VITEK 2 ®

Microbiology with confidence

 You are faced with an upsurge in bacterial resistance making its
detection more complex. Studies show that providing rapid
identification and antibiotic susceptibility /MIC results
leads to improved patient and financial outcomes.2,9,10
VITEK 2 ®
Faster and more accurate results contribute to
of diagnostic tests,
the length of hospitalization and
all associated costs.1,2,9,10,13

Automated Validation of Every Result

VITEK® 2 technology is an automated microbial Identification and susceptibility testing
system. It provides rapid, automatic, standardized identifying microorganism in body fluids, tissue and
stool culture samples validation of every test result with next generation expert software, the
ID/AST system globally. ADVANCED EXPERT SYSTEM™ 2,3,9,10.

VITEK® 2 is a unique system that uses a phenotypic expert system instead of commonly used
rules-based expert systems which are incapable of recognizing unusual results (i.e. mixed
cultures) and new resistance phenotypes for which no rules exist. As a result, microbiologists
need to review every single result for rules-based systems, even the vast majority that do not
trigger any rules.

RESULTS YOU CAN TRUST PROVEN MEDICAL VALUE

The VITEK® 2 ADVANCED EXPERT SYSTEM™ software MIC* results from a cultured isolate in as little as 5
is like having an expert advisor standing by your side3,15,17. to 8 hours13,16, allows clinicians to quickly optimize
It applies a colored indicator to each isolate that shows antimicrobial therapy and implement infection control
the level of confidence in the susceptibility results: policies10 :
Green : Fully consistent results Reduced length and cost of hospitalization1,2,9,10
Yellow : Inconsistent result, review required Decrease antimicrobial usage and help implement
Red : Unknown phenotype, check results institutional stewardship policies 2,9,10
Purple : Phenotype not in database
Right drug at the right time
Microbiologists can quickly and confidently report
Turbidity meter: built-in
the majority of results to clinicians, and focus their
attention on only those that require their expertise13. *MIC - Minimum inhibitory concentrations

1. Ayats J., et. al. ASM 2007; Poster C-158. • 2. Barenfanger J., et. al. J Clin Microbiol, 1999; 37(5): 1415. • 3. Barry J., et. al. J of Antimicrob Chemother, 2003; 51: 1191. • 4. Blondel-Hill E., et. al. ICAAC 2006; Poster D-691.
• 5. Bobenchik A.M., et. al. J Clin Microbiol, 2014; 53(3): 816. • 6. Bobenchik A.M, et. al. J Clin Microbiol, 2014; 52(2): 392. • 7. Doat V., et. al. ECCMID 2007; Poster P-1727. • 8. Eigner U., et. al. J Clin Microbiol, 2005; 43(8):
3829. • 9. Galar A., et. al. J Infect, 2012; 65(4): 302. • 10. Galar A., et. al. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 2012; 31 (9): 2445. • 11. Heller-Ono A. bioMerieux White Paper, 2008. • 12. Hooper M., et. al. ECCMID 2013; Poster P-1536.
• 13. LaBombardi V.J. bioMerieux White Paper, 2011. • 14. Larone D.H, et. al. ASM 2000; Poster C-279. • 15. Livermore DM., et. al. J Antimicrob Chemother, 2002; 49 (2): 289. • 16. Römmler W., et. al. ASM 2006; Poster C-123.
• 17. Sanders CC., et. al. J Clin Microbiol, 2001; 39 (7): 2379.
 Tailor VITEK 2 to your needs
®

CONNECTIVITY
Link to other computers and software
Connect easily to your Laboratory Information
System (LIS) with BCI Link (Bi-directional
Computer Interface)

VILINK® software allows remote support and

troubleshooting through a secure connection and
enables automatic software, firmware and security
updates.

MANAGE DATA AND SAMPLE

WORKFLOW
MYLA®* software simplifies lab operations
Provides real-time instrument and sample

With its intuitive customisable reporting and information at your fingertips

Offers an actionable picture of your workflow
seamless lab connectivity, VITEK® 2 easily adapts to through intuitive dashboards
Results accessible from any device, any location
your specific needs. Real-time cumulative statistical functions
(e.g. antibiograms)
Enables remote access by multiple users and
real-time connectivity to an existing LIS

* Optional software package

RESULTS AT A GLANCE CUSTOMISED REPORTING

Immediate automatic validation and transfer of high According to your requirements using BIOART™
confidence results to the LIS (auto-posting) with the (Advanced Reporting Tool)
ADVANCED EXPERT SYSTEM™ software for faster
Create rules based on intuitive “if…then” logic
targeted therapy 3,10,13,15,17
Eliminates manual report modification
Easy-to-use and familiar Windows® layout
Automatically adds customised comments and
Quick access to ID and AST results using the
alerts when reporting critical results
navigation tree and filters
Helps implement your institution’s reporting and
Rapid result searches by patient, bench, date tested,
infection control policies
organism, technician, accession number, etc.

QUALITY CONTROL MODULE

Manages and reports quality control results
VITEK 2 ®
is designed to make your ID/AST workflow as rapid and reliable as possible,
Focus on what matters
while still providing maximum flexibility and full traceability. Lab personnel
can focus on using their expertise where it’s most needed. VITEK® 2
VITEK® 2/XL: Load cards on
instrument for fully
automated processing

Prepare 3ml organism

Specimen:
suspension and ensure Scan sample card
Choose Isolate correct McFarland and Isolate barcodes
colony turbidometry Standard to stablish Results in as little as 5 to 8 hours up to 30 test per day
with DENSICHEK® PLUS traceability Upgrade to 60

VITEK® 2 COMPACT: Use ID VITEK® 2 COMPACT: Cards

VITEK 2 COMPACT
suspension to make AST inoculated inside instrument
suspension and manually transferred
from filling door to loading
door for processing

FLEXIBILITY RELIABLE, SAFE, RAPID BROAD AND EXPANDING

SAVE TIME AND STREAMLINE ID/AST TEST MENU
YOUR WORKFLOW Simultaneous access from multiple VITEK® 2 separate ID/AST cards are innovative
workbenches Proven accuracy, with faster results, contributing Susceptibility card types**:
The barcoding system saves time and improves to improved patient outcomes1-8, 10,12
VITEK 2 has the shortest hands-on-time
® Gram negative Bacilli - 76 antimicrobials and ESBL***
traceability by linking patient isolates and test cards Minimises human error that is an inevitable part test
in the industry 1,4,8,11,12,16 at the bench. of manually reading and reviewing results3,17 Staphylococci &/or Enterococci - 55 antimicrobials,
Ergonomic automation enhances workflow 11 VITEK® 2 improves lab workflow by allowing patient Closed system: no aerosols, splattering or spills 4 high level aminoglycoside screens and ICR†† test
Minimal sample preparation with up to 50% fewer steps demographics to be linked to tests at multiple benches Full traceability with pre-applied barcodes Streptococci - 14 antimicrobials and ICR test and
11,14,16
simultaneously. Lightweight: reduced waste and biohazard disposal gentamicin synergy
Significantly less waste than other systems; up to 64% Simultaneous multi-user access to VITEK® 2 systems costs while minimising storage space Streptococcus Pneumoniae - 23 antimicrobials
cost savings for contaminated waste disposal 7,12,14 lets microbiologists finalise results from individual EUCAST† and CLSI* compliant AST formulations YST (Yeast) - 6 antifungals
workstations. available producing MICs based on reference CLSI and
ISO MIC methods

* CLSI - Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute ** Clearance by local regulatory body may apply
† European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing *** Extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase
†† Inducible clindamycin resistance
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instrument

CONNECTIONS
CAPACITY OPTIONS

• 4 instruments can be
• 15, 30, or 60 cards per

connected to the same PC

• 75 kg
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
• 72 x 68 x 60 cm

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VITEK® 2 COMPACT

HEAT DISSIPATED
• 1025 BTU/Hr. (nominal)
• 100/120 VAC (50-60 Hz)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

• or 220/240 VAC (50-60 Hz)

ALTITUDE
• up to 2,000 m
Flexibility to meet your workflow needs

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humidity, non-condensing
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Operating humidity range: 20% to 80% relative

• Operating ambient temperature range of 15˚C to 30˚C