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Polymer Technology Systems Appoints Dr. Frank LaDuca as Chief Science and
Technology Officer
Twenty year industry professional brings experience and expertise
in medical technology and product development
Indianapolis, IN (July 29, 2008) - Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (PTS, Inc.), a provider of Point-ofCare (POC) diagnostic products to healthcare and consumer industries, announces the appointment of Dr.
Frank LaDuca as its Chief Science and Technology Officer. Dr. LaDuca will be responsible for managing all
technical staff and programs, including product design and development, strategic technology planning,
quality assurance, quality control, clinical and regulatory affairs, and technical support.
“Frank brings a wealth of experience and product development knowledge that makes him a strategic asset
for PTS,” said Robert Huffstodt, President and CEO of PTS, Inc. “He has a proven track record with a
broad understanding of products in a regulated medical environment. In addition to his expertise in product
development, Frank has a strong regulatory, quality and compliance background that will aid PTS in our
future endeavors.”
Dr. LaDuca is a senior management professional with extensive experience in a regulated medical
environment. Prior to joining PTS, Inc. he served as Vice President at Siemens Medical Solutions –
Diagnostics in Tarrytown, N.Y., managing the global Quality System. Prior to Siemens, Frank was the
Senior Director of Global Regulatory Affairs for Bayer Healthcare Diagnostics. His other appointments
include Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs and Vice President, R&D at International
Technidyne Corporation, a POC diagnostic manufacturer, located in Edison, N.J.
“The PTS product and service offerings in the area of lipid, notably cholesterol, management have the
potential to significantly improve healthcare delivery, world-wide. The well-established CardioChek® brand
provides a strong foundation for corporate growth and value. ” said LaDuca. “As a long time member of the
POC community, it is exciting to join a talented and dedicated team focused on building better products and
services to benefit the professional and consumer marketplace.”
For additional information on Polymer Technology Systems, please visit www.cardiochek.com.
About Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. (PTS)
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. is a global company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with sales offices in Africa,
Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. The company manufactures and markets Point-of-Care
and home diagnostic products including the CardioChek and CardioChek PA handheld analyzers. Polymer Technology Systems
has developed CardioChek Test Strip Kits for home use with the CardioChek monitor to measure Total cholesterol, HDL
cholesterol or Triglycerides. The company also offers tests for direct LDL Cholesterol, Ketone, Glucose, a Lipid Panel and other
combination test strips for professional use with the CardioChek PA. For more information visit www.cardiochek.com.
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