Agentase Disclosure Spray for Blister Agents | FLIR Systems, Inc.

General Description
Colorimetric Enzyme-Based Spray that detects chemical agents directly on surfaces via a visible color change within 5 minutes. The formulation detects Sulfur Mustard Blister Agent (HD) with microgram sensitivity. The Blister Agent Disclosure Spray is sold in three form factors: a half-liter handheld sprayer capable of covering 5-7 square meters of surface; a man-portable sprayer, the Viper Discovery applicator, which contains approximately 2 gallons of the formulation and covers 75 – 120 square meters of surface area; and the Merlin Discovery cart-based sprayer, which holds 14 gallons and is capable of covering 500-700 square meters.

Technical Description
Colorimetric Enzyme-Based Spray that detects chemical agents directly on surfaces via a visible color change within 5 minutes.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

Between 2 and 15 minutes for detection
Multiple samples, multiple tests/sample per run
349-96 samples every 2 hours
The system could be adapted to a semi-automated system with some effort
Device or system is designed for a single use
2 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
0 components
Less than 5 minutes is required for setup
1-2 steps are required for detection

LOGISTICS:

An afternoon of training and some technical skills required
Approximately the size of a toaster
Between 1 and 5 kg
This system is not capable of transmitting data
There is no electrical requirement

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from < -21°C to > 42°C (All temperatures)
Components must be stored at room temperature (27°C)
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system is not capable of autonomy
The system does not employ any software

DETECTION:

Possible the system could receive 510K clearance, no current efforts at this time
Possible the system could receive FDA approval, no current efforts at this time
This system does not test liquids
Excellent specificity. System has occasional false alarms under certain conditions (<2%)

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