InnoScan | Arrayit Corporation | WMD Detector Selector

General Description
0.5 micron resolution microarray scanner, fluorescence based, designed for laboratory analysis

Technical Description
Next generation microarray scanning technology. World’s only sub 1 µm microarray substrate slide scanner on the market. Proprietary rotary scanning architecture permits the fastest scanning speeds. 3 minutes to scan an entire 25 x 76 mm substrate slide. Scan 24 substrate slides in 100 minutes with autoload feature. Rotary scanning architecture reduces vibrational noise and increases image quality. Much greater reliability and longevity than conventional raster scanners. High resolution acquisition system: scans spot sizes down to 5 µm diameter. Real-time image acquisition for all microarray types including but not limited to in-situ high density glass slide microarrays, spotted microarrays of all kinds, tissue and cell microarrays. Low background noise and high sensitivity system. Uniform scanning across the entire microarray surface regardless of substrate type (glass, membrane and plastic). Not sensitive to shocks, vibrations and slide deformation (portable). Delivered with Mapix® software: an easy to use data acquisition and image analysis software including automatic spot recognition and powerful image analysis. Software for various OS environments (Linux, Windows ). Ethernet interface allows easy data sharing (scanner can be shared over network by several users). Affordable price, low maintenance. Lightweight, robust structure makes it portable system. Small footprint for laboratory space saving.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

Between 2 and 15 minutes for detection
Multiple samples, multiple tests/sample per run
Greater than 750 samples every 2 hours
The system or device is currently semi-automated
Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
0-1 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
1 component
Less than 5 minutes is required for set-up
3-5 steps are required for detection

LOGISTICS:

Very brief (minutes-hours) training and minimal technical skills
Approximately the size of a carry-on luggage suitcase
Between 5 and 25 kg
System or device has 110V electrical requirement

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from 4°C to 41°C
Components must be stored at room temperature (27°C)
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
5-10 years expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system or device is currently fully autonomous
The system software is open and available for modification
The system hardware is open and available for modification

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
Superior specificity. System has a false alarm rate approaching zero (~0%)
1-100 CFU per mL
1-100 PFU per mL
Less than 1 ng per mL

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