Meridian Bioscience, Inc. announced that the recent product transfer and launch of its innovative molecular test illumigene Malaria was accomplished on an accelerated schedule via a collaboration with Lean Continuous Improvements, LLC. The development and transfer of medical devices is a complicated and highly regulated process. The company recognized the need to streamline the tasks and activities required to move a new test from the product development phase through to final regulatory approval, and ultimately to company lab customers.

Lean Continuous Improvements is a Cincinnati-based consulting firm that is expert in applying lean principles, in conjunction with project management, that minimize wasted time, that help facilitate conflict resolution and that increase the team's energy while maximizing product quality.