BioCapture 650 | FLIR Systems, Inc. | WMD Detector Selector

General Description
The BioCapture 650 Air Sampler collects aerosolized biological particles in the 1-10 micron diameter range including bacteria, viral particles and toxins and concentrates them into a buffer solution, maximizing the viability of these airborne particles. The sampler uses a disposable collection cartridge that houses the fluidics and sample fluid. Single-button operation, LCD and LEDs allow for ease of use in MOPP-IV personal protection clothing. The unit has flexible sampling times. After collection, sample is automatically deposited in an easily removed sample vial for subsequent analysis by PCR, hand-held assays, and other methods.

Technical Description
The BioCapture collects airborne particles utilizing FLIR patented rotating impactor technology. A rotating impactor/impeller captures particles in a water-based collection fluid that circulates through the collection zone. Manifold geometries that allow the air to be exhausted separately from the particle laden liquid have been optimized for minimum evaporation and maximum flow rate. The motor and control systems have been optimized for high impeller revolution rate and low power consumption while maintaining excellent reliability.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

1 sample, <10 tests/sample per run
Less than 32 samples every 2 hours
The system or device is currently fully automated
Device or system is designed for a single use
2 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
1 component
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 toaster
Between 1 and 5 kg
This system is not capable of transmitting data
1-2 hours battery life

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from 4°C to 41°C
Components must be stored at room temperature (27°C)
Device or system has peak performance at normal relative humidity conditions
Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
Greater than 10 years expected life
The system could be adapted to a fully autonomous system with some effort
The system hardware is closed and not 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
Less than 10 µL

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