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VIDAS® and MINI VIDAS® High Performance Food Pathogen Detection

The VIDAS® and MINI VIDAS® instruments are fast and efficient multiparametric immunoassay systems designed to provide the most accurate laboratory results. Fully automated, robust, and reliable, the VIDAS® solution includes many food pathogen detection tests that enable the detection of the most common pathogens in food products. Used by thousands of laboratories worldwide, the VIDAS® solution offers more than 40 international validations (including ISO 16140, AOAC RI, AOAC OMA, and more). The automated food pathogen detection system is optimized for food production quality control. 

VIDAS® Main Benefits 

  • Workflow optimization through bi-directional interface 
  • System alerts for errors and available results 
  • Pilots and controls analyses with complete security 
  • User-friendly graphical interface and single-click navigation 

MINI VIDAS® Main Benefits 

  • Workflow optimization through uni-directional interface 
  • Integrated computer screen and printer 
  • System alerts for errors and available results 
  • Load and go for stat testing capabilities 

Automated Pathogen Detection

The VIDAS® and MINI VIDAS® detect a broad range of food pathogens using enzyme-linked fluorescent immunoassay and current-edge recombinant phage protein technology. The precise and rapid pathogen detection solution is suitable for a wide range of foodborne contaminants and analytical, product release workflows. • VIDAS® reagents (24h/48h) • Salmonella • Listeria spp • Listeria monocytogenes • E.coli O157 (including H7) • Campylobacter • Staphlococcus Enterotoxin II

Bacterial Identification

VITEK® 2 COMPACT Your Solution for Automated Microbial Identification

The VITEK® 2 Compact system offers quality control testing solutions for fast and accurate microbial identification. With technology that includes an extensive and robust identification database, rapid results, and minimal training time, it will streamline laboratory workflow for increased productivity.  

Main Benefits 

  • Reduced time to identification results 
  • Waste reduction with a miniaturized card format 
  • Objective analysis 

VITEK® 2 COMPACT Routine Microbial Identification for Food Applications The #1 Solution in Automated Identification

The VITEK® 2 Compact system identifies the majority of microorganisms that contaminate production areas and finished products in a minimal amount of time. IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR PRODUCT SAFETY INCLUDE: Gram-negative bacilli: • Time to result: 2 – 10 hours Gram-positive cocci: • Time to result: 2 – 8 hours Yeast-like organisms: • Time to result: 18 hours Anaerobic bacteria: • Time to result: 6 hours Gram-positive spore forming bacilli: • Time to result: 14 hours Coryneform bacteria: • Time to result: 8 hours

API® Microbial Identification Easy and reliable identification of microorganisms

API® makes microbial identification easy and reliable. Combining a simple standardized method with extensive and robust online microbial ID knowledge bases, API® is quickly and easily implemented into any microbiology laboratory. With a long shelf life and short learning curve and without the need for analytical instrumentation, API® provides an economical approach to routine microbiology.

Enumeration

TEMPO® Automated Quality Indicator Solution

TEMPO®  is a fully automated enumeration system that tests quality indicators in food products and environmental samples within your laboratory. Connected to your LIMS, TEMPO® provides objective results and ensures data traceability with minimal preparation time.  

Time management is crucial in the agrifood industry and TEMPO®  helps you: 

  • Accelerate the selection and management of raw materials 
  • Expedite corrective action in the case of non-compliance 
  • Rapidly respond to regulatory guidelines and customer requirements  

Accreditations 

  • Approved by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments  
  • Globally recognized by AOAC and AFNOR 
  • Included in the USDA Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook, the Standard-Setting Guideline for Food-Safety Testing in the US  

TEMPO® Food Quality Indicators Automated Platform

The TEMPO® Card, the heart of the TEMPO® system, offers the precision of the 16-tube Most Probable Number method without the usual tedious preparation. TEST FOR: • Aerobic mesophilic total flora • Bacillus cereus • Campylobacter • Coliforms • E. coli • Enterobacteriaceae • Lactic acid bacteria • Staphylococcus • Yeast and mold

Commercial Sterility

CHEMUNEX® D-COUNT Ultra Rapid Microbial Testing

The CHEMUNEX® D-COUNT system is an advanced analysis solution for the rapid detection of microorganisms. With this extremely sensitive and ultra-rapid solution, you gain efficiencies on both the production floor and in the laboratory. Thanks to automated, objective results that reduce laboratory bottlenecks, you can feel confident you’re releasing a safe product. CHEMUNEX Cell Labeling Technology ensures that all viable microorganisms, including those growing in conditions of stress such as nutrient-depleted process water, or in the presence of growth inhibitors, are labeled and detected. 

Main Benefits 

  • Operational efficiency on the production floor and in the laboratory 
  • Automated, objective results 
  • Minimizes the costs associated with potential in-process contamination 
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant 

CHEMUNEX® D-COUNT® Ultra-Rapid Microbiology Detection Rapid Microbiology Analyzer

Increase your manufacturing and supply chain productivity through the objective, robust, and rapid microbiology testing solution that allows for significant reductions in quality control quarantine times. Detect bacteria, yeasts, molds, and spores in finished, in-process products, and raw materials. • Yeast detection in fermented milk products • Yeasts and molds in fruit preparation, fruit juices, and filterable beverages • Sterility testing for UHT, ESL milk, juices, and other beverages • Sterility testing for dairy and plant-based desserts • Bacteria in fruit concentrates

Sample Preparation

SAMPLE PREPARATION Improve Productivity and Enhance Standardization

High-quality analysis in the food microbiology lab requires effective food sample preparation.
bioMérieux proposes an innovative range of solutions to automate your sample preparation from enrichment broth to dilution and blending of the food sample. The bioMérieux sample preparation optimizes your lab organization by saving labor time and space. With accurate and repeatable devices the quality of your lab is enhanced and standardized to be compliant with ISO11133, ISO7218, ISO6887, GMP…
3 steps, several solutions:

DILUMAT® Automated Sample Dilution

The DILUMAT® dilution system is designed to ensure accurate dilutions and reduce contamination risks, standardizing your sample preparation and evolving with your needs. Main Benefits Speeds up sample preparation Improves quality control Evolves with your needs Small footprint improves workspace organization DILUMAT® automated precision diluters quickly and accurately dilute food, powder, or other samples for blending.

MASTERCLAVE® Media Preparator Broth and Culture Media Preparation

MASTERCLAVE® is an automated culture media preparation system that improves your laboratory workflow, from media to sample preparation. As the first step in effective pathogen detection when a high volume of broth is required, you get precise microbiological control. The system is designed to provide an intuitive and efficient approach to your culture media preparation, agar, or broth. Main Benefits High quality culture media preparation Batch to batch reproducibility Increased productivity All MASTERCLAVE® preparators feature state-of-the-art technology designed to automatically prepare broth and agar media, enabling high levels of quality control in your culture media.

SMASHER® Sample Blender High Performance Blender

The SMASHER® is a high-performance bag blender that ensures homogenous samples prior to microbial detection or identification tests. The SMASHER® system relies on its patented SMAHS effect, which blends the sample in record time and then automatically adjusts the speed to help ensure a perfect homogenization in the enrichment broth; total blending time is reduced to just 15 seconds. Main Benefits Quick and efficient blending Easy cleaning Increased productivity

Beverage Spoilage Test

VERIFLOW® Unmatched Specificity

VERIFLOW® utilizes DNA Signature Capturing Technology, which provides unmatched specificity and unrivaled sensitivity with zero compromises on ease of use in the production environment. VERIFLOW® is engineered to improve the user experience while dramatically reducing the capital and operational costs associated with existing PCR technologies. It is also designed with a comprehensive set of features to meet the diverse needs of quality professionals in the beverage industry. VERIFLOW® offers ready-to-use test kits for spoilage detection in beverages. Its simple workflow is the same with each test, minimizing training and improving efficiencies in the laboratory.

GENE-UP® is a Real-time PCR assay for the detection of bacteria species capable of causing spoilage in beverage products using DNA purified from finished product and environmental swabs. It is a multi-functional machine that can be used for Food Pathogen Detection.

Molecular pathogen detection has never been simpler, faster, or more flexible . For over 50 years, GENE-UP ® has provided an intuitive, real-time PCR solution. Our real-time PCR solution simplifies workflows, decreases cross-contamination risks, and gives you rapid results that speed up critical manufacturing decisions. Main Benefits Simplified training and workflow Decreased cross-contamination risks Rapid results to speed up the decision process Overall improved manufacturing efficiency

Environmental Monitoring

AIR IDEAL® 3P® Powerful and Simple Air Testing Bring Confidence to Your Environmental Monitoring

AIR IDEAL® 3P® is used for the detection of viable organisms through active air sampling. It uses standard prepared media, including contact plates and 100mm plates. Accurate and reliable active air sampling solutions will give you confidence when you need to make product release decisions, allowing you to protect both your product and the consumer. Main Benefits Easy to use High recovery of microorganisms Validated by independent laboratories