TANBead Maelstrom 4800: automated DNA/RNA extraction platform
The TANBead Maelstrom 4800 is an automated medical device designed for nucleic acid extraction in laboratories seeking efficiency and reliability in medium to high throughput analyses. It is based on magnetic rod agitation technology coupled with specially designed rotating tips to maximise contact with the magnetic beads. These ensure the adsorption of DNA or RNA throughout the lysis, washing andelution steps. The result: purified nucleic acids ready for use in diagnostic or research applications.
The device can process up to 48 samples in a single session, with a volume capacity ranging from 50 to 1,600 µl per well. Each cycle is managed by an intuitive user interface via a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, allowing smooth navigation between the various functions: tip assembly, protocol launch, UV sterilisation lamp management and report export. The machine can store up to 100 customisable protocols, ensuring great flexibility of use.
The system incorporates twelve heating blocks to ensure thermal control during extraction, as well as a UV lamp for post-extraction sterilisation. The instrument is compatible exclusively with TANBead tips, ensuring stable performance and preventing malfunctions. The Maelstrom 4800 is designed for indoor use, between 10 and 32°C, on a surface capable of supporting its 45 kg weight.
Designed to fit into regulated environments, the device complies with current European standards for in vitro diagnostic devices. It is imperative that the user wears appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, gown) and follows the biosafety guidelines of their establishment, especially when handling potentially infectious substances.
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the longevity of the device, in particular cleaning the magnetic rods after each use. Particular attention must be paid to any spillage of reagents to avoid contamination or damage to the equipment.
The Maelstrom 4800 is an essential tool for molecular biology laboratories wishing to automate their extractions without compromising on accuracy or safety.
