Bactiscope

REAL TIME BIOFILM DETECTION

Benefits

• Immediate visual detection of;
  • Biofilms
  • Bacteria,
  • Yeast & Moulds
  • Product Residues
• Safe - No need for eye protection
• No consumables
• Non-invasive testing with no downtime
• Inspect large surface areas quickly and easily
• Optimises ATP swabs, more targeted and efficient

The Technology

BactiScanPro employs a unique a 4 frequency UV wave-alternating system, causing bacteria and biofilms to glow a green colour. The unique 4 frequency UV lights fluoresces the bacterial paracrystalline protein S-layers and biofilms instantly. Simply insert the Bactiscope head into the pipework you want to inspect, allowing the visualisation of bacteria and biofilm and removing the guesswork. 

Specifications

• 37x70mm UV Emitting Camera Head
• 4xLED UV Lamps with 6000 hr lifespan
• Rechargeable internal battery
• Battery charging time is 3.5 hours
• IP65 Water and Dust Resistant Rating
• Probe Length: 1 metre
• Options for 2 and 5 metre probe cable
• Dimensions Body: 270x250x120mm
• Weight: 1.0Kg 

Independently verified by Campden BRI, a leading independent food industry scientific organisation, investigate Bactiscan to detect a range of bacteria including;

• Listeria
• Gram negative cocci
• Salmonella
• E. coli, Pseudomonads
• Gram positive spoilage organisms
• Lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and spore forming Bacillus.

They compared the Bactiscan technology used in the Bactiscope, with using a standard UV torch. They conclude;

The Bactiscan performed the best at detection of single species biofilms, with all biofilms detected strongly. The presence of biofilms was visually evident as defined areas of turquoise/light green fluorescence when using the Bactiscan, whereas the other instruments returned a more diffuse blue fluorescence, which was more difficult to distinguish from reflected light/other debris. The Bactiscan was also able to pick up weaker biofilms, and in the case of the weakest biofilm formers, was able to pick up small intense specks of blue/green fluorescence, which on closer microscopic inspection revealed the presence of small areas of biofilm growth/microcolonies.

The presence of bacteria or biofilms are visually evident as a turquoise/green fluorescence on the surfaces using the Bactiscan. Determination of the presence of biofilm in practice within the Campden BRI microbiology process hall showed it to be highly effective at locating areas of contamination compared against other selected UV torches.

It can be concluded that the Bactiscan is able to detect biofilms from species typical of pathogens and other target microorganisms present in a multitude of environments from across many industry areas including food, medical and veterinary areas.

Bactiscope Brochure

Bactiscan Validation