Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.

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Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: November 04, 2009 \| Expires: November 30, 2012 Smiths Detection, Inc., provides the Bio-Seeq® PLUS PCR Bio-Identifier. The Technology is a portable biological agent identification instrument used to screen suspicious powders for bacterial and viral biological warfare agents. The Technology uses LATE-PCR (Linear After The Exponential-Polymerase Chain Reaction) to replicate a specific genomic region from a target bacterial or viral agent and attaches a fluorophore to the newly replicated genetic material to allow for detection. The Technology can perform up to six distinct assays simultaneously. Included in the Technology are single-use assay cartridges for performing assays as well as operator training, training materials, maintenance services, technical documents and manuals, and a warranty.
Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: August 27, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2013 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides Smiths Detection Service Operations. The Technology is a set of services provided to maintain the explosive trace and X-ray scanning/screen and surveillance and sensor systems used at many venues. The Technology includes in-house services such as: management of maintenance services, spare parts, and technical support. It also includes on-site services such as: system installation, preventive maintenance, and operator training.
Smiths Detection, Inc. Approved: July 08, 2009 \| Expires: August 31, 2014 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides FirstView. The Technology is web-based sensor management software system that offers real-time access to controllable cameras, sensors, and maps using various types of personal computers. The Technology also includes engineering of networks, installation of the system, custom software development, training, and maintenance.
Smiths Detection, Inc.: IONSCAN 500DT Approved: January 14, 2009 \| Expires: February 28, 2014 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides IONSCAN 500DT. The Technology is a desktop simultaneous explosives and narcotics trace detection system used for analyzing samples obtained from articles such as mail packages, clothing, luggage, and other materials. The Technology also includes a manufacturer's warranty and an Operator's Manual. Preventative maintenance and operator and technical training are available for purchase as an option.
Smiths Detection, Inc.: IONSCAN 400B Approved: September 04, 2008 \| Expires: October 31, 2013 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the IONSCAN 400B. The Technology is a desktop explosive and narcotics trace detection system. Samples are collected by wiping the surface of a material or object with a swab. The swab is then analyzed by the Technology, and if a substance of interest is detected, the software triggers and alarm to alert the operator. The Technology also includes a manufacturer’s warranty, operator’s manual, and operator and technical training.
Smiths Detection, Inc.: HI-SCAN 6040aTiX Approved: July 08, 2008 \| Expires: July 31, 2013 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the HI-SCAN 6040aTiX. The Technology is an X-ray inspection and detection unit which provides automated detection capability for the inspection and screening of carry-on baggage. It can also be used to provide building access security and mail screening for important facilities where a large number of items must be screened quickly and efficiently.
Smiths Detection, Inc.: HI-SCAN Conventional Cabinet X-Ray Approved: August 08, 2006 \| Expires: July 31, 2011 Smiths Detection, Inc., provides HI-SCAN Conventional Cabinet X-Ray. The HI-SCAN systems includes a series of different sized X-ray inspection equipment used to screen checked luggage and carry-on items at airports as well as mail and other deliveries in the public or private sectors.
Smiths Detection, Inc.: Sentinel II™ Approved: December 13, 2005 \| Expires: December 31, 2010 Smiths Detection, Inc. provides the Sentinel II™, a non-intrusive walkthrough portal that detects trace amounts of explosive material on the human body.
Smiths Detection, Inc.: Hi-SCAN 7555i Approved: March 15, 2005 \| Expires: March 03, 2010 Smiths Detection, Inc.’s Hi-SCAN 7555i is a compact X-ray inspection system used to screen luggage, mail, packages, and deliveries that enables the operator to view the inside of luggage and packages in black-and-white (distinguishing materials by density), color, or Hi-MAT Plus advanced material classification (distinguishing materials as organic/inorganic by atomic weight).