Biomerieux Astute 140 SKU: 8707 Manufacturer: bioMérieux Model: Astute 140 REF: 500000 (IVD) S/N: 01003133 incl.: - Electronic Quality Control EQC RFID Card - 2x rolls thermal paper Description: The bioMérieux Astute 140 is a compact and efficient microbiology system for semi-automated preparation of cultures for antimicrobial sensitivity testing (AST). The device is ideal for clinical laboratories that require standardized and reproducible results for antibiotic resistance testing. The system simplifies the production of standardized bacterial suspensions and reduces manual work steps as well as sources of errors. The suspensions produced by the Astute 140 can be used directly for inoculation of VITEK®-2 cards or other microbiological test systems. Thanks to its user-friendly design, fast process time and small footprint, the device can be easily integrated into existing laboratory processes. It supports efficient workflow design and contributes to quality assurance in microbiological diagnostics. Specifications: Function: semi-automatic production of bacterial suspensions for AST Sample capacity: single or batch processing Compatibility: VITEK® 2 systems and other AST procedures Operation: Simple user interface, intuitive handling Use: clinical microbiology, resistance testing, diagnostics Technical details: Control: Automated sample processing Power supply: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Dimensions (W D H): 300 400 300 mm Weight: about 12 kg Condition: The device is in excellent cosmetic and functional condition, it has been extensively tested and is ready for immediate use.