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An advanced, user-friendly handheld device providing rapid, on-site detection of key pathogens, like STEC E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, enhancing produce safety and quality.
About
OmniVis is a dynamic brand specializing in innovative pathogen detection technology. Our focus is on developing portable, accurate, and user-friendly devices, primarily aimed at improving food safety. By harnessing cutting-edge research and development, OmniVis offers practical solutions for rapid pathogen detection, notably in the agricultural and food sectors. Our commitment to quality, precision, and efficiency positions us as a frontrunner in the field, dedicated to safeguarding health and enhancing the sustainability of global food supply chains. We have already developed a test for Shiga-toxin producing (STEC) E. coli, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes with an emphasis in environmental sampling.
Key Benefits
• Portability: The device is easily maneuverable and handheld, weighing 1.9 lb (rather than a large machine in a laboratory).
• Rapid Results: Detection results are available within 30 minutes to 1 hour (rather than current industry standards of days).
• Accuracy: The device demonstrates an accuracy rate of greater than 94.6% at environmentally relevant bacterial concentrations in field samples (i.e., success out of the laboratory environment).
• Automation: The OmniVis platform automates data interpretation, eliminating the need for extensive training and we’ve demonstrated usability in the field.
• Location-Specific Data: Automated record-keeping and real-time data aggregation support risk surveillance in food facilities.
• Unique Measurements: The device performs viscosity-based measurements, offering accuracy 100- fold more sensitive than fluorescence readouts and overcoming issues related to pH sensitivity.
• Cost-Effective: The hardware costs $1,000, and test kits are priced at $10 each before scale-up. These are cost competitive to other molecular testing platforms.
• Scalability: The platform allows for the detection of multiple pathogens through viscosity measurements and has the potential for use in diagnostics with many pathogens
Applications
OmniVis' technology (the iSpyDx) is applicable across the entire food chain, from farm to fork. Here are the markets we will first enter:
Primary:
- Food Safety and Processing Industry: Companies involved in food production, processing, and packaging, particularly those handling high-risk products like produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. These businesses require efficient, reliable pathogen testing to comply with safety standards and avoid contamination outbreaks.
- Agricultural Sector: Farmers and agricultural businesses that need to ensure the safety and quality of their produce. This sector includes farmers and agricultural businesses that are integral to the food supply chain, from crop growers to livestock producers. They require efficient and reliable methods to monitor and ensure the safety and quality of their produce. The use of OmniVis iSpyDx system in this sector can aid in early detection of pathogenic contaminants which are critical for preventing contamination and ensuring the health and safety of consumers.
Secondary:
- Hospitality and Food Service Industry: Restaurants, hotels, and food caterers who must adhere to stringent food safety regulations and are constantly in need of rapid, reliable pathogen detection methods to maintain high standards of hygiene and prevent foodborne disease outbreaks.
- Research and Academic Institutions: Universities and research facilities that conduct studies on foodborne pathogens and require accurate, efficient tools for their research.