BD Phoenix M50 Automated ID/AST System
Manufacturer: BD · Origin: USA
SKU: MIC-1157 · Model: Phoenix M50
Automated identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing solution with true MICs from a 136-well panel design.
Standard manufacturer warranty + extended KRIMS support
Lead Time: 2-4 weeks
Product Overview
The BD Phoenix M50 Automated ID/AST Solution helps clinical microbiology laboratories strengthen their defense against antimicrobial resistance, per official BD documentation. It demonstrates an approximately 50% lower rate of very major errors (VMEs) for Gram-negative organisms compared to bioMerieux Vitek, delivers true MIC results from doubling-dilution wells (no extrapolation), and its 136-well panel design accommodates all clinically relevant antimicrobials — reducing offline testing by up to 71% annually in an average lab. BD Synapsys informatics add cascading antimicrobial reporting and resistance tracking for stewardship programmes.
Applications
Clinical microbiology laboratories fighting antimicrobial resistance.
Clinical Benefits
Enhanced diagnostic accuracy, improved patient safety, reduced operational downtime, and lower total cost of ownership.
Key Features
~50% lower VME rate for Gram-negative organisms vs bioMerieux Vitek True MICs from doubling dilutions — no extrapolated results 136-well panel accommodating all clinically relevant antimicrobials Up to 71% less offline testing annually Compact stackable design (up to 2 instruments, double capacity same footprint) BD Synapsys dynamic intelligence and cascading antimicrobial reporting
Technical Specifications
Panel design: 136 wells; true doubling dilution MICs with every well read. Performance: ~50% lower very major error rate for Gram-negative organisms vs bioMerieux Vitek (per official BD documentation); up to 71% less offline testing annually. Design: compact stackable — up to two instruments; no reagent additions post inoculation. Ecosystem: BD Phoenix AP automated inoculum preparation instrument; BD Synapsys informatics (per official BD documentation).
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Equipment guide in the Knowledge Centre
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