BD Bactec FX40
BD BACTEC FX40 Bacteriological Analyzer
Registration Certificate in RK: RK-MT-7 No. 014761
Registration Date: September 11, 2015
System Overview
The BD BACTEC FX40 is an automated system designed for the rapid detection of bacteria and fungi in clinical specimens.+1
Key Features:
- Modular Design: Offers installation flexibility to meet specific laboratory requirements.
- User Interface: Features a color touch-screen graphic display for ease of use.
- Real-time Monitoring: Internal sensors immediately detect the placement or removal of vials.+1
- Versatility: Supports simultaneous processing of bacterial, fungal, and mycobacterial cultures using various media types.
- Connectivity: Can be integrated with a compatible Laboratory Information System (LIS) or the BD EpiCenter data management system.
Method Principles
- Metabolism: Microorganisms in the culture vials consume nutrients and release carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) into the medium.
- Reaction: A dye in the sensor at the bottom of the vial reacts with the $CO_2$.
- Detection: This reaction modulates the light absorbed by the detector’s fluorescent material.
- Measurement: A photodetector at each station measures fluorescence levels every ten minutes.
- Alerts: When a “positive” result is identified based on pre-programmed parameters, the system triggers an indicator light, an audible alarm, and displays the culture on the tablet.
- Confirmation: Laboratory technologists then remove positive vials for subculturing and identification.
Media Overview
The system supports several specialized media types:
| Medium Type | Catalog No. | Recommended Volume (Optimal) | Key Features |
| Standard/10 Aerobic /F | 442260 | 3.0 – 10.0 ml (8.0 – 10.0 ml) | General aerobic testing. |
| Plus Aerobic /F | 442192 | 3.0 – 10.0 ml (8.0 – 10.0 ml) | Contains resins for antibiotic neutralization. |
| Standard Anaerobic /F | 442191 | 3.0 – 7.0 ml (5.0 – 7.0 ml) | General anaerobic testing. |
| Peds Plus /F | 442194 | 0.5 – 5.0 ml (1.0 – 3.0 ml) | Optimized for pediatric/low-volume samples; includes resins. |
| Plus Anaerobic /F | 442193 | 3.0 – 10.0 ml (8.0 – 10.0 ml) | Anaerobic medium with antibiotic-neutralizing resins. |
| Lytic/10 Anaerobic /F | 442265 | 3.0 – 10.0 ml (8.0 – 10.0 ml) | Contains saponin to lyse blood cells and release phagocytized organisms. |
| Myco/F Lytic | 442003 | 1.0 – 5.0 ml (3.0 – 5.0 ml) | Specialized for yeast, fungi, and mycobacteria.+1 |
| Mycosis IC /F | 442026/06 | 3.0 – 10.0 ml | Selective medium for fungal recovery. |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Individual Instrument | With Rack |
| Height | 39.1 cm | 77.5 cm |
| Width | 67.5 cm | 67.5 cm |
| Depth | 58.5 cm | 58.5 cm |
| Weight (Empty/Full) | 31.8 kg / 38.0 kg | 64.6 kg / 76.9 kg |
Operating Requirements:
- Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC ± 10% (50 – 60 Hz).
- Operating Temperature: 18.0°C to 30.0°C.
- Humidity: 25% to 80% non-condensing.
- Placement: Level surface, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, or excessive dust.
- Noise Level: ≤ 55 dBA at 1 meter.
Note: This information is an overview. A full electronic copy of the User Manual is available upon request.