bioMérieux VITEK 2 COMPACT Automated Microbial Identification System

The bioMérieux VITEK 2 COMPACT is an automated microbial identification system designed to streamline laboratory workflows and enhance productivity. Built on bioMérieux's decades of experience in microbial identification, this compact, automated system delivers fast, standardized identification results—reducing time-to-result for most bacteria to as little as 2 hours compared to traditional biochemical methods.

Trusted by 3,000 manufacturers in 35 countries, the VITEK 2 COMPACT is available in 15, 30, or 60-card capacity models to meet any laboratory's workflow needs. Its intuitive interface, comprehensive database, and Advanced Expert System (AES) software empower laboratorians with confident identification and interpretive antimicrobial susceptibility results.

Key Features & Benefits

Fully Automated Workflow – Walk-Away Efficiency

The VITEK 2 COMPACT automates every step from inoculation to result reporting:

• Unique vacuum filler provides both safety and the highest level of automation

• Automated card filling, sealing, and incubation – reads every 15 minutes for greater speed in identification

• Automated internal barcode scanner provides validation of user entries

• One-click result validation streamlines workflow

• Automatic result printing when results are available

Closed, Contamination-Resistant Test Cards

• Closed test cards prevent contamination and eliminate the risk of erroneous results

• Objective analysis eliminates human subjectivity in interpretation

• Barcoded reagents provide full traceability and ease of use

• Miniaturized card format reduces waste

Comprehensive Identification Capabilities

The system supports a wide range of microorganisms with dedicated identification cards:

• Identifies the vast majority of microorganisms that contaminate production areas, laboratories, and finished products

• Customizable database to track facility-specific organisms

Advanced Expert System for Interpretive Reading

• Advanced Expert System (AES) software validates and interprets susceptibility test results

• Provides therapeutic guidance for advanced analysis of results

• 97.7% detection rate for antimicrobial resistances, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamases

Data Integrity & Regulatory Compliance

The VITEK® 2 COMPACT is designed to help laboratories comply with data integrity requirements:

• 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software

• Audit Trail – records, tracks, and reports on user actions

• Electronic signatures support digital documentation

• Secure user logins and access control (including LDAP)

• Auto or manual data backup

• Data Archiving Tool

• Connection to LIMS for seamless laboratory information management

The system helps comply with ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available).

Seamless IT Integration

• Network and domain integration

• Corporate antivirus compatibility

• Validation and networking packages

Flexible Capacity to Match Your Laboratory Needs

Three models accommodate different testing volumes:

• 15-card capacity – ideal for low-volume or specialty labs

• 30-card capacity – suitable for medium-volume laboratories

• 60-card capacity – designed for higher-throughput environments

Intuitive, User-Friendly Design

• Intuitive, icon-based interface requires less technician training

• Three-step setup procedure streamlines operations

• User interface screen provides immediate notification of system status

• One-click result validation for efficient workflow

Technical Specifications

Why Choose bioMérieux VITEK 2 COMPACT?