The BD FACSAriaTM Fusion improves on the solid foundation of patented

technologies, exceptional multicolor performance, and ease-of-use

that was first brought to the world of sorting by the launch of the

BD FACSAriaTM sorter in 2003.

Now this sorting know-how is combined with best-in-class biosafety

expertise to create the BD FACSAria Fusion, a fully integrated advanced

cell sorter and biosafety solution for research laboratories.

The fusion of safety, performance, and sorting

Biological safety in flow cytometry is an

emerging requirement for core laboratories

concerned about the potential accidental

exposure of operators to biological

samples. To address this requirement,

a custom-tailored biosafety cabinet for

the BD FACSAria Fusion was designed in

collaboration with The Baker Company,

a leader in biosafety solutions.

The BD FACSAria Fusion has been verified

by the Baker Company to meet personnel

and product protection standards for a

Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet,

the National Sanitation Foundation

International Standard 49, the European

Standard 12469, and the Australian

Standard AS 2252.2–2009. The BD FACSAria

Fusion cell sorter is also available without

a biosafety cabinet, but this can be easily

installed at a later date as a field upgrade.

To further enhance biosafety protection,

the BD FACSAria Fusion has a number of

redundant design features that further

reduce the risk of operator exposure.

For example, while the biosafety cabinet

protects the operator from aerosol

exposure during a sort, the built-in Aerosol

Management system (AMS) also evacuates

aerosols. However, the AMS operates

independently of the cabinet for an added

measure of safety.

To achieve unrivaled sensitivity and

resolution, the BD FACSAria Fusion has

precisely integrated fluidic and optical

systems to maximize signal detection.

Optimized fiber-launched lasers improve

sensitivity and resolution for each color in a

multicolor assay, and innovations such as the

patented flow cell with gel-coupled cuvette

ensure performance, safety, and ease-of-use.

With the BD FACSAria Fusion, the complex

world of cell sorting now is open to a

broader audience of researchers and wider

range of applications.