Visual Detection Systems, an Ohio-based woman-owned company, announced the commercialization of its fentanyl detection wipe, First Defense, in 2025.
The handheld field tool is designed to help first responders quickly identify the presence of fentanyl. Company officials said the launch marks a major milestone in addressing opioid-related threats and reflects years of collaborative research, testing and development.
Field trials conducted in Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Massachusetts generated positive feedback from law enforcement agencies. Recent testing at the Peabody, Massachusetts, Police Department confirmed the product’s effectiveness, according to the company…