Ceeker
Current system is based on the excitation/emission profile of DPA, a spore-specific compound. As such, the current design does not discriminate among spores produced by different microbial species (i.e., cannot discriminate B. anthracis from B. thuringiensis). However, excitation and emission profiles employed for identification may be expanded beyond the DPA signature to detect other microbes, including non-spore formers. The system is hand-held and designed for use by first responders.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
+64 3372 3506
190 Hereford Street, P.O. Box 13769
Christchurch 8141
New Zealand
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| Manufacturer |
| Veritide |
| Product Name |
| Ceeker |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay; Fluorescence; |
| Application |
| Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Current system is based on the excitation/emission profile of DPA, a spore-specific compound. As such, the current design does not discriminate among spores produced by different microbial species (i.e., cannot discriminate B. anthracis from B. thuringiensis). However, excitation and emission profiles employed for identification may be expanded beyond the DPA signature to detect other microbes, including non-spore formers. The system is hand-held and designed for use by first responders. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 11 x 8.5 x 4.5 in (280 x 216 x 115 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| 14 to 140 °F |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Anthrax Spores |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; manufacturer can add new targets to detector |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| 3,000 spores |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Reportedly able to detect spores in presence of potential masking or interfering substances including flour, baking powder, talcum powder, and dust. In-house tests of excitation/emission profile based systems are consistent with those reports. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 8 Minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; 3-10 Minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Graphical display and audible response |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Non-destructive optical analysis using ultraviolet light and in-line optical recognition software with detection algorithms to identify potentially lethal anthrax spores in powder samples; chemical biodetection |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
