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4N6FLOQSwabs™ genetics

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Introduction
Copan is a prominent manufacturer specializing in collection and preservation systems for microbiology and forensic applications. Their innovations, such as the patented FLOQSwabs™, improve the quality and sensitivity of analytical assays through enhanced fluid dynamics. As a fully integrated company, Copan manages all aspects of product development in-house, ensuring high standards and quality control.
Research and Development
Copan collaborates with key opinion leaders and reference laboratories to enhance product performance and develop new solutions. They focus on designing ergonomic collection tools to optimize sample recovery from human bodies and crime scenes.
Technology and Quality
Copan uses advanced engineering to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient and standardized production. They adhere to GMP manufacturing standards and hold ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating their commitment to quality.
DNA Collection and Preservation
The 4N6FLOQSwabs™ are designed for DNA collection for human identification, featuring rapid absorption, compatibility with various DNA extraction methods, and a unique Data Matrix code for sample traceability. These swabs are certified free of DNase, RNase, and human DNA, ensuring no interference with molecular amplification and STR analysis.
Forensic Applications
4N6FLOQSwabs™ are used for collecting DNA from sources such as buccal cells, saliva, skin, and blood stains. They are also applicable in paternity tests, research genotyping, and drug of abuse testing, ensuring more than 90% sample release to enhance assay sensitivity and robustness.
Crime Scene Collection
These swabs are specially designed for crime scene evidence collection, featuring antimicrobial agents to preserve nucleic acid integrity without drying agents. They are compatible with different DNA extraction methods and maintain DNA integrity even in challenging environmental conditions.
Product Formats
4N6FLOQSwabs™ are available in various formats, including peel pouches, dry tubes, and with active drying systems, each designed to ensure sample integrity and ease of transport.
NAOBasket™ System
The NAOBasket™ is a semi-permeable basket that enhances nucleic acid recovery from swab samples, allowing for a 60% increase in DNA recovery compared to standard procedures, reducing sample manipulation and contamination risks.
Product Overview
The document details various forensic swabs and related products for evidence collection, primarily used for collecting samples such as sweat, semen, blood, blood stains, environmental samples, and tissues. They are not intended for use on living humans.
Product Specifications
  • 4N6FLOQSwabs™: Available in different tip shapes (regular, scalpel, mini head, subungual, round) with antimicrobial action. They come in dry tubes of varying lengths (109 mm, 171 mm, 174.5 mm) and are packaged in peel pouches or bulk bags.
  • NAOBasket™: Offered in bulk bags or peel pouches, sometimes combined with cuvettes and 4N6FLOQSwabs™ for specific applications like crime scene or genetic sample collection.
Packaging Information
Products are packaged in various configurations, such as 6x50 pcs, 10x100 pcs, and 6x100 pcs, depending on the product type and intended use.
Usage and Application
These products are designed for DNA collection and preservation, specifically for human identification in forensic and genetic contexts, suitable for collecting a wide range of biological samples.
Important Notes
  • Products are not for diagnostic use.
  • Brochures are primarily for marketing and may not contain the latest updates; users should refer to the Copan website for the most recent information.
Contact Information
Copan Flock Technologies SRL is based in Brescia, Italy. Contact details include phone, fax, and email, with further information available on their website.
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GENETICS | CRIME SCENE Innovating Together™

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A FULLY INTEGRATED COMPANY Copan laboratories and technical team work in close relation with key opinion leaders and reference laboratories in order to continually improve the currect products performance and standards as well as stimulate the development of novel solutions according to the actual needs of the market. DEVELOPMENT COPAN’S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE PRE-ANALYTICAL PHASE THROUGH COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE Copan designs and develops anatomic and ergonomic geometries for the realization of new collection tools necessary to optimize the sample...

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Patented FLOQSwabs™ comprise of a solid molded plastic applicator shaft with a tip that can vary in size and shape, coated with short Nylon® fibers that are arranged in perpendicular fashion. FLOQSwabs™ have no internal absorbent core to disperse and entrap the specimen - as traditional fiber swabs - but the entire sample stays close to the surface for fast and complete elution. Copan FLOQSwabs™ represent a breakthrough to guarantee that even minute amounts of DNA can be collected and are available for testing. > BETTER SAMPLE COLLECTION By simple contact with the swab tip, liquid samples are...

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4N6FLOQSwabs™ is a complete line of Copan patented FLOQSwabs™ specifically designed and dedicated to DNA collection for Human Identification. PLUS FEATURES • Stringent controls and automated manufacturing process FREE OF AMPLIFIABLE HUMAN DNA • Use of only selected and inhibitory-free components FREE OF DETECTABLE DNASE AND RNASE FREE OF INHIBITORS TO MOLECULAR AMPLIFICATION AND STR ANALYSIS • Profiling of Copan workers involved in production and quality control TARGETED SAMPLES • BUCCAL CELLS • EPITHELIAL CELLS • SALIVA APPLICATIONS SKIN SEMEN BLOOD STAINS OTHERS • STR ANALYSIS – HUMAN IDENTIFICATION...

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CRIME SCENE Copan has developed a unique and revolutionary product line 4N6FLOQSwabs™crime scene, specifically designed for sample procurement of evidence such as: sweat, semen, blood stains, skin and any environmental trace found at the crime scene. PLUS FEATURES • ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS applied on the 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Crime Scene fibers No more need to use drying agents, nucleic acids integrity is preserved. Certified DNase, RNase-free and free of amplifiable human DNA. Free of inhibitors to molecular amplification and STR analysis. • PROFILED WORKERS ONLY ARE INVOLVED IN 4N6FLOQSWABS™ CRIME SCENE...

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FORMATS GENETICS > IN PEEL POUCH 4N6FLOQSwabs™ with moulded breakpoint is available in a convenient peelpouch format. The swab must NOT be reinserted into the peelpouch after sample collection. > IN DRY TUBE After collection, the regular size 4N6 FLOQSwabs™ can be inserted back into the transport tube and sent to the testing laboratory. The plastic tube guarantees the swab integrity and avoids risks of sample contamination during transport. Every tube is identified with a Data Matrix code bearing a uniquely assigned numeric data for safe and easy sample traceability and tracking. Regular size...

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NUCLEIC ACID OPTIMIZER The Nucleic Acid Optimizer is a special plastic semi-permeable basket that allows fast and complete recovery of nucleic acids from swab samples, card punches or other specimens into the sample tube. NAOBasket™ is designed with a collapsable grid bottom that allows passage of all eluted DNA sample from the collection device (i.e. swab) during the high speed centrifugation step, while guaranteeing the perfect tightness of the system during vortexing. PLUS FEATURES • 60% increased recovery of DNA from the specimen • Ability to release all DNA from the swab after high speed...

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ORDERING INFORMATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Break Point Distance where present: 20mm In dry tube w/ Active Drying System PKG: 6x50 pcs 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Regular size tip, in 109 mm long tube with Active Drying System 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Regular size tip, in 174,5 mm long dry tube 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Regular size tip, in peelpouch In dry tube w/ Active Drying System PKG: 6x50 pcs PRODUCT CODE Buccal cells 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Regular size tip, plus 2 ml cuvette in peelpouch Saliva Semen Blood Stains Skin Others 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Regular size tip, plus 2 ml cuvette with evaporation duct in peelpouch 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Dual Swab...

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4N6FLOQSwabs™ Regular head tip, with Antimicrobial Action in 109 mm long dry tube PRODUCT CODE NAOBasket™ + 2ml STARLAB cuvette, in peelpouch NAOBasket™ + 2ml BRAND/TREFF cuvette, in peelpouch 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Subungual Shape, with Antimicrobial Action in 109 mm long dry tube Evidence samples: Sweat Semen Blood 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Round Shape, with Antimicrobial Action in 109 mm long dry tube Blood Stains Environmental Tissues Others 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Mini head tip, with Antimicrobial Action in 109 mm long dry tube 4N6FLOQSwabs™ Dual Swab Regular size tip, with Antimicrobial Action in 171 mm long dry tube...

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c/o Futura Science Park Via F. Perotti 18 25125 - Brescia, Italy COPAN FLOCK TECHNOLOGIES SRL Brochure hardcopies may not include the latest updates and changes. Please refer to Copan website (www.copanflock.com) to view and/or download the most recent controlled version of the brochure. Brochures are mainly intended for marketing purposes. Always consult product inserts and instructions for use for the appropriate use of the products. ©2013 Copan Flock Technologies. Not for diagnostic use. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned herein are property of Copan Italia.

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