TASKit BioScreener | Field Forensics

General Description
Finally, first responders have a quick and easy way to determine whether a suspicious powder is a likely bioweapons agent without spending a lot of time (or money). BioScreener™ is a disposable presumptive test that identifies potential threatagents such as suspicious powders; within approximately 30 seconds, identify whether a substance is a probable bio-weapons agent or just a harmless powder. Collect the sample by simply dabbing the sample tip on the suspect material; analyze the sample by cracking the builtin ampoules and watching for the specified color change.

Technical Description
BioScreener™ can eliminate the threat posed by a suspicious powder in seconds. Instead of shutting down an area for hours or days pending results of an analysis, first responders can identify a suspicious powder as a non bioagent in seconds. FEATURES:

Screens for bio-agents in less than 45 seconds
Long shelf-life: 2 years
Tolerates extreme storage conditions
Rugged containers protect individual tests
Outer container also serves as sample transporter (forensics label included)
Order "TASKit-001-BX" for a box of five complete BioScreener™ tests

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

2 minutes or less for detection
1 sample/run
32-95 samples every 2 hour
The system or approach is not amenable to full or semiautomation
Device or system is designed for a single use
0-1 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
5 or more components
No set-up of the system is required
3-5 steps are required for detection

LOGISTICS:

Very brief (minutes-hours) training and minimal technical skills
Approximately the size of a soda can
Less than 1 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
1 to 3 years shelf life
This system or device is single use and does not have an expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system is not capable of autonomy
The system does not employ any software
The system is single use or this question does not apply to this device

DETECTION:

Not possible for the system to achieve clearance
Not possible for the system to achieve approval
This system does not test liquids and this question does not apply
Excellent specificity. System has occasional false alarms under certain conditions (<2%)
Greater than 100,000 CFU/ml
System does not detect spores

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