µScope MX - POC Diagnostics | Microscopes International

General Description
Microscopes International (MI) builds portable digital slide microscopes for brightfield and fluorescence microscopy. In a transportable form factor these USB attachable devices are small, lightweight and easy to use. The µScope MX is small enough for field work and powerful enough for laboratory use. When used with Microscopes International multi-test slides and diagnostic software the µScope MX can automatically perform a large variety of biological tests with a single sample. Digital automation enables remote control and diagnostics to be performed by experts anywhere in the world. The µScope MX is USB connected to a computing device (PC, Laptop, Tablet) and can be used to automate any test that a microscope can detect. Software API's can be used to attach the µScope MX to existing biological detection software or to create specialized tests.

Technical Description
Microscopes International has created the first portable low cost wavelength limited Digital Microscope (µScope MX). A full array of morphological (e.g., cell count, hematology, white cell differential, bacteria, fluorescent markers, tissue sample, etc.) and diagnostic tests (e.g., immunological, protein, hormonal, chemical, genetic, etc.) can be performed on the same drop of blood (or body fluid) at wavelength limited resolution and is fully automated. The system is mobile, can be powered by USB, battery or wall plug, is the size of an external hard drive and has an overnight FedEx shipping weight of less than 4 lbs.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

2 minutes or less for detection
Multiple samples, multiple tests/sample per run
Less than 32 samples every 2 hours
The system could easily be adapted into a fully automated system
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
1-2 steps are required for detection

LOGISTICS:

Very brief (minutes-hours) training and minimal technical skills
Approximately the size of a toaster
Between 1 and 5 kg
Satellite, wireless and wired connections are available
System or device uses batteries
1-2 hours battery life

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from < -21°C to > 42°C (All temperatures)
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
3-5 years expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system could easily be adapted into a fully autonomous system
The system software is open but modification requires licensing
The system hardware is open but modification requires licensing

DETECTION:

Possible the system could receive 510K clearance, no current efforts at this time
System currently has FDA approval
Less than 10 µL
1-100 CFU per mL
1-100 PFU per mL
1-10 ng per mL
Spore lysis not necessary for detection by system

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