Specifications include, but are not limited to: MALDI Biotyper CA System A FDA cleared version of the MALDI Biotyper System: The MALDI Biotyper CA System, is an in vitro diagnostic system which analyzes protein fingerprint spectra (mainly ribosomal protein spectra) from isolated Gram negative, Gram positive and yeast bacterial colonies cultured from any patient specimen source suspected of bacterial infection using MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time-of-flight) mass spectrometry technology. The standard MALDI Biotyper CA System contains the following components: • microflex LT/SH mass spectrometer, MALDI Biotyper CA System desktop computer running under Windows®7, MALDI Biotyper CA System software, US IVD 48 Spot Target, 5 pcs. • US IVD BTS, US IVD HCCA portioned, Package Insert, MALDI Biotyper CA System User Manual, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Reference Physiocare Pack MBT Filamentous Fungi Library MBT Mycobacteria Library Database-CD BTyp2.0-SEC.Library 1.0 MASS SPECTROMETER FEATURES: The table top Maldi Biotyper (MBT) CA System must meet the following Self-contained bench-top linear MALDI TOF mass spectrometer with a footprint not to exceed 20.1 inches X26.8 inches X 43 inches and weight not to exceed 185 lbs. Powered by a single standard US 110 VAC power cord. Self-cleaning ion source via automated software-controlled IR laser heating without breaking vacuum and complete in about 15 minutes (to reduce maintenance and service requirements). Gridless ion source for superior ion transfer into the analyzer region.
