Thiru. DR. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, unveils ICHOR Medical Molding System at KRIYA Medical Technologies

Chennai, 20th September 2024: Kriya Medical Technologies, a leading medical devices company headquartered in Chennai, has introduced the ICHOR Medical Molding System, a fully automated, state-of-the-art system designed to deliver 250 million units of blood collection tubes annually. The machinery was unveiled by Thiru. DR. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, at KRIYA Medical’s manufacturing facility at Oragadam Industrial Corridor in Chennai on Wednesday, 18th September.

The ICHOR System is a state-of-the-art, fully integrated high-speed manufacturing system for Evacuated Blood Collection Tubes. With a production capacity of 7 lakh tubes per day, amounting to 250 million tubes annually, this advanced system will play a key role in localizing production of blood collection tubes. This initiative places India on the global stage as a high-tech manufacturing hub, positioning the country to export these products to key markets such as the United States, Canada, and Japan.

Commenting on the inauguration, Thiru. DR. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, said, “ It was my pleasure to inaugurate Kriya Medical Technologies’ highly innovative ICHOR Medical Molding System at their manufacturing facility today at the SIPCOT Medical Devices Park in Oragadam near Chennai. Such one-of-a-kind facilities align perfectly with our Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. MK Stalin’s vision of boosting advanced manufacturing capabilities in the state.”

Anu Moturi, CEO and Founder, KRIYA Medical Technologies, said, “ Our mission at Kriya is to make quality healthcare accessible to all. The ICHOR system is a crucial part of this mission, allowing us to significantly scale up the production of essential diagnostic and therapeutic tools that can improve the lives of billions worldwide. We believe that every life is valuable, and through the ICHOR system and our other offerings, we are dedicated to being a trusted partner in delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare.”

The ICHOR system operates 24/7 with full automation and remote monitoring capabilities from Canada, Japan, and Luxembourg. Developed through a global partnership, Kriya Medical Technologies was responsible for the product design and quality standards, while Husky managed the automation and equipment design.

About KRIYA

KRIYA is a Make in India initiative. It’s an emerging Medical Device company headquartered in Chennai, India. The company is focused on innovating digitally integrated diagnostic solutions designed to expand access to affordable health care delivering good health for all.

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