VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA- (May 1, 2008)- StemSoft Software Inc, a company dedicated to providing software solutions that meet the needs of researchers and clinicians involved in cell-based processing, manipulation, and therapies is pleased to announce that the next release of StemLab, version 3.3, will include the ability to read and generate ISBT 128 Identification Numbers and bar codes.

ISBT 128 sets a global standard for the identification, labeling and information processing of human blood, tissue and organ products across international borders and disparate health care systems. In StemSoft’s continued effort to support the ongoing changes in the cellular therapy market, StemSoft has become an ISBT licensed vendor. StemLab version 3.3 will provide new and existing users with the ability to read and generate the donor, donation, and product ISBT 128 bar codes directly from within StemLab.

“StemLab 3.3 offers our new and existing clients a simple approach to the implementation of the new ISBT 128 labeling standards in the lab. StemLab is truly the only complete cellular therapy laboratory software solution,” says Jacki Hatfield, CEO of StemSoft Software Inc.

As the leading software solution for cellular therapy and cord blood banking laboratories, StemLab: 

• Tracks all consumable and equipment information and relate each use to individual product manufacturing processes for lot-to-lot traceability
• Standardizes processing through protocol driven procedures that track collections, manipulations, segments and products
• Easily manages and records the cryopreservation of multiple products from a single source
• Allows for customized freezer configurations to easily track product and related specimen inventories

StemLab™, one of StemSoft’s flagship products, supports the collection, processing, manipulation, storage and distribution or administration of high-quality cellular therapy products. StemLab™ is built to ensure quality and regulatory compliance standards are met by establishing procedural protocols, monitoring manufacturing processes, and documenting lot-to-lot traceability. For further details on StemSoft please visit http://www.stemsoft.com  

For further information on the ISBT 128 standard visit http://iccbba.org/  

About StemSoft Software Inc
StemSoft Software, a leader in the field of medical informatics provides end-to-end solutions for information management, quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements for the medical specialties. StemSoft’s current product portfolio includes specialized software for cell therapy manufacturers, and blood and marrow transplantation centers.

For more information about StemSoft’s product solutions, please visit www.stemsoft.com or email info@stemsoft.com  

For Additional Information Contact:
Nicole Waidman, Sales and Marketing Manager
250.454.6497 | nicole@stemsoft.com