The document discusses the BD BACTECTM FX Blood Culture System and its improvements to workflow efficiencies through simple and rapid processes like vial activation and enhanced visual indicators. The modular design of the BD BACTECTM FX40 system provides flexible lab layout and space for growth as testing volumes increase by allowing additional systems to be easily added on. Key features of the BD BACTECTM FX40 system include its ability to hold up to 160 vials with an annual testing volume capacity of 11,680 vials spread across multiple individual instruments, each able to hold 40 vials and test 2,920 annually.

1. Expanding on the leadership of the BD BACTEC™
FX Blood Culture System.
Improving Workflow Efficiencies…
Simple rapid workflow
• Vial activation
• Enhanced visual indicators
• Instant bottle and instrument status recognition
• Computer touch screen
Optimized Ergonomics
• Modular design provides flexible lab layout
BD BACTEC™
FX40
Blood Culture System
From Specimen Collection
to Actionable Results
BD BACTEC Blood Culture Solutions
provide proven performance to
enhance clinical outcomes and
optimize efficiency.

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Modular design allows system to grow with your lab demands,
additional systems can easily be added on as an institution’s blood
culture volume grows.
* Requires BVM software with EpiCenter
** Requires proper connectivity
The BD BACTEC FX40 system
can hold up to 160 vials with an
annual volume of 11,680 vials.
Each instrument holds 40 vials with
annual volume of 2,920 vials.
LIS connectivity 3
BD EpiCenter™
connectivity 3
Blood Volume Monitoring*
3
Satellite Blood Culturing**
3
Proven, robust design 3
Key features of the BD BACTEC™
FX40
Height 39.1 cm (15.4 in)
Width 67.5 cm (26.6 in)
Depth 58.5 cm (23.0 in)
Clearance (rear, left, right) 0 cm, 7 cm, 38 cm*
Clearance (front) 61.0 cm (24 in)
Weight (empty) 31.8 kg (70.1 lb)
Physical Dimensions: Single Instrument
BD BACTEC™
Plus Aerobic and
Anaerobic Lytic media provide ideal
recovery of microorganisms.1
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