What are IVF storage canes and how do half size cryocanes improve sample organisation and retrieval?

IVF storage canes – including standard aluminium cryogenic canes, biological sample storage canes, cryogenic rack compatible canes, and half size cryocanes – are the structural consumables that organise biological samples within canisters inside liquid nitrogen storage dewars.

Biological sample storage canes is the broader category term covering all cane formats used for the organised storage of biological material at cryogenic temperatures. Within IVF laboratories, this means aluminium canes designed to hold goblets containing vitrification devices loaded with embryos, oocytes, or sperm.

Cryogenic rack compatible canes are canes specified to fit the racking and canister systems of a specific storage vessel. Compatibility matters because dewar manufacturers use different canister internal dimensions, different rack spacings, and different canister heights. Always confirm cane compatibility with the specific dewar and canister system in use before ordering.

IVF storage canes refers specifically to canes used in the IVF laboratory context – aluminium canes designed to hold the goblet sizes used in IVF cryopreservation, typically 12mm or 13mm diameter goblets, within the canister configurations of IVF-grade storage dewars.

Cryocanes for embryo freezing are widely used in IVF laboratories to keep specimens organised and accessible, IVF cryocane storage solutions provide structured placement reducing the risk of sample misidentification, and high-capacity cryocanes for storage allow laboratories to store a greater number of samples securely.

Half size cryocanes are a compact format allowing two cane units to occupy the space of one standard cane within the canister. By halving the length of each cane unit, the laboratory can store more separately identifiable cane units per canister, which reduces the number of non-target samples disturbed during every retrieval event.

Cryolab supplies IVF storage canes, half size cryocanes, biological sample storage canes, and rack compatible canes for IVF laboratories and biobanks globally. Browse the full range or contact the Cryolab team.