The transport of human embryos and oocytes between IVF clinics, satellite units, and genetics laboratories requires specialist cryogenic transport containers that maintain specimen temperatures at or below minus 150 degrees Celsius throughout the journey without any risk of liquid nitrogen spillage. A liquid nitrogen dry shipper is the only container type that meets all of these requirements simultaneously, making it the universal standard for clinical specimen transport in reproductive medicine.
When selecting a dry shipper for IVF applications, IATA compliance must be confirmed if there is any possibility the specimens will travel by air. Cryolabs CryoStork dry shipper range includes multiple models suited to different journey durations and specimen volumes: the compact CryoStork V2 for small transfers, the CryoStork V3 and CryoStork V4 for mid-range clinical transfer applications, the CryoStork V6 for larger specimen volumes, and the CryoStork V10 for extended journeys requiring maximum hold time.
Before every use, the dry shipper must be correctly charged with liquid nitrogen and left to equilibrate until no free liquid remains, confirmed by gently inverting the unit. The charging process, hold time verification, and specimen loading must all be documented in the patients clinical record and the transport log. A Cryogenic Data Logger provides a continuous temperature record throughout every journey for documentation and compliance purposes.
Discover our full range of CryoStork liquid nitrogen dry shippers for IVF and contact our team for guidance on IATA compliance and clinical transport protocols.
