Micro Direct is a leading supplier of respiratory products to many of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies for regulatory and post-marketing clinical research trials. The stability of the Micro Direct digital volume spirometer and the subsequent feature that regular calibration is not required prior to use, means that the instruments are particularly easy to use and provide reproducible results anywhere in the world. This is further supported by the ongoing use of MicroLoop turbine spirometers in the 5 year AstraZeneca START study in 32 countries and the 1999 British Government Department of Trade and Industry mass COPD spirometry screening programme of former coal miners. To help ensure validation critical to your research, we are pleased to provide the following services:

• Quality Assurance certification
• Full bronchial challenge test protocol
• Customised protocol- specific software
• Investigator training
• High quality technical support service
  

In support of your audit requirements for regulatory trials all Micro Direct spirometers hold certification to:

• Independent test data to exceed 1994 ATS update recommendations for both diagnostic and monitoring spirometers
• CE and FDA approval
• ISO9002 manufacture
• EN46002 Medical Device accreditation
• ATS Waveform mechanical calibration checks and certificates pre and post trial
  

SuperSpiro now features the most comprehensive Challenge Test programme available on a desktop unit, with protocols for Standard PC (methacholine), Standard PD (histamine), hypertonic saline, exercise and Mannitol challenge tests. The unit is easily customised to your own trial specific requirements and clearly takes the user through each stage of the testing procedure. Programme selection options include:

• Alarm settings
• Drug dosage
• Dosage intervals
• Different dosage calculation methods