Watertown, Mass. – February 26, 2025 – Exergen Corporation, the leading manufacturer of infrared temperature measurement equipment for medical applications, today announced an agreement with Grupo Dokka’s pharmacy chains Farmacias Fischel and Farmacias La Bomba to distribute Exergen’s TAT-2000C in Costa Rica. Exergen’s TAT-2000C is designed for at-home use and allows families to monitor temperatures with confidence and ease, ensuring quick detection of potential fevers.
“At Grupo Dokka our goal is to provide health and well-being to everyone, and we know patient care starts at home. For that reason, it is important to use a reliable and accurate thermometer to ensure a clear picture of any changes in body temperature. We are distributing Exergen’s innovative Temporal Artery Thermometers at our Farmacias Fischel and Farmacias La Bomba, because they are perfect ideal for consumers and give families access to the hospital-grade technology they need to ensure peace of mind through precise health monitoring,” said Carlos Alpízar, Retail Director at Grupo Dokka.
Nurses, and pediatricians love the professional version of the Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometer because it is accurate, very easy to use, non-invasive, and improves productivity. The Temporal Artery Thermometer (TAT) uses infrared technology to detect the heat naturally emitting from the skin surface. In addition, this method incorporates a patented arterial heat balance system to automatically account for the effects of ambient temperature on the skin. It is designed for doctors and nurses for use in hospitals and clinics.
“Exergen is dedicated to giving caregivers worldwide the medical thermometry they need to deliver the best patient outcomes possible. We know that oftentimes patient care starts at home and it is important to use a reliable and accurate thermometer to ensure a clear picture of any changes in body temperature. We designed our TAT-2000C to be easy to use, offering quick, non-invasive readings that can be taken twice daily,” said Dr. Frank Pompei, founder and CEO of Exergen Corporation. “Our agreement with Dokka to distribute our TAT-2000C at their Farmacias Fischel and Farmacias La Bomba will help us improve health outcomes in Costa Rica.”
About Grupo Dokka
Grupo Dökka is made up of Distribuidora Cefa, Distribuidaora EOS, Farmacias La Bomba, Laboratorios Labinsa, Farmacias Fischel, Cefa Nicaragua and Celmar. Its purpose is to create innovative platforms that provide access to solutions comprehensive health and well-being to everyone. We are located in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama.
About Exergen Corporation
Exergen Corporation, the leader in non-invasive temperature measurement technologies for industrial and medical applications, delivers non-invasive temperature meters with higher accuracy, lower costs, less process control, and higher reliability than previously possible. Known in both healthcare and consumer markets for its award-winning arterial thermometer, Exergen was founded by MIT and Harvard – educated and Harvard researcher Dr. Francesco Pompei, who holds more than 100 patents supporting Exergen products. Exergen Corporation is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States.
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