How Does the M-Vac Work?

Discovery. The M-Vac samples up to 10 square feet (9300 square cm), increasing the probability of discovering any pathogens randomly located on the surface.

Extraction. The M-Vac sprays sterile solution onto the surface to penetrate cracks and crevices and dislodge pathogens while simultaneously vacuuming up the solution and pathogens into a sterile collection bottle. The spray force and vacuum suction greatly improves pathogen extraction.

No Elution. Other sampling methods require elution - extraction of pathogens from the sampling device. The M-Vac sample is contained in a collection bottle ready for enrichment or detection, eliminating the elution step entirely.