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VITEK® COMPACT PRO – Microbial Identification

Compact, automated ID & AST instrument

MOST EFFICIENT WORKFLOW.

FASTEST ROUTINE ID & AST RESULTS.

MICROBIOLOGY EXPERTISE.

Overview

In the face of complex healthcare challenges like Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), microbiology labs must play a key role with fast, reliable ID & AST results to support optimized clinical decisions. Whether you want to upgrade your lab to take advantage of automated workflow, or are looking for improved efficiencies, VITEK® COMPACT PRO will elevate your lab to the next level.

INNOVATING MICROBIOLOGY TO SIMPLIFY WORKFLOW AND IMPROVE USER EXPERIENCE

With over 30+ years of automated ID & AST expertise, bioMérieux continues to collaborate with laboratory professionals to advance microbiology solutions. The latest innovation in VITEK® SOLUTIONS, VITEK® COMPACT PRO offers accessible, evolutive ID & AST automation that makes it easy to increase lab productivity and deliver fast, actionable results that support clinical decisions.

VITEK® COMPACT PRO

MOST EFFICIENT WORKFLOW.

  • Simple and standardized sample preparation. Fully traceable steps for easier, more reliable workflow
  • Intuitive user interface with guided workflow steps and illustrations
  • Faster cassette loading and processing takes up to 20% less time
  • Shortest hands-on time, with 40-50% fewer workflow steps

FASTEST ROUTINE ID & AST RESULTS.

  • Routine AST results as early as 6-8 hrs., with preliminary results to inform clinicians earlier3, 5, 6
  • Highly accurate susceptibility results and resistant phenotype detection7, 8
  • Auto-transfer of validated ID & AST results to LIS
  • Accurate MIC – compliant with EUCAST/CLSI or FDA standards

MICROBIOLOGY EXPERTISE.

  • VITEK® 2 Advanced Expert System™ (AES): provides accurate phenotypic profile to enable detection of new and emerging resistance patterns and therapeutic guidance
  • An extensive, evolving database of 15,500 antibiotic-organism combinations, and 3,800+ phenotypes9
  • The most extensive knowledge base for latest antibiotic-organism combinations, updated breakpoints and taxonomy
  • Clinical microbiology education & training support

Full integration with MAESTRIA™ middleware

  • Adapts seamlessly to your laboratory
  • Transforms data into actionable insights
  • Optimize your data management: connect MAESTRIA™ to your LIS
CAPACITY 15 ID and/or AST reagent cards, Instrument upgradeable to 30 or 60 cards capacity
DIMENSIONS
Highly space-efficient and the most compact footprint
76 W X 68 H X 67 D cm
Clearance: Minimum on left and right side: 11 cm, Minimum above: 33 cm
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 100/240 VAC (50-60 Hz), Power 450 Watts
HEAT DISSIPATED
1076 BTU/hr (nominal)
ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Operating ambient temperature range of 15˚C to 30˚C.
Shipment and storage temperature -20˚C to 55˚C
Relative operating humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing
WEIGHT Approx 82 Kg (180 lb)
ALTITUDE Minimum -100 m sea-level, Maximum 2000 m sea-level
SECURITY Enhanced cybersecurity

Reagents

VITEK® COMPACT PRO uses the same innovative ID&AST cards as VITEK® 2 automated systems for reliable and accurate results.

VITEK® 2 ID & AST CARDS

FAST. FLEXIBLE. EFFICIENT.

Reliable ID & AST are key to providing information necessary for targeted antimicrobial therapy – improving patient management, lowering costs and supporting antimicrobial stewardship.

Innovative and Flexible Design

  • Microwells with optimized volume of biochemicals or antimicrobials
  • Ready and simple to use with pre-applied barcodes for maximum traceability
  • EUCAST and CLSI compliant AST formulations available with specific urinary and MDRO* cards

Up To 50% Fewer Preparation Steps Than Other Systems4,5,6

  • Single inoculum for ID & AST solution with a simple, standardized suspension of organism in saline with no additional reagent requirement
  • Additional time-savings with reduced number of offline tests

Unique, Safe, Closed Consumable

  • Small, lightweight cards save on storage space
  • Reduce waste and biohazard disposal costs by 50%6

*MULTIDRUG RESISTANT ORGANISMS

BROAD AND EXPANDING ID & AST TEST MENU

IDENTIFICATION CARD TYPES ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY CARD TYPES*
  • GN (Gram-negative bacilli) 201 organisms
  • GP (Gram-positive cocci & bacilli) 135 organisms
  • ANC (Anaerobes & Corynebacteria) 104 organisms
  • NH (Neisseria & haemophilus) 36 organisms
  • YST (Yeast) 63 organisms
  • Gram-negative bacilli 86 antimicrobials including Imipenem-relebactam, Meropenem-vaborbactam and ESBL** test
  • Staphylococci &/or Enterococci 68 antimicrobials, 4 high level aminoglycoside screens and ICR*** test
  • Streptococci 18 antimicrobials and ICR test and gentamicin synergy
  • Yeast 6 antimicrobials