VitriMed
Med.techn.Abt.der Mobil-Tec Elektronik GmbH
VitriSafe Users Guide
Description and use:
Vitrification of oocytes and embryos"
VitriSafe" is a special sample carrier for the use as a part of a closed system for Vitrification of oocytes and embryos. It is designed to fit into a straw of an outer Ø of 3mm which shall be welded properly on both ends to avoid contact of liquid N2 . (recommendable straws of this type are e.g. the CBS High Security Straws 010286 and 010287 which have as well the advantage of having a separate compartment for identification).Preventing the risk of potential contamination with pollutions in LN
2 the use of a closed system is called as well "aseptic vitrification".WARNING:
Read the complete direction for the use before use.
These procedures should only be performed by persons having adequatetraining and familiarity with these techniques, especially with the special
features of closed (aseptic) vitrification.
To be used by, or under the direction of qualified persons in line with localguidelines governing
IN VITRO FERTILISATION , if applicable
Discard if product or packaging is damaged.Identification
The probe can be identified by using
the identification system of the enclosing straw.Storage in liquid nitrogen
All traditional storage systems for straws of a length of 133mm can be used.
Instructions for use
Cooling
1. Prepare the enclosing straw with its
identification label (e.g. CBS HS Straw system 010286or 010287)
and seal it on its end with the identification (e.g. CBS ID rod 019021 ff).2. Prepare the sample for vitrification by the use of special media (e.g. VitriFreeze-S by
FertiPro/B) and according to an adequate protocol for vitrification with a closed systems!
3. Using a micropipette, carefully deposit a small drop of sample into the gutter a few
millimeters from the end. Maximum of 2 oocytes or embryos.
4. Immediately place the
VitriSafe with the gutter ahead into the open end of the straw(the
VitriSafe will enter completely by turning the outer straw in a vertical position).5. While still holding the straw in place, seal the open end using a heat
sealer (e.g..CBS/
SYMS ).6. Quickly plunge the entire straw into liquid nitrogen vertically.
7 Gently stir the straw in liquid nitrogen for a few seconds so as to avoid formation of an
isolating air bubble layer around the straw.
8. Transfer the straw quickly to the LN
2 storage systemWarming
Quick operation and very fast thawing is essential
1. Prepare the special thawing/dilution media for vitrification with a closed systems!
(e.g. VitriThaw-S by FertiPro/B)
2. Identify the correct straw in the storage system
3. Transfer the straw quickly from the storage container to a small dewar filled with liquid
nitrogen reversely (vertically, with the labeling .end at the bottom and the part containing the
VitriSafe on top
).4. Lift the straw enough to expose the grooved handling rod. Make sure the end with the
sample remains immersed in the liquid nitrogen.
5. Cut the straw with either scissors or better with special stripping pliers*) just below the
handling rod, holding the straw with an adequate forceps*).
6. While still holding the straw with the forceps take care that the part of the straw where the
VitriSafe is with the gutter and the sample is still immersed in the liquid nitrogen (any
contact of the cutting edge or the
VitriSafe with LN2 has to be avoided).7. Then pull the
VitriSafe with the sample quickly out of the straw and submerge the tip intothe 1
st medium..8. Proceed the thawing by the use of special media and according to an adequate protocol
for fast thawing of samples vitrified with a closed system! **)
Shelf-life
Three years from date of manufacture.
Sterilization:
by Gamma-Radiation 25kGyReference Description Packaging
VIT-S-60 12 bags with 5 pieces each single sterile packed 60 pieces
*) Recommended and available special accessory:
"Stripping"-pliers, Handling-forceps und Holding-forceps
**) "Aseptic vitrification of blastocysts from infertile patients, egg donors and after IVM",
Vanderzwalmen et al. RBMonline 2009 (in publication)
