January 31, 2025
Toronto, Canada. (January, 2025) Benetech Inc. is a software development company that creates and
markets tools for use in prenatal screening. Its flagship product, Benetech PRA™ is used by hundreds of
leading hospitals and labs around the world to screen millions of pregnancies each year.
Benetech is pleased to announce today the release of Benetech PRA version 4.0.1.0.
Benetech PRA 4.0.1.0 includes many enhancements to the software. This minor release version of PRA
expands screening capabilities by updating and adding enhanced algorithm options to screen for
Trisomy 21 and Trisomy 18. It also contains several new features necessary for labs to perform screening
with up-to-date parameters while continuing to be customizable and compatible with any workflow.
Specific enhancements in PRA 4.0.1.0 include updated algorithm options with additional marker
availability on SURUSS and Bestwick panels, introduction of new marker uE3-T for second trimester
screening, and further Alert options for various scenarios (e.g. low MSAFP MoM).
“This release continues to prove Benetech’s commitment to maintaining and developing quality clinical
software solutions for our clients” said Les Hansen, President of Benetech Inc., “It contains a number of
enhancements for better screening application and additional features to improve lab efficiency.”
Upgraded Benetech PRA 4.0.1.0 is available as a free download to all Benetech customers with the
current Annual User Service Contract in place. PRA 4.01.0 will be gradually released and accessible for
clients based on global regions.
PRA 4.0.1.0 is compatible with Benetech HL7 4.0.1.0 Interface
Benetech PRA 4.01.0 continues to carry a Class 2 medical device license under Health Canada and is
certified by UL to ISO 13485:2016 and MDSAP. CE mark as per IVDR 2017/746 is currently pending.
Customers interested in upgrading their PRA version can contact the company at support@benetech.com for assistance.
Contact:
Les Hansen
President
Benetech Inc.
1 800 253 8611
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About Benetech Inc.
Located in Toronto Canada, Benetech was founded in 1987 and has been privately owned and operated ever since. Benetech PRA is used by some of the leading hospitals and labs in the world and is considered a gold standard for prenatal screening. The quality systems of Benetech Inc. have been registered by UL LLC. to ISO 13485:2016. More information on Benetech Inc. and its products can be found at www.benetech.com or by contacting info@benetech.com.