Abbott technology to be installed in FDA testing laboratories

Libertyville Township-based Abbott Laboratories said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will begin implementing Abbott's STARLIMS software-based laboratory information management system as part of the agency's initiative to enhance FDA testing laboratories.

STARLIMS software will be used to manage complex processes and the analysis of the vast amounts of information generated by FDA laboratories.

As part of a master agreement with Dovel Technologies, a company that provides high-end software applications to government organizations, the FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs will begin deploying the software, designed to enhance testing of food and drug chemistries, devices, forensics material and microbiology samples. The ORA operates mainly five types of laboratories in 14 separate locations.

The LIMS solution will provide the needed capability to manage the analytical workflow operations in ORA labs for approximately 825 users supporting sample accountability, data analysis, document control, report generation, and other lab operation functions.

“We're looking forward to working on this important initiative,” said Isaac Friedman, head of Abbott's STARLIMS business. “STARLIMS has a successful track record in implementing web-based LIMS for life sciences organizations, public health laboratories and a number of federal agencies.” About STARLIMS

Based in Hollywood, Fla., Abbott's STARLIMS business is a provider of laboratory information management systems, with more than 20 years of LIMS experience.  Its products help improve the reliability of laboratory sampling processes, support compliance with domestic and international regulations and industry standards, and provide comprehensive reporting, monitoring and analysis capabilities.