BioFire® FilmArray
DISCONTINUED. The FilmArray integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection, and analysis into one system and is capable of detecting greater than 21 targets in one sample in less than 1 hour. Freeze-dried reagents are stored in a pouch into which the user injects water and sample.
Availability: Discontinued
| Manufacturer |
| BioFire Defense, LLC |
| Product Name |
| BioFire® FilmArray |
| Detection Category |
| Biological; |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction ; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Detection; |
| Product Model Number |
| FLM2-ASY-0103 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| DISCONTINUED. The FilmArray integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection, and analysis into one system and is capable of detecting greater than 21 targets in one sample in less than 1 hour. Freeze-dried reagents are stored in a pouch into which the user injects water and sample. |
| Availability |
| Discontinued |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: BioMerieux - FilmArray.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 10 x 15.5 x 6.5 in (254 x 394 x 166 mm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 20 lbs (9.1 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 90 to 264 V AC, External Power: 24 V DC |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Sample Hydration solution, reagent pouches |
| Available Accessories |
| Hard sided rolling case |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Laptop. Windows based instrument control and data analysis software. |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year; 7 months |
| Unit Cost |
| $49,500.00 instrument, $1,080 per 6 pack assay |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $180 per test |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Biological threat pathogens (18 viral, 3 bacterial): B. anthracis (Anthrax), Brucella melitensis, Burkholderia, Clostridium botulinum, Coxiella burnetii, Ebola virus (Zaire), EEE virus, F. tularensis (Tularemia), Marburg virus, Ricinus communis, Rickettsia prowazekii, Variola virus, VEE virus, WEE virus, Y. pestis (Plague), Orthopox virus, Botulinum toxin, Staph Enterotoxin B (SEB), Smallpox |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Influenza A/B, Parainfluenza 1-4, human rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, Coronavirus, Adenovirus, pertussis, pneumoniae, candida, meningitidis, E. coli, proteus, baumannii, mecA, van A/B, KPC, streptococcus, listeria, enterococcus, herpes |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; < 55 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
