MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO LTD AND CONCEPTOMED AS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE SELF-COLLECTION SAMPLING & TRANSPORT TO THE LABORATORY OR POINT OF CARE

Corsham, UK and Ballstad, Norway – 8th of April 2025

Medical Wire & Equipment Co Ltd (MWE), a leading manufacturer of specimen collection media/swabs, and ConceptoMed AS, an innovative medical device company, are pleased to announce a
strategic distribution partnership aimed at advancing Self-Collection and transportation of samples while improving patient outcomes globally.

Under this new collaboration, MWE and ConceptoMed will combine their expertise to develop and distribute cutting-edge Self-Collection devices that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of specimen collection and analysis. This partnership will leverage MWE’s extensive experience in manufacturing high-quality specimen collection and transportation media with ConceptoMed’s innovative technologies, such as the SalivaPOD®.

Key Highlights of the Partnership:

• Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy: The integration of MWE’s specimen collection media with ConceptoMed’s Pending launch of SalivaPOD™ ECO, StoolPOD™, and CapillaryPOD™ devices will ensure optimal sample quality for Microbiology or PCR diagnostics, reducing contamination and improving test sensitivity.

• Removal of the Swab: ConceptoMed’s NEW specimen collection products, allow a sample to be taken without the need for a swab while promoting better patient safety and compliance.

• Global Reach: Both companies will utilise their established distribution networks to make these advanced diagnostic solutions available to healthcare providers and researchers worldwide, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes.

Quotes:

John Hanson, Sales and Marketing Director at MWE, stated, “We are excited to partner with ConceptoMed to bring innovative diagnostic solutions to the market. This collaboration aligns with our vision to ensure every sample is collected and transported in its optimum condition, enabling the most accurate and reliable results can be acted on.”

Christian Mide, CEO of ConceptoMed, added, “Our partnership with MWE represents a significant step forward in our mission to improve patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. Together, we will drive advancements in healthcare diagnosis and treatment.”

About Medical Wire & Equipment Co Ltd:

Medical Wire & Equipment Co Ltd (MWE) is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in swabs and specimen collection media for clinical, food, pharmaceutical, forensics, environmental, and research applications. With a commitment to quality and innovation, MWE’s products are used globally in over 120 countries

About ConceptoMed AS:

ConceptoMed AS is a Norwegian medical device company dedicated to developing innovative solutions that enhance patient safety, compliance
and diagnostic outcomes. Their product portfolio includes the SalivaPOD™ for saliva collection.

For media inquiries, please contact:

• Medical Wire & Equipment Co Ltd: info@mwe.co.uk

• ConceptoMed AS: mail@conceptomed.no

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the journey towards better diagnostic solutions and improved healthcare outcomes. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting developments from MWE and ConceptoMed.