Novel Microdevices, Inc.


Novel Microdevices, Inc. is a woman-owned, woman-led company based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in the development of ultra-portable, rapid, point-of-care molecular diagnostic systems. Their mission is to revolutionize infectious disease diagnostics, particularly for women’s health and under-resourced populations, by providing fast, accurate, and affordable testing solutions. Their flagship platform, Novel Dx, is designed to deliver lab-quality results in under 15 minutes, enabling immediate diagnosis and treatment at the point of care. The company is committed to addressing global health challenges, including antibiotic-resistant infections, through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

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Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Novel Microdevices, Inc.


Patents

Sample-to-answer microfluidic system and method including vertical microfluidic device and automated actuation mechanisms

US-12370544-B2

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Automated point-of-care devices for complex sample processing and methods of use thereof

US-12151239-B2

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Sample extraction device and methods of use thereof

US-11660599-B2

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Automated point-of-care devices for complex sample processing and methods of use thereof

US-11364495-B2

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Sample processing device comprising magnetic and mechanical actuating elements using linear or rotational motion and methods of use thereof

US-11260392-B2

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Products

Ultraportable point-of-care molecular diagnostic system (in development)

A lightweight, battery-powered sample-to-answer molecular diagnostic system using single-use microfluidic cartridges to perform rapid NAAT/RT-PCR and deliver lab-quality results in ~15 minutes. The system is in development and not available for sale.


Services

Establishment of an on-site GMP-compliant pilot facility to produce single-use microfluidic cartridges, enabling transition to automated, high-throughput manufacturing.

Development of integrated assays and microfluidic cartridges for rapid, multiplexed detection of respiratory and sexually transmitted infections, including resistance markers.

Expertise Areas

  • Point-of-care molecular diagnostic development
  • Microfluidic cartridge design and manufacturing scale-up
  • Rapid RT-PCR and NAAT assay development
  • Multiplex infectious disease diagnostics (respiratory and STIs)
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Key Technologies

  • Rapid RT-PCR (point-of-care)
  • Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT)
  • Microfluidic single-use cartridges
  • Integrated lysis
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News & Updates

Novel Microdevices, Inc. has been awarded $633,757 through the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program by the Maryland Department of Commerce to establish a GMP-compliant pilot manufacturing facility for microfluidic cartridges used in its diagnostic platform.

Profiled for the 2024 Mayor’s Awards, highlighting the company’s leadership in medical diagnostic innovation and recent NIH RADx® Tech program funding.

Awarded ~$1.4M from NIH RADx® Tech to develop a next-generation, high-performance, point-of-care RT-PCR test.

Received up to $13.8 million from CARB-X for the development of a rapid, point-of-care, molecular diagnostic platform for the detection of sexually transmitted diseases, including antibiotic-resistant infections.

Joined Baltimore’s LaunchPort™ Medtech Venture Center, supporting the company’s growth and innovation in medical diagnostics.

Andrea Pais, co-founder and CEO, recognized for her leadership and innovation in developing accessible diagnostic testing systems.

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