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|name=Picterus | {{Infobox company | ||
| | | name = Picterus AS | ||
| | | org_number = 915582567 | ||
| | | founded = 2015-06-08 | ||
| | | employees = 16 | ||
| | | address = Norway | ||
| industry = 72.100 – Biotechnology research | |||
| website = https://www.picterus.com | |||
| nht_category = Startup | |||
| description = Picterus develops Picterus Jaundice Pro — a jaundice screening device that turns a smartphone into a jaundice measurement tool using a calibration card. Approved for clinical use by healthcare professionals and caregivers. Enables screening of newborns for jaundice at home. First two weeks of life are critical for jaundice detection. | |||
| notes = 16 employees. FDA/CE clearance confirmed. Most commercially advanced neonatal jaundice device in NHT cluster. | |||
| related_companies = [[BabySensor]], [[Anue]], [[Cimon Medical]], [[Colic Button]], [[Norway Health Tech]] | |||
| categories = Norway Health Tech, Startups, Medical Devices, Neonatal Care, Diagnostics | |||
| sources = https://www.picterus.com (Wayback Machine); https://data.brreg.no/enhetsregisteret/api/enheter/915582567 | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | == About == | ||
Picterus AS is a Norwegian medical technology company developing smartphone-based screening solutions for neonatal jaundice. Founded in 2015 with 16 employees. | |||
== | == Product == | ||
== | === Picterus Jaundice Pro === | ||
[[Category: | Picterus Jaundice Pro is a jaundice screening device consisting of: | ||
[[Category: | * A smartphone app | ||
* A color calibration card | |||
The system turns any smartphone into a jaundice screening device, enabling parents and healthcare professionals to screen newborns for jaundice wherever they are. Key features: | |||
* Approved for clinical use by healthcare professionals and caregivers | |||
* Smart guidance ensures correct camera distance and positioning | |||
* Quality check before photo capture | |||
* Reliable results in seconds | |||
* Color calibration card ensures accuracy | |||
== Clinical Need == | |||
Neonatal jaundice is common in newborns, and early detection is important to prevent serious complications (kernicterus). While healthcare professionals typically assess newborns after delivery, jaundice symptoms may not appear until a few days after birth — often after the mother and baby have left the hospital. Home screening addresses this critical window. | |||
== Market Position == | |||
Picterus competes with traditional bilirubin measurement methods (transcutaneous bilirubinometers, serum bilirubin). The smartphone-based approach offers significant cost and accessibility advantages for home use. | |||
== References == | |||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Norway Health Tech]] | |||
[[Category:Startups]] | |||
[[Category:Medical Devices]] | |||
[[Category:Neonatal Care]] | |||
[[Category:Diagnostics]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:32, 14 April 2026
About[edit]
Picterus AS is a Norwegian medical technology company developing smartphone-based screening solutions for neonatal jaundice. Founded in 2015 with 16 employees.
Product[edit]
Picterus Jaundice Pro[edit]
Picterus Jaundice Pro is a jaundice screening device consisting of:
- A smartphone app
- A color calibration card
The system turns any smartphone into a jaundice screening device, enabling parents and healthcare professionals to screen newborns for jaundice wherever they are. Key features:
- Approved for clinical use by healthcare professionals and caregivers
- Smart guidance ensures correct camera distance and positioning
- Quality check before photo capture
- Reliable results in seconds
- Color calibration card ensures accuracy
Clinical Need[edit]
Neonatal jaundice is common in newborns, and early detection is important to prevent serious complications (kernicterus). While healthcare professionals typically assess newborns after delivery, jaundice symptoms may not appear until a few days after birth — often after the mother and baby have left the hospital. Home screening addresses this critical window.
Market Position[edit]
Picterus competes with traditional bilirubin measurement methods (transcutaneous bilirubinometers, serum bilirubin). The smartphone-based approach offers significant cost and accessibility advantages for home use.