Narco-Sens®
The Narco-Sens uses new technology of Screen-printed electrodes (Aptamers). Conduct a single analysis to determine 25+ different controlled substances. A sample is added to the buffer solution bottle, mixed, and added dropwise onto electrode, which is inserted into the unit for analysis.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| M.M.C. International B.V. |
| Product Name |
| Narco-Sens® |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Electrochemical Detection; |
| Application |
| Screening;Emergency Response; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Narco-Sens uses new technology of Screen-printed electrodes (Aptamers). Conduct a single analysis to determine 25+ different controlled substances. A sample is added to the buffer solution bottle, mixed, and added dropwise onto electrode, which is inserted into the unit for analysis. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 8.66 x 6.69 x 3.54 in ( 22 x 17 x 9 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 6.3 lb (1.5kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Rechargeable LiPo battery (5 to 8 hours) |
| Noise Produced |
| Minimal |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Electrode strips |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Buffer solution |
| Available Accessories |
| Power supply adaptor, power cable, car-battery connection cable, sensor kit, battery, stylus pen & USB stick |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Touchscreen |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $2,800.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| No |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| No |
| Tested For Explosives |
| No |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Synthetic cannabinoids, amphetamines, phenethylamines, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, PCP, GHB, Ketamine, MDPV, marijuana, hashish, heroin, morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, opium, mephedrone, dimethyl-methcathinone, ethcathinone, 4-chloro-methcathinone, 4-methyl-cathinone, MDMA, MDAI, MBDB, MDA |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Benzocaine, levamisole, lidocaine, procaine, phenacetine |
| Number of Library Entries |
| 25+ |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| Seconds to minutes |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| None |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
| Data File Type Format |
| HTML, JSON, XLS |
