
Handheld point-of-care diagnostic device
VitalPoint Health
A pocket-sized diagnostic reader for rapid lateral-flow assays, designed for emerging-market clinics.
Challenge
Replace a $1,200 benchtop reader with a sub-$180 handheld unit able to run unattended for an 8-hour clinic shift on a single charge.
Approach
- · Optical bench redesigned around a custom 4-LED + photodiode array on a 4-layer rigid-flex PCB.
- · Anodized aluminum enclosure machined for thermal stability and IP54 sealing.
- · Bluetooth LE pairing with a companion app for results sync and audit trail.
Specs
- MCU
- Nordic nRF52840
- Battery life
- 11 h continuous
- Enclosure
- CNC 6061-T6 aluminum
- Weight
- 168 g
- Certification
- CE / FCC / IEC 60601
Outcomes
- −84%
- unit cost vs. incumbent
- 12k
- units shipped in year 1
- 4.8/5
- clinician usability score

