The Geneva-based biotech has been developing its antibody temelimab for the last 16 years. Data from its Phase II studies show its need for a big pharma development partner.

BioFire’s test detects a range of respiratory and bacterial infections, including SARS-CoV-2. Its clearance is the first example of how other products with EUAs can stay on the market after the pandemic.

Medtech industry group AdvaMed has developed a registry to share data on how many COVID-19 diagnostic tests are available and where they are, with a goal of foreseeing and nipping in the bud potential test shortages. Thirteen diagnostic manufacturers – including Abbott, Roche, Siemens and Thermo Fisher Scientific – have partnered with AdvaMed on the initiative.