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Collect and Process Evidence More Efficiently

Bode Crime Scene Collectors are designed to collect Forensic Evidence.

An independent study showed 31% more DNA yield when using the Bode Crime Scene Collector

Bode Crime Scene Collector™
The Bode Crime Scene Collector is designed to be a complete evidence collection system. This system uses Bode SecurSwabs that have been pre-labeled on the shaft and Protective Tube with barcodes to become Crime Scene Collectors. Ten Crime Scene Collectors are conveniently packaged with ten Transport Pouches in a re-sealable foil pouch for use at crime scenes. The Bode Crime Scene Collector helps law enforcement simply secure more reliable evidence for forensic analysis.

Superior Chain of Custody
With pre-barcoding and inclusive Transport Pouches

• The Crime Scene Collector comes labeled with pre-coded barcodes to reduce labeling time and ensure the collector and the protective tube are always matched. Each collector has its own unique barcode ID.
• Two-additional matching barcodes are provided for labeling documentation and the DNA Transport Pouch
• The paper DNA Transport Pouch has ample room for labeling and barcoding to help improve control and tracking.

Efficient at the Crime Scene
With convenient packaging and innovative design

• Ten Crime Scene Collectors are package in re-sealable foil packs with ten DNA Transport Pouches.
• The re-sealable packs maintain the integrity of the collectors during transport and storage to and from the crime scene.
• The pre-labeled collectors save labeling and documentation time at the crime scene and minimizes mislabeling.
• The integrated desiccant eliminates the need to air-dry most samples.

Semi-Automated Processing at the Lab

The Bode Crime Scene Collector offers the feature of semi-automated processing once the samples are received by the lab by eliminating the need to cut the cotton swab with scissors for sample processing.

This saves time and prevents contamination during sample processing.
To process, the swab is simply placed directly into a tube at a 45 degree angle and is easily snapped off.

Design Features and Benefits

The Bode Crime Scene CollectorTM is designed to simplify the collection of DNA evidence at crime scenes. This unique collector includes barcodes for chain-of-custody processes, helps ensure evidence stability, and provides protection of the evidence.

The Bode Crime Scene Collector can be configured into kits that provide easy to follow instructions and all the materials required for a simple collection process.

A. Cotton swab – Collect many types of samples.

• The sterilizing process renders the collector safe for use in buccal DNA collection or for assault examination.
• The collector can be used for forensic evidence and DNA sample collection.

B. Reinforced shaft – Efficiently collect and process samples

• Prevents the shaft from breaking during collection, allowing a more rigorous collection. 
• Unique design allows the cotton head to be snapped off for simple processing, reducing sample handling and risk of contamination
• Pre-labeled with a barcode label for chain of custody tracking

C. Reversible square cap – Reduces handling requirements

• After collection, the cap can be flipped around to protect and dry the sample
• Square design prevents collector from rolling during air drying

D. Protective tube – Protects sample during transport and storage

• Ample room for labeling or barcoding to assist in chain of custody control
• Sturdy polypropylene provides protection provides protection of swab and sample.
• Pre-labeled with a barcode label for chain of custody tracking

E. Integrated desiccant – Eliminates the need to air dry most samples

• The indicating desiccant has an indicator that changes from blue to pink so the user knows when the desiccant is spent. The screw cap allows for easy exchange of a spent desiccant.

Pre-labeled shaft and tube with unique barcode labels – The tube is pre-labeled to ensure proper sample identification. Two additional, identical barcodes are provided to place on transport envelope or documentation.

Specifications

 
For additional information on this product, please contact our Technical Service Department at 1-866-BODE 4 ID (263-3443) ext STR (787).