What is XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector?

The XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector is an easy, economical, and non-destructive solution for detecting contaminants over large surface areas, without the use of chemicals. Built around our unique UV technology, the XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector can quickly identify areas harboring bacterial contaminants such as E.coli, listeria and salmonella which are often missed under standard white light or simple UV light. The XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector allows immediate corrective action by providing instant results, helping to prevent quality deviations and ensure regulatory compliance in the liquid food processing, nutraceutical, pharma, medical and petrochemical industries.

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Why use XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector?

Minimizing the risk of contamination in food production

Food production managers face a crucial decision every day: whether to begin production. Every hour that production is delayed for cleaning results in lost potential revenue. However, starting production on a surface that hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned significantly increases the risk of contamination. The XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector offers a simple solution, enabling operators to inspect large areas quickly and non-destructively, without the use of chemicals. Equipped with two rechargeable batteries, the device allows one battery to charge while the other is in use, minimizing interruptions and downtime.

Complement traditional ATP tests

Food manufacturers often face challenges in detecting bacteria and biofilms that could contaminate their products. Currently, they rely on ATP tests, which measure the presence of actively growing microorganisms by detecting adenosine triphosphate (ATP). While this method is effective, it has limitations due to the small size of the swabbed area relative to the overall surface. The swabbing process itself can be cumbersome. However, by complementing this traditional method with the XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector, ATP testing can become faster and more efficient. The XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector helps identify areas of contamination, allowing ATP swab tests to be focused on those spots.

More efficient and accurate than traditional methods

While other technologies, such as fluorescent markers and gels, are available, they are not environmentally friendly and, like ATP tests, suffer from the limitations of a small testing area, making accurate results difficult to obtain. Contaminants often go unnoticed with other detection methods like white light and simple UV lamps. The XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector illuminates the entire surface, providing immediate results and enabling you to detect potential issues within seconds, whereas other methods might take hours.

Photo below: Illuminate the food container using the XEPU Bacteria and Biofilm Detector. Contaminants glow and can be easily detected with the naked eye.