BD Max PCR System for Automated Nucleic Acid Testing

The BD Max PCR Machine is designed for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use, facilitating FDA-cleared or approved nucleic acid testing in clinical laboratories. This system automates the extraction and purification of nucleic acids from a variety of specimen types and enables the automated amplification and detection of target sequences via fluorescence-based PCR. Key functionalities include independent nucleic acid extraction with an integrated extractor, thermal cycling across 24 lanes for PCR amplification, and real-time detection of amplification products. It features an external barcode reader for sample buffer tube identification and an internal barcode reader for worklist verification. With fluorescence detection at up to five wavelengths, it allows multiplex reactions and provides qualitative, quantitative, and melt sample analysis. The BD Max System integrates fully-automated extraction and thermocycling processes, analyzing up to 24 specimens per run with pre-filled reagent strips and real-time PCR capabilities. It includes dedicated multi-color optics and supports a rapidly expanding menu and open-system options for emerging testing needs. This system promises consistent results with standardized workflow and protocols, requiring less than a minute of hands-on time per sample. Electrical requirements are 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10 A, with a maximum of 300 VA. The machine dimensions are as follows: Weight - 250 lb, Depth - 28.5 in, Height - 37 in, Width - 29.7 in.