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VITEK® 2 COMPACT – Automated Microbial Identification System

YOUR SOLUTION FOR AUTOMATED MICROBIAL IDENTIFICATION

Finding ways to reduce analysis times for microbial indentification methods streamlines your laboratory workflows and increases productivity. VITEK® 2 COMPACT is an automated microbial identification system that was developed as a result of bioMerieux’s long-standing experience with microbial identification.

With the VITEK® 2 COMPACT, response time is reduced up to 22 hours for most bacteria compared to traditional biochemical methods while the integrity of your data is maintained with comprehensive compliance features. This means that you maintain control over product and process quality with faster results ensuring your manufacturing remains financially viable.

Features

  • Three-step setup procedure
  • Barcoded reagents for traceability
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software
  • Comprehensive database
  • Closed test cards eliminate risk of contamination from user
  • One-click result validation

Main Benefits

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

The VITEK® 2 Compact system identifies the majority of microorganisms that contaminate production areas and finished products in a minimal amount of time.

We can even customize your database to track facility-specific organisms. VITEK® 2 COMPACT is extremely intuitive and therefore requires less technician training.

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