Who is
Visby Medical?

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Technicians work in a laboratory.

Our Story

Our journey began in 2010, when the earliest team members began to explore the idea of a diagnostic test that could be used by anyone, anywhere.

Adam de la Zerda presenting at TEDx.

The concept

2010 - 2011

While completing an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Artiman Ventures, Visby founder Adam de la Zerda explores the concept of a diagnostic so simple it could be used by anyone, anywhere.

People gathered for a meeting.

Company founded

2012

After researching the market and finding nothing significant, Adam incorporates Click Diagnostics in December. Soon after, Greg Loney joins as a founding executive and the VP of engineering.

A man studyies a PCR device.

Focusing on sexual health

2013

Click Diagnostics explores a number of markets and identifies sexual health as the direction to pursue. Work begins on an STI test focused on women’s health.

Technicians having a meeting in a laboratory.

First functional prototype

2017

Click Diagnostics develops its first fully integrated device. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the PCR test delivers rapid and accurate results.

One technician works in a laboratory.

FDA clinical study

2019

NIH sponsors the FDA clinical study for the sexual health product.

Laboratory workers assemble a device.

Sexual Health Test - FDA submission

2020

Click Diagnostics submits its package to the FDA for its sexual health test. By mid-March, the team decides to join the fight against a new SARS pathogen, COVID-19.

Employees gathered for a meeting with Adam de la Zerda.

Name change

2020

In March, Click Diagnostics officially becomes Visby Medical.

A hand holds up a Visby Medical COVID-19 PCR device.

Visby Medical COVID-19 Test

2020

By July, Visby Medical has a functional COVID-19 test. It receives its first authorization from the FDA in September.

A hand holds up the Visby Medical Sexual Health Test PCR device.

Visby Medical Sexual Health Test

2021

The Visby Medical Sexual Health Test (first generation) receives FDA clearance and CLIA waiver, making it the first instrument-free PCR test for the detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis.

A hand holds up a Visby Medical Respiratory Health device.

Visby Medical Respiratory Health Test

2022

Visby Medical Respiratory Health Test receives Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its point of care, instrument free PCR device that detects and differentiates between upper respiratory infections caused by Influenza (Flu) A & B, and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

A hand holds up a Visby Medical Sexual Health Test device.

Visby Medical Sexual Health Test

2023

Visby Medical Sexual Health Test (second generation) receives FDA clearance and CLIA waiver, making it the only instrument-free PCR test for the detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis.