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RiboPrinter
microbial characterization
system
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Only the DuPont Qualicon RiboPrinter system combines
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automation with the power to accurately identify and track
sources of contamination at the strain level and gain control
of your process and environment.
Efficient and consistent identification of microorganisms.
The RiboPrinter microbial characterization system provides the speed,
accuracy and resolution needed to identify microorganisms and
characterize them efficiently and consistently. These determinations can
be applied to virtually all bacteria.
Using powerful genetic information, the RiboPrinter system provides
an automated genetic snapshot, or RiboPrint pattern, of any bacterium
in less than eight hours. RiboPrint patterns characterize environmental
isolates, pathogens, spoilage organisms, control strains, beneficial
organisms or any bacterium that is important to the pharmaceutical,
personal care and food safety industries.
Until now, the methods for genetic characterization of bacteria
required highly skilled technicians and lacked standardization and
consistency. The RiboPrinter system provides the speed, accuracy,
reproducibility and confidence never before possible.
From start to finish, the RiboPrinter system process is automated,
simplifying operator training and minimizing errors due to technique.
Loading and operating the characterization unit are easy and intuitive.
The workstation software is user-friendly, providing sophisticated data
analysis that eliminates the need for subjective interpretation of results.
Only the RiboPrinter system combines automation and the power of
DNA to go beyond identifying and documenting a problem. The RiboPrinter
system produces an exact genetic snapshot of organisms, delivering the
unparalleled power to track sources of contamination and gain control of
any microbial environment.
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Unique genetic
RiboPrint
patterns are like
DNA snapshots
for an error-free
match.
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The flexibility to match any situation.
With the RiboPrinter system restriction enzyme flexibility, ribotyping
bacteria can be performed with either a prepackaged restriction
enzyme or a custom configuration, while retaining the advantages of
full automation.
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Greater speed and confidence throughout the day.
Identification and Characterization
The RiboPrinter system generates
a RiboPrint pattern which is used to
provide taxonomic identification
(Genus species) of unknown isolates
by an automated comparison to the
onboard DuPont database of known
patterns (or proprietary custom built
databases). RiboPrint patterns can
also be used to characterize strains
of a common species.
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Up to eight bacterial isolates can be tested at one time, with results
available eight hours from sample input. Because the system can accept
new batches every two hours, up to 32 samples can be loaded in a normal
workday. This provides rapid, accurate results for great confidence in any
product tested.
Control any microbial environment.
The RiboPrinter system provides rapid, standardized identification and
characterization of bacteria. The power to track and identify bacteria
increases every time a sample is run. With a comprehensive, dynamic
picture of any microbial environment, technicians can track and manage
data at the strain level, letting them pinpoint contamination with more
speed, ease and precision than ever before possible.
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Data Management
Easy-to-use software features let you
link detailed sample information to
any pattern and allow you to manage
sample data at the strain level.
Tracking and Trending
Identical sample patterns are
automatically clustered into
RiboGroups that allow you to instantly
view previous occurrences of any
particular pattern.
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Database
Harnessing the power of DNA.
The ever-expanding
identification database
includes more than
5,700 patterns, covering
more than 180 genera
and 1,200 species.
More than the building blocks of life, DNA and technology that uses
genetic information can be the foundation for powerful business results.
DuPont Qualicon provides advanced, automated systems that use
DNA to detect, identify and track the presence of environmental isolates,
pathogens, spoilage organisms, control stains, beneficial organisms or
other bacteria. Just as DNA information has forever changed the criminal
justice system, the accuracy and speed of genetic-based solutions from
DuPont Qualicon have revolutionized the detection and identification
process for the pharmaceutical, personal care and food safety industries.
Bacillus circulans
Burkholderia cepacia
Escherichia coli
Micrococcus luteus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Leadership is in the genes.
Leadership is not something that can be manufactured. For over 200
years, DuPont has been the leader in technological solutions with
powerful business value. DuPont Qualicon is part of that strong tradition
and has grown — in technology, understanding and size — to become a
global leader in DNA-based diagnostic solutions. DuPont Qualicon
supports current technology and customers, while developing new
innovations and improving existing technology from a solid foundation
of DuPont history. This ensures customers enjoy measurable business
benefits today and well into the future.
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Streptomyces aureofaciens
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RiboPrinter system components
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Characterization unit (shown)
Computer workstation (shown)
• RiboExplorer software/Microsoft Windows based
• Laser printer
• Heat treatment station
• Handheld mixer
• Sample preparation rack
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