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BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System

This Changes Everything.

The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System combines BIOFIRE’s high-multiplex PCR expertise with smart design to deliver fast, reliable diagnostics.

With sample prep and system setup in under 5 minutes, it runs syndromic tests across up to 4 modules and delivers automated results within a timeframe compatible with a patient visit, that may help clinicians make quicker, more informed decisions at the Point of Care.

      

Disclaimer: Product availability varies by country. Please consult your local bioMerieux representative for product availability in your country.

System Overview

Faster. Smaller. Smarter.

As the leader in syndromic testing, bioMérieux presents BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System, a solution designed to bring lab-quality diagnostic results to the Point of Care (POC), closer to the patient.

  • Designed specifically for point-of-care testing (POCT)
  • Providing results with high confidence & high diagnostic yield
  • Maximizing the chance of getting an actionable answer in a clinically relevant timeframe
  • While benefiting from our expertise to give you a committed, sustainable and trustable support

 

Discover benefits of the all-in-one technology

The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE workflow is straightforward with its easy sample and reagents preparation plus all the materials needed provided and without storage constraints, that allows onsite testing for a timely impact on patient management.

Benefits of Syndromic Testing

 

 

Discover BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System

  • SMALL AND FLEXIBLE
    With its compact footprint requiring minimal benchtop space, BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE offers scalable throughput, supporting 1 to 4 modules to run up to four tests simultaneously, maximizing flexibility and responsivness.
  • FULLY AUTOMATED
    From sample to result, BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE combines streamlined workflow with widely recognized connectivity and interoperability (HL7, POCT01, XML), enabling effortless data transfer and seamless reporting, allowing clinicians to spend less on system management.
  • EASY TO USE
    Its user-friendly interface and intuitive workflow empower healthcare professionals to deliver rapid results anytime, in any clinical setting, without the need for extensive training.
BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Tests

Cybersecurity

The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System has been developed and configured to incorporate cybersecurity controls. Cybersecurity controls are applied to the computer operating system, which is delivered pre-configured on the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System. Prior to delivery, bioMérieux verifies that the computer is free of malicious software.

Medical device security is a shared responsibility among stakeholders, including health care facilities, patients, health care providers, and manufacturers of medical devices. It is recommended to use all appropriate means to protect networks from virus intrusion, unauthorized use, alteration, manipulation, and disclosure.

For additional information about supported network configurations and cybersecurity risk management (including patch management, antivirus software installation, and software updates), please contact a bioMérieux representative or Customer Technical Support.

 

Take your BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System further with our Data & IT Solutions.

BIOFIRE® FIREWORKS™

FIREWORKS™ provides access to a centralized data management web portal giving users total insights and analytics into BIOFIRE® System performance, utilization, disease dynamics, and workflow management.

VILINK®

VILINK® is a secure solution offering proactive maintenance and remote access and updates to your BIOFIRE® systems, improving productivity and optimizing your instrument uptime.


Panels

Syndromic Multiplex PCR Tests Developed for point-of-care testing

Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) are a leading global health burden, affecting billions of individuals each year across all age groups.1

Testing for more than flu, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 with one test provides healthcare professionals with the full picture and may timely impact patient therapy and management decisions.

1. The Global Impact of Respiratory Disease - 3rd Edition (2021)

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat Panels

The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panels enable testing for respiratory pathogens from either a nasopharyngeal swab, a throat swab or an anterior nasal swab, providing a flexible respiratory solution to meet the unique needs of point-of-care settings.

Services & Support

Assisting You with Word Class Support

Excellence in customer support is a value deeply ingrained in the culture of bioMérieux. We want to provide our customers with the information needed to use our products with confidence and get the most rapid and accurate results.

  • bioMérieux offers best-in-class application and engineering services.
  • A skilled team is dedicated to your success providing global product support, solution training courses, connectivity assistance, and instrument or chemistry related troubleshooting.

Specs & Resources

System Environmental Specifications

  • 15-30°C @ 15-80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
  • -16 m (-50 ft.) to 3,048 m (10,000 ft.) operating altitude
  • Indoor, stationary use only

      

Reagent Environmental Specifications

  • Room temperature storage 15-25°C
BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Tests
Footprint (L x W)WeightTouchscreenModularity
8.5 x 12.75 inBase: 19.6 lbs
Module: 13.9 lbs
8 in1-4 modules stackable
22 x 32.4 cmBase: 8.4 kg
Module: 6.3 kg
21.3 cm

Interface capabilities

Flexible interfacing with multiple LIS, middleware, EMR and POC data managers using POCT01–A2, HL7, and XML standards, tailored for hospital laboratories and point-of-care (POC) environments.


Resources

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System Brochure

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Cybersecurity Brochure

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Connectivity Brochure