC.
ADS Inc. is a leading solutions provider that proudly serves all branches of the U.S. Military, federal, state and local government organization, law enforcement, first responders, foreign governments and the defense industry. The company is focused on solving customers' challenges through the largest product and service selection, the broadest array of procurement and contract options, world-class support and logistics solutions and legendary customer service. ADS is a single source that actively seeks out customers' equipment and logistics challenges to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions that help them complete their mission and maintain readiness. ADS equipment and support solutions include C4ISR, Combat Support, Medical, Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), Weapons and Optics as well as Special Missions, including CWMD, CBRNe EOD, First Responders and Maritime Operations.
Additional information can be found at www.adsinc.com.
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