Biomérieux Astute 140 Semi-Automated Microbiology System for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Biomérieux Astute 140 is a compact microbiology system for the semi-automated preparation of standardized bacterial suspensions used in antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). Designed for clinical microbiology laboratories, it helps improve process consistency, reduce manual handling, and support reproducible antibiotic resistance testing workflows.

The generated bacterial suspensions can be used for inoculation of Vitek 2 cards and other microbiological testing systems. The instrument supports single-sample or batch processing and provides automated sample handling through a simple user interface.

Applications and features

• Semi-automated preparation of bacterial suspensions for AST
• Suitable for clinical microbiology, antimicrobial resistance testing, and microbiological diagnostics
• Single or batch sample processing
• Compatibility with Vitek 2 systems and other microbiological testing methods
• Automated sample processing with intuitive operation
• Compact format for integration into existing laboratory workflows
• Supports standardized preparation and quality assurance in diagnostic microbiology

Technical specifications

• Reference: 500000 (IVD)
• Serial number: 01003133
• Power supply: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions (W × D × H): Approximately 300 × 400 × 300 mm
• Weight: Approximately 12 kg
• Included: Electronic Quality Control EQC RFID Card and 2 rolls of thermal paper

The unit is described as being in excellent cosmetic and functional condition, extensively tested, and ready for immediate use.