Path-Tec, LLC
Path-Tec has been delivering innovative specimen and client management solutions since 2005, and we understand the challenges that laboratories encounter with their pre-analytical processes. Our client support solutions include supply and kit management, inventory management, specimen and supply logistics, and client management technology. When partnering with Path-Tec, laboratories benefit from our specimen management expertise to reduce costs, improve client service levels, and improve overall operational efficiencies. We are committed to helping your laboratory thrive in today’s changing healthcare landscape without sacrificing quality or service.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Medical Supplies
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 2005
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
Path-Tec offers innovative client supply, logistics, and technology solutions to help laboratories thrive in today’s healthcare environment.
Products
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of client supplies to meet all of your branding, kitting, compliance, and transport needs. Our kit development solutions will help you reduce cost, ensure proper specimen transportation, and maintain specimen integrity.
Logistics
We have the tools and the team to help you manage client supplies and specimen logistics. Our solutions along with our experienced logistics team provide the perfect combination to effectively navigate the challenges of supply and specimen tracking.
Technology
Our web-based platform allows you to easily manage your client support activities with tools like order and distribution management, inventory control, specimen tracking, carrier and courier logistics, business analytics, and in-depth reporting.
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
- Our mission is to become the single choice for laboratories in providing the most effective products and services to collect, transport, and track clinical samples.
Vision
- Our vision is to perfect the specimen management cycle to improve patient care and laboratory performance.
Values
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Accountability
Leadership
Kevin Boykin
CEO & President
Kevin Boykin is the CEO and founder of Path-Tec, started in 2005. He has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Mr. Boykin started his career in the U.S. Air Force as a medical laboratory specialist. He is a certified medical technologist with experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory.
Kevin was vice president of sales for Richard-Allan Scientific, a Thermo Fisher Company where he helped grow the company into the leading anatomical pathology supplier in the U.S. His background also includes extensive corporate and group purchasing contract negotiation and implementation. Kevin has successfully hired, trained and managed successful sales teams for the healthcare industry.
Mr. Boykin has also held positions with Stephens Scientific in sales and sales management. Stephens Scientific was a best value supplier to Cardinal Healthcare, a leading products distributor in the U.S. He also has extensive distribution experience from working at Cardinal Healthcare in sales and utilizing Cardinal as a primary source of product distribution throughout his career.
Kevin attended Columbus State University where he received a BS in Health Science. He attended Auburn University where he received his MBA.
Path-Tec Earns ISO 13485 Certification from NQA
Safety and quality are paramount in the healthcare industry. Regulatory requirements have become increasingly important, and whether it is providing medical products, supplies, logistics, or technology, there must be a clearly defined quality management process to guide and maintain high standards across the board. Path-Tec has achieved certification for the ISO 13485:2016 standard pertaining to quality management systems in the medical devices field.
ISO 13485:2016 puts measures in place to standardize quality control, risk management, legal compliance, traceability and recall, process improvement, product improvement, and operational efficiency. Choosing Path-Tec as your specimen management partner provides you with unparalleled quality and unmatched peace of mind.
Features & Benefits of NQA ISO Standard
- Meets Regulatory Requirements
- Improves Efficiency
- Meets Customer Requirements
- Develops Quality Management System
- Develops Professional Culture
- Improves Product Quality
- Controls & Manages Changes
- Improves Communications
- Improves Record Maintenance
- Improves Consistency of Operations
- Identifies Maintenance Requirements
- Establishes Procedures to Validate Software
- Increases Employee Morale
- Creates Structured Planning
- Increases Customer Satisfaction
- Outlines Document Regulation Requirements
- Reduces Waste
- Monitors Supply Chain Performance
- International Quality Recognition
- Standardizes Company Processes
“ISO 13485, Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes, is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system specific to the medical devices industry.” (ISO, 2016).
References:
International Organization of Standardization. ISO 13485 – Medical devices. https://www.iso.org/iso-13485-medical-devices.html
Why Choose Us?
Comprehensive Specimen Management Solutions
We are a medical equipment supplier committed to helping your laboratory thrive in today’s changing healthcare landscape. Our comprehensive specimen management solutions can help you reduce costs, improve client service levels, and increase your operational efficiencies.
Cutting-Edge Technology
You can effectively manage all of your client’s supply and specimen management needs with our comprehensive and user-friendly client support technology platform. Order management, auto-replenishment, and batch ordering are just the beginning. You’ll get distribution tools to help you track supply orders, the ability to schedule carrier and courier pick-ups, as well as visual analytics to help you track all of your key metrics.
Innovative Kit Development & Production
Path-Tec offers a comprehensive portfolio of client supplies to meet all of your branding, kitting, compliance, and transport needs.
Optimize Logistics Spend
Path-Tec has helps labs optimize logistics networks to find the most economical solution with the right level of service.
Exceptional Quality Control
Path-Tec ensures your confidence and peace of mind through our multi-tier quality control process. With several layers of redundant quality checks we can ensure that your kits and supplies are correct, that we are meeting or exceeding distribution deadlines, and that your management tools are always up and running.
World-Class Customer Service
Our in-house customer service and support center is dedicated to answering your questions quickly and efficiently. Whether the question is about your products or shipments, or you need assistance with a technical issue, you can rely on us for answers.