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24 July 2007 Smiths Detection awarded initial contract to supply M4 JCAD, the U.S. Military’s new generation chemical agent detector [more]
8 June 2007 Smiths Detection introduces multi-sensor handheld chemical identifier for emergency responders [more]
22 May 2007 Smiths Detection launches new hand-held biological agent detector - Bio-Seeq Plus [more]
22 May 2007 Smiths Detection to help protect Swedish defence forces against chemical warfare agents [more]
15 May 2007 Smiths Detection chosen to commercialise early warning system for chemical terrorist attacks [more]
Bio-Seeq Plus
Feature highlights
- Handheld, fully field portable PCR identifier - results in 40 minutes
- Supports up to 6 independent simultaneous assays
- A range of BW threat assays available
- Ergonomic design allows operation while wearing IPE
Additional features
- Novel Ricin assay can be run alongside other BW assays
- Can run up to 20 assays on a single charge
- Can be recharged while operating
- Low power indicator
Recent events highlight the escalating threat of terrorist activities involving biological weapons of mass destruction.
Bioterrorism and biological warfare pose both physical and psychological threats to military and civilian forces, as well as civilian populations.
Detection systems employed to counter these threats must identify dangerousbacterial and viral pathogens against an already complex environmental background.
These critical test results must be obtained quickly and accurately to ensure that rapid and appropriate countermeasures can be introduced.
A key feature of Bio-Seeq PLUS is its ease of use by first responders at an incident. The unit contains a membrane keyboard with extra large keys allowing the unit to be used with protective gloves. Operation of the unit is easy for even an inexperienced operator.
Bio-Seeq PLUS is an enhanced version of the original Bio-Seeq with improved reliability and capability for the identification of Biological Warfare Agents using a Smiths proprietary variant of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
The Bio-Seeq PLUS includes the following design and operation improvements:
• New thermocycler heater for greater reliability and temperature stability
• New keyboard for greater reliability and ease of use
• Internal battery can be re-charged whilst in use, utilising an external power supply
• External power compatible with European and USA voltages
The Bio-Seeq PLUS uses Smiths proprietary PCR chemistry. The new PCR chemistry results in improved reproducibility of assay results. The Bio-Seeq PLUS assays also utilise Smiths PCR enhancement reagent known as PrimeSafe™ which virtually eliminates mispriming.
Assays available:
• Anthrax pX01 and Anthrax pX02
• Tularemia
• Plague
• Orthopox
• Ricin
• Training consumable
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