QuidelOrtho Corporation has launched the VITROS™ 450 Chemistry System, a compact, waterless analyser designed for low-volume and community-based laboratories. The San Diego, California-based company announced the launch on 27 October 2026 across key markets including China, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

Designed for water, space and staffing constraints

QuidelOrtho said the system is intended to support patient care in rural clinics, urban satellite labs and network facilities, particularly where laboratories face water, space or staffing constraints. The company describes the analyser as having an intuitive design and simplified maintenance. It says the system keeps testing simple, consistent and dependable regardless of who is at the bench.

Waterless operation

According to QuidelOrtho, the system’s waterless operation removes the need for plumbing or drains and eliminates water consumption entirely. The company said this, together with the overall system design, also helps reduce operational waste and energy use. It added that the approach makes high-quality, reliable chemistry testing possible in a broader range of laboratory environments, including those with infrastructure constraints.

Performance, service and network use

QuidelOrtho said the analyser delivers high-quality results aligned with Six Sigma standards and is supported by award-winning service. It cited the system’s MicroSlide™ technology, waterless operation, compact footprint, performance and remote diagnostic capabilities as the combination that distinguishes it.

For laboratory networks the VITROS 450 System can extend consistent, reliable testing closer to where care is delivered. It also provides a standardised system within the VITROS portfolio, supporting consistent results and simplified operations across sites. QuidelOrtho said the launch strengthens the global VITROS portfolio.

For more information, visit: https://www.quidelortho.com/global/en

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