What equipment is needed for embryo cryopreservation in a clinical IVF setting?

What is embryo cryopreservation?

Embryo cryopreservation is the preservation of fertilised embryos at ultra-low temperatures for future use in IVF treatment. It is a routine part of modern clinical IVF practice and relies on specialist equipment to maintain embryo viability.

What equipment is required for vitrification?

For vitrification, the standard method in most modern clinics, you will need high security vitrification carriers such as CBS straws, cryoprotectant solutions, a sterile work area, and liquid nitrogen for immediate cooling.

What storage and transport equipment is needed?

For long-term storage you will need cryogenic storage dewars with appropriate canisters, goblets, and cryocanes to organise and identify samples. For controlled rate freezing you will need a programmable rate freezer such as the CBS DigitCool. Cryolab supplies all of these to UK IVF clinics and fertility units. View the full range at cryolab.co.uk/shop/.