ReporteR | DeltaNu | WMD Detector Selector

General Description
The DeltaNu ReporteR is designed for first-responders in the field, to quickly and easily identify counterfeit drugs and other materials non-destructively. The ReporteR comes with a hazmat material library, consisting of narcotics and explosives. The product can be used independently or with a laptop computer, allowing for convenience in the field and in the lab.

Technical Description
The ReporteR utilizes Raman Spectroscopy to quickly and efficiently identify counterfeit drugs. It is the smallest Raman spectrometer available, making portability and convenience easy. Its simple push-button operation runs the DeltaNu software and firmware, making the instrument easy to use, even for non-spectroscopists.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

2 minutes or less for detection
Continuous operation with no defined runs
Greater than 750 samples every 2 hours
The system or device is currently semi-automated
Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
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 soda can
Less than 1 kg
Wireless and wired connections are available
System or device uses batteries
2-4 hours battery life

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from -21°C to 41°C
Device or system has peak performance at normal relative humidity conditions
Greater than 3 years shelf life
Less than 1 year expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system could be adapted to a fully autonomous system with significant 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
Efforts are underway to achieve FDA approval
Less than 50 µL
Excellent specificity. System has occasional false alarms under certain conditions (<2%)

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