March 2006Michelson Diagnostics was founded by Jon Holmes and four colleagues from the (now defunct) optical engineering company Sira Technology Ltd, with the aim of exploiting IP developed by the team when they were Sira's Biomedical Instruments Group. |
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June 2007First images from the prototype OCT Microscope obtained at Gloucester Royal Hospital demonstrate the power of the Multi-Beam OCT technology to resolve fine clinical detail - results published in 'Biophotonics International' |
![]() September 2007£600k invested in Michelson Diagnostics by London Seed Capital, Catapult Venture Management Ltd, and London Business Angels. |
January 2008Sales of EX1301 OCT Microscope commenced. |
January 2009Prototype 'VivoSight' Multi-beam OCT scanner with hand-held probe demonstrated to acclaim at BiOS2009, San Jose. |
June 2009First US sale announced. |
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July 2009VivoSight OCT Product launched with CE mark for clinical use. |
August 2009ISO13485 accreditation awarded, enabling Michelson Diagnostics to develop and manufacture medical products. |
November 2009Integral Corporation appointed exclusive distributor for VivoSight scanner in Japan. |
January 2010US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) awarded 510(k) clearance for VivoSight OCT topical scanner. |