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1 forensiX Presentation MoA Saudi Arabia 02/25/13

Presentation to the Ministry of Agriculture,the Kingdom of Saudi Aarbia.

Thomas Struckmeyer, Head of Product Management, Prionics Inc.

Secured Evidence from Crime To Court forensiX



Product Introduction and Intended Use

Customer Segmentation and Benefits

Product Performance

Total Cost Analysis Scheme

Product and Production Certification


Evidence Collection ProcessforensiX

Evidence Buccal Swab

Lab

Reference Sample

Labtransport

analysisanalysis

comparestore

DNA profile DNA profile

Main Application of forensiX CSI Products

CSI Process


Crime Scene Investigation Products forensiX


The unique self drying CSI sampling TubeforensiX

Solid Plastic tube with patented self drying polymer- desiccant inlay that enables environmentally

independent drying of the sample.

Available with short and a long plastic or wodden stick

Available with cotton or nylon-flocked swab-heads.

Used for evidence collection, reference samples (buccal swab) and disaster investigation.

Key Product BenefitsSecured Sample Quality Sample is immediately dried in the tube

No Transport or Storage restriction Independent from environmental influence

Lowest Risk of Contamination Unique Tube ID, BarCode, Individual Tube Nr.

Tamper Proof Matched Tube ID on Tube and Tube-Cap

ISO-Certified ISO 9001:2008 Certified by Swiss SQS/IQNet


Product DesignforensiX

Feature: Cap has edgesBenefit: it doesn't roll off the table

Feature: Tamper proof labelBenefit: no mix up possible, check if tube has been opened, can be used in automated and non-automated systems

Feature: New tube material which is resistant to fall and has little extending/shrinkingBenefit: Easy handling, ambient atmosphere does not influence the drying process.

Feature: All parts are EO treated. Benefit: No additional costs for e.g. repeats, phantoms

Feature: Patent Protected inlay with desiccant incorporated into a plastic. Benefit: Fast drying for best sample quality

Feature: Transparent. Benefit: You see the swab when you place it back.

Feature: Color codeBenefit: Easy handling


Product Palette OverviewforensiX

Evidence Collection Tube

Tube with desiccant, 100mm

Art. No.: 90220xx (en)

forensiX short tube, rapid drying, Individual Nr. ID, Tamper Proof

All elements of the tube are EO treated and guaranteed DNA free*.

Evidence Collection Kit

5 Tube w. desiccant, 100mm

Art. No.: 90230xy (en)

The evidence collection kit (5x) contains 5 tubes and 5 ampoules with sterile water.

All elements of the tube are EO treated and guaranteed DNA free*.

Custom Made

Customized Kits

Custome Tailored Kits

Art. No.: 90XXX(en)

Tailored Custom Kits bear individual labels in customer specific design and language.Highest flexibility and best cost-benefit ratio (individual needs are answered)

Kit is made to customer specifications, all benefits of the forensiX tube in a unique tailored format and presentation

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Display of tube with cotton swab and drying inlay


Tube ID Nr. and 2D Barcode, Individual Labeling



Tube Drying Inlay (IP Protected)



Tube Drying Inlay, Top View with surface enhancing waves




Blueprint Scheme (CSP)



Flocked Nylon and Cotten Swab Tip-Heads

Flocked Nylon





Product Performance




Customer SegmentationforensiX

Police Forces, CSIEvidence CollectionBuccal Swab

MilitaryBuccal SwabEvidence CollectionReference Sample Data Base

HospitalsSexual Assault Care

DNA LabsPaternity KitBuccal Swab

ArchaeologistsEvidence Collection

War Crime InvestigationEvidence CollectionReference Sampling


Current CustomersforensiX

Swiss Federal Police and State Police Units

German Ministry of the Interior

German Federal Police and State Police Forces

French National Police an Gendarmerie National

Federal Police Forces of the Netherlands

Police Forces of Austria

Belgium Police Forces

Police Forces of Denmark

Iceland Police Forces

Jordan Public Security Directorate (Under Evaluation)


Customer Specific BenefitsforensiX

Police/CSI needs: Military needs:

- Easy handling- No cooling, freezing needed- no mix up of samples (tamper proof label)- less training because one tool for all applications- no additional costs because of inappropriate sampling / sample quality

-Save profiling cost (take sample and test only in case of incident)- Can be used on the battlefield (independent from environmental conditions)- no mix up of samples (tamper proof label)

Hospital needs: DNA Lab needs:

- Easy to use product (instructions are included with the product)- Fast drying (vaginal swabs have lots of

fungi and bacteria that destroy the DNA)- no mix up of samples (tamper proof label)

- usable on automated and non-automated system (number and 2D-barcode)

- less costs because can be sent with letter mail

- no mix up of samples (tamper proof label)


Product Benefit Overview forensiX

Less unnecessary testing. Best possible sample protection and stabilization of DNA prevents invalid/negative amplification.

Lowest possible logistics costs because no need for refrigeration or rapid transport.

Easiest handling and transportation in all environmental conditions.

Less training for the personnel needed because one product solution is available for all applications, from CSI over Military use to Sexual Assault Investigations.

No mix up of samples possible as the tamper proof label clearly interconnects the tube with cap.

Can be used in automated and non-automated labs because tube ID is available as 2D- barcode on the tamper proof label

EO treatment prevents additional costs for analysis repeats of “phantom profiles” because of contaminated swabs





Product Performance




Competitor AnalysisforensiX

Feature Comparison Chart

TypeEO

TreatmentActive Drying

Available Forms

Tamper Proof, BC

Drying Time

forensiX Tube Yes Yes 8 Yes Fast

S Tube Yes No 1 partially Very Slow

B Tube No Yes 1 partially Slow

ZSwab w.

capNo No 1 no Slow


Summary

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20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200

Time [min]

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Cardboard 25°C/55%RH Cardboard 40°C/80%RH Tube w. Inlay Sarstedt Bode Zetos

Drying Performance of Sampling ProductsforensiX

Drying Performance Swabs

Note: Cardboard Box used as Reference Standard


EO Treatment – Background informationforensiX

Only with Ethylene oxide treatment you can ensure that no loadable profile will be on your product!





Product Performance




Total Cost AnalysisforensiX

Economy of product

forensiX Swab Transportationat room temperature

PCR analysis

Other Swab TransportationCooling might be necessary

PCR analysis

Much bigger part of total costs

Higher transportation costs More needless PCR analysis

Overall Costs

<forensiX Other swab

When using forensiX tubes your overall cost will decrease!





Product Performance




Certification of Product Parts & ProductionforensiX


Thank you for your interest and attention.

In a Nutshell, Take Home MessageforensiX

“The forensiX CSI sampling system

offers a secure, reliable and tamper proof

way of collecting valuable evidence

in all environmental conditions, preventing sample

degeneration through fast and efficient drying.”

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