The BioFlash® Biological Identifier

A RAPID, BIOLOGICAL AEROSOL COLLECTION & IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

PathSensors’ BioFlash® Biological Identifier is highly-portable
CANARY® Biosensor and incorporates a high-volume, high-performance aerosol
sampler for indoor/outdoor applications.
Incorporating the CANARY® technology, the BioFlash® Biological Identifier
provides rapid, sensitive and specific identification of biological threat agents
and other pathogens including toxins. The portable and compact BioFlash®

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Technology You Can Count On The BioFlash® Delivers

The BioFlash® Biological Identifier
uses proprietary aerosol collection
technology and MIT Lincoln Labs
developed CANARY® detection
technology to offer a complete,
stand-alone solution for biological
identification. The BioFlash® provides
a low-risk, cost-effective solution to
biological sampling and identification.
CANARY® technology has been
tested at Dugway Proving Ground,
ECBC and Battelle Memorial Labs.
Efficiency, Value, Portability,
Speed and Convenience
• Integral aerosol sampling capability
for high-efficiency sample collection
• Particle collection of 1-10 micron
size particles
• Proven technology
• Low operational and maintenance costs
• Compact and lightweight design
• Easy to use and decontaminate

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through its use in a government
building security biomonitoring
• PCR levels of sensitivity and specificity
• Low false-alarm rates
Note: Can be configured as a stand-alone device,
system.
used in tiered detection architectures to include a
trigger and confirmatory sampler, or as an
701 E. Pratt Street integrated component subsystem.
Baltimore, MD 21202
phone: 443.557.6150
email: info@pathsensors.com
www.pathsensors.com

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 The BioFlash® Biological Identifier
Portability and Convenience – Ergonomic Design Makes the
BioFlash® the Easiest-to-Use Identifier on the Market
PathSensors has designed the BioFlash® with the assistance of end-users and industrial
designers to provide portability, ease-of-use, low maintenance and user safety. The
BioFlash® Biological Identifier’s balanced design is lightweight and portable to adapt
to today’s varied environments. With enlarged, sealed pushbuttons and an expansive
display screen, the BioFlash® is easy to set up, use and decontaminate while wearing
Personal Protective Equipment.

4-3/4” The BioFlash® utilizes the BioDisc™, a unique disposable integrated collection, reagent
storage and test chamber. The operator simply inserts the BioDisc™ and the BioFlash®
automatically collects and identifies potentially hazardous biological agents and other
pathogens, including toxins. The simple and safe “remove and replace” procedure takes
less than 3 minutes to complete, requiring minimal user training.

The BioDisc™
BioFlash® Has a Wide Range of Markets and Applications
• Military force protection
• Mailroom screening for military and commercial security
• Stand-alone field portable biological detection and identification
• Facility security monitoring
• As an identifier component for integrated biological detection systems
• Urban biological monitoring and event monitoring
• Biological identifier for reconnaissance vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles
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The BioFlash® Biological Identifier Specifications:

Power Requirements External 110-220VAC, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption .1 A (blower off) / 3.5 A (blower on)
Flow Rate 480 LPM with integral flow regulation
Size 12” wide x 16” deep x 12.5” high
Weight 35 pounds
Operating Temp. Range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104° F)
Sampling Time Variable to fit application. Recommended 1 minute for ambient air,
20 seconds for mail bin screening
Sample Size Up to 60 Collection Cycles (mail bins) per BioDisc™
Sensitivity 50 ACPLA with single test probability of false-alarm (PFA)
< 0.05% and > 98% probability of Identification (PD)

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Assay Format
3 minutes
Proprietary 16-channel disc containing all necessary reagents and consumables
which can be configured for up to 21 agents
701 E. Pratt Street User Interface Sealed touch-pad controls with large LCD display easily usable and viewable
Baltimore, MD 21202 in personal protective equipment
phone: 443.557.6150 External cleaning BioFlash® has smooth surfaces and minimal hard-to-clean areas so external
email: info@pathsensors.com surfaces can be sprayed or rinsed with alcohol or bleach
www.pathsensors.com

MADE IN THE USA

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