General Description
Coriolis® FR is a bio-aerosol sampler, dedicated to first responders, with quick deployment in case of an event with biothreat suspicion. Coriolis® FR is efficient, light and has been ruggedized for use in indoor and outdoor environments. Based on a wet cyclone, it has been designed to collect a large wide of aerosols from 0.5 to 20 µm into a liquid sample, for a rapid identification of pathogens (anthrax, botulinum toxin, ricin, etc.).
Technical Description
Coriolis FR uses proven wet-wall cyclone technology for collection of all biological air content. This technology enables both high flow rate (300 liter per minutes) and high collection efficiency (third party evaluation available). First, the operator pours the sterile collection liquid in the cone and screws it on the air inlet. When triggered by the operator, the air is drawn in a whirling motion to form a vortex. Particles are pulled against the wall due to centrifugal force, separated from air and concentrated into the liquid. After 10 minutes, the concentration of particles in the collection liquid is sufficient for reliable downstream analysis. Cone can be easily disassembled and closed (single-use). The system is ready for the next sampling without any cross contamination.
Evaluation Criteria
THROUGHPUT:
- Between 2 and 15 minutes for detection
- 1 sample, single test/sample per run
- Less than 32 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
- 1-2 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
- 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)
- Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
- Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
- Greater than 10 years expected life
- The system or device is currently fully autonomous
- The system software is closed and not available for modification
- The system hardware is closed and not available for modification
DETECTION:
- No detection information available
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