i2a SA
i2a is a pioneer in microbiological diagnostics, specializing in automated systems for reading and interpreting agar-based antibiograms. Since 1988, the company has been committed to innovation, providing solutions that support medical laboratories in optimizing management and improving patient care. With a focus on antibiotic resistance, i2a develops cutting-edge technologies, automation, software, and reagents to deliver rapid, reliable, and precise analysis, contributing to the fight against antimicrobial resistance worldwide. The company also offers advanced training programs for healthcare professionals and maintains a strong leadership team dedicated to innovation and quality.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
i2a SA
10 Rue de la Paix, 69003 Lyon, France
Products
Automated agar AST reader (incubation, imaging, interpretation)
Instrument that automates plate incubation, scheduled image capture and applies rule-based interpretation to agar-based antibiograms.
Semi-automatic agar AST reader
Semi-automated imaging device that assists laboratory staff in capturing and reviewing images of agar-based susceptibility tests.
Expert middleware for bacteriology (data management and modules)
Modular middleware for managing microbiology laboratory data, expert AST interpretation, epidemiology monitoring and instrument interfacing.
Rapid agar susceptibility medium
Agar formulation intended to shorten incubation and readable zone times for susceptibility testing in selected organisms.
Inoculum standardization device
Device to standardize bacterial inoculum for agar inoculation and preparatory steps for identification workflows.
Laboratory consumables and kits (disks, swabs, tubes, standards kits)
Kits and consumables to standardize inoculum preparation and disk diffusion testing, including swabs, tubes and packaged sets aligned with standards.
Automated agar AST reader (incubation, imaging, interpretation)
Instrument that automates plate incubation, scheduled image capture and applies rule-based interpretation to agar-based antibiograms.
Semi-automatic agar AST reader
Semi-automated imaging device that assists laboratory staff in capturing and reviewing images of agar-based susceptibility tests.
Expert middleware for bacteriology (data management and modules)
Modular middleware for managing microbiology laboratory data, expert AST interpretation, epidemiology monitoring and instrument interfacing.
Rapid agar susceptibility medium
Agar formulation intended to shorten incubation and readable zone times for susceptibility testing in selected organisms.
Inoculum standardization device
Device to standardize bacterial inoculum for agar inoculation and preparatory steps for identification workflows.
Laboratory consumables and kits (disks, swabs, tubes, standards kits)
Kits and consumables to standardize inoculum preparation and disk diffusion testing, including swabs, tubes and packaged sets aligned with standards.
Services
Provision and deployment of middleware modules to integrate laboratory instruments, manage microbiology data and enable bidirectional connectivity with LIS.
Supply and integration of automated incubator-readers plus expert software to image, read and interpret agar-based antibiograms.
Customer support, technical assistance, accredited user training and distribution partnerships for market coverage and local service.
Structured, accredited courses and practical sessions to train laboratory staff on software and diagnostic workflows; materials and registration information provided online.
Provision and deployment of middleware modules to integrate laboratory instruments, manage microbiology data and enable bidirectional connectivity with LIS.
Supply and integration of automated incubator-readers plus expert software to image, read and interpret agar-based antibiograms.
Customer support, technical assistance, accredited user training and distribution partnerships for market coverage and local service.
Structured, accredited courses and practical sessions to train laboratory staff on software and diagnostic workflows; materials and registration information provided online.
Expertise Areas
- Automated and semi-automated agar-based antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Laboratory middleware and clinical microbiology informatics
- Rapid agar medium formulation for accelerated AST
- Laboratory automation integration and instrument interfacing
Key Technologies
- Automated image-based AST reading
- Decision-rule expert interpretation software
- Middleware with bidirectional LIS integration
- Automated MIC gradient strip analysis
News & Updates
ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Certification ensuring that medical devices and services are designed, produced, and serviced to the highest standards, with control over the supply chain and quality management system.
ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Certification ensuring that medical devices and services are designed, produced, and serviced to the highest standards, with control over the supply chain and quality management system.