Camthrax
Discontinued: Camthrax is a biothreat screening instrument for first responders. Camthrax is a battery powered fully integrated handheld unit. The device is simple and easy to use with one-button simplicity. Detect down to 3,000 Bacillus spores (e.g. Anthrax, Thuringiensis, Tetanus, Clostridium) from hoax substances such as flour, baking powder, talcum powder or dust.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
+64 3372 3506
190 Hereford Street, P.O. Box 13769
Christchurch 8141
New Zealand
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www.veritide.com
| Manufacturer |
| Veritide |
| Product Name |
| Camthrax |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Fluorescence; Ultraviolet-Visible; Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Discontinued: Camthrax is a biothreat screening instrument for first responders. Camthrax is a battery powered fully integrated handheld unit. The device is simple and easy to use with one-button simplicity. Detect down to 3,000 Bacillus spores (e.g. Anthrax, Thuringiensis, Tetanus, Clostridium) from hoax substances such as flour, baking powder, talcum powder or dust. |
| 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 |
| -10 to 60°F (14 to 140°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Annually |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 5 years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $50,000.00 |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Bacillus spores (e.g. Anthrax, Thuringiensis, Tetanus, Clostridium) |
| Other Biological Targets |
| No |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| 3,000 Bacillus 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 to 10 Minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| < 20 minutes |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
