APAS Independence

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Company Name

Clever Culture Systems

Product URL

https://www.cleverculturesystems.com/technology/intelligent-automation/apas-independence

Company URL

https://www.cleverculturesystems.com

Categories

• clinical Care
• administrative Operations
• diagnostic Support
• laboratory Automation
• laboratory Testing
• Clinical
• Administrative
• Diagnostic
• Microbiology

Summary

APAS Independence is an automated system that uses AI to analyze and interpret microbial growth on culture plates, enhancing efficiency in microbiology laboratories.

Description

APAS Independence is a stand-alone instrument developed by Clever Culture Systems that automates the imaging, interpretation, and reporting of microbial growth on culture plates. It utilizes advanced imaging and machine learning algorithms to process up to 200 culture plates per hour, integrating seamlessly into existing laboratory workflows without the need for proprietary media or specific incubators. The system is FDA-cleared and has achieved regulatory clearances in the US, Europe, and Australia, offering modules for applications such as urine screening, infection control testing, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. It is distributed exclusively in the United States by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Api Available

unknown

Certifications

• FDA 510(k) clearance as a Class II medical device
• CE/MDR
• ONC
• ISO 13485

Company Founding

2004

Company Offices

• Australia
• United States
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• Germany

Compliance

• FDA 21 CFR Part 11
• PIC/S Guide Annex 11
• HIPAA
• GDPR
• SOC 2
• ISO 27001

Customers

Data Residency

US/EU regions

Data Standards

• FDA 21 CFR Part 11
• PIC/S Guide Annex 11

Deployment Model

• on_prem

Features

• Automated imaging, interpretation, and reporting of microbial growth on culture plates
• Processes up to 200 culture plates per hour
• Supports various culture media types and brands
• Flexible integration with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• APAS Web User Interface for remote access to culture plate images and reports
• Full audit trail of all interactions with the instrument
• Automated separation and flagging of plates with mould or spreading colonies for review
• Digital microbiology workflow enhancing consistency of results
• Minimal user interaction with intuitive user interface
• Supports both settle (90mm) and contact (55mm) plates

Id

SW0556

Integration Partners

Integrations

• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Languages Supported

• English

Last Updated

2025-10-11

License

commercial

Market Segment

• enterprise
• smb

Optional Modules

• MRSA Analysis Module
• Urine Analysis Module
• VRE Analysis Module (RUO)
• Zone Reader Analysis Module (RUO)

Os Platforms

• Windows
• Linux

Pricing Details

Contact vendor for pricing information.

Pricing Model

enterprise_quote

Privacy Features

• Business Associate Agreement (BAA) available
• Data anonymization
• Data minimization

Product Code

SW0556

Product Name

APAS Independence

Ratings

Regions Available

• United States
• Europe
• Australia

Related Urls

• https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/software-medical-device-samd/artificial-intelligence-enabled-medical-devices

Release Year

Security Features

• Encryption
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Audit logs
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Specialties

• Microbiology
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Support Channels

System Requirements

Standard power and Ethernet connection

Target Users

• microbiologists
• clinical laboratory technicians
• pharmaceutical quality control personnel

Training Options

Type

product

User Reviews

Version

1.0

Alternatives

See related products

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