IVF/ART

In the world of IVF, trust and reputation is everything.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a cornerstone of reproductive medicine, representing the hopes of countless individuals and families. But why do concerns about trust persist in such a pivotal service? Why are IVF clinics under scrutiny? Why are regulations rapidly evolving?

Most of the risk and potential for errors occur in the lab. The lab environment is the heart of IVF operations, and maintaining strict control over this environment cannot be overstated. Users must adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mitigate risks and ensure that every aspect of the process is meticulously managed. A single lapse can have far-reaching consequences, from compromised patient outcomes to irreplaceable sample loss. Asset loss is not an option.

How We Do It

The need for a reliable monitoring service cannot be overstated. We’re the world leaders for IVF clinics, bringing decades of experience and a wealth of expertise. We understand better than anyone that maintaining sample viability is crucial, as these assets are often irreplaceable.

By keeping a pulse on laboratory equipment and environmental parameters, we can prevent detrimental deviations that might compromise the delicate processes involved in IVF or cause a catastrophic loss.

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Equipment

Incubators: Box Type, Bench Top

Incubators are critical in the IVF process, providing the controlled environment necessary for embryo development

    • CO₂/O₂ Sensors: Ensuring the correct levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen is crucial for maintaining optimal conditions for embryo growth.

    • Temperature Sensors: These sensors monitor the unit to ensure there are no temperature deviations. 

    • Humidity Sensors: Controlling humidity levels helps prevent dehydration and ensures the incubators remain in optimal conditions.

    • Digital Alarm Output: We integrate with the device to provide general alerts. Many bench top incubators are black boxes and difficult to remotely monitor for the key parameters. It’s imperative to never compromise the door seal of an incubator, so the best option is to integrate with available digital alarm outputs.

    • Custom Integrations: Depending on the incubator you have, we can do global alarms, digital alarms, temperature alarms, CO₂, O₂, and chamber temperature.

Fridges (4°C)

Fridges operating at 4°C are used for the short-term storage of media and other supplies in IVF clinics.

    • Temperature Sensors: These sensors monitor the unit to ensure no temperature deviations.

    • Door Contacts: Detect door status to prevent temperature fluctuations caused by frequent openings and ensure consistent internal conditions.

    • Power Consumption: Monitoring power usage helps identify potential issues with a unit’s performance and efficiency. It also aids in preventive maintenance by signaling when a freezer may need servicing to avoid unexpected failures.

    • Digital Alarm Output: We integrate with the device to provide general alerts.

Cryo Tanks

Cryo tanks are used for the long-term storage of embryos and other biological samples at ultra-low temperatures.

    • Level by Temperature: Measure liquid nitrogen levels to prevent sample exposure to temperatures above the critical threshold.

    • Relative Humidity & Temperature (rH&T) Sensors: These sensors ensure that external conditions remain stable, safeguarding the integrity of the samples by preventing fluctuations in humidity and temperature that could affect the storage environment.

    • External Temperature Sensors: A surface temperature probe sits on the neck of the device and registers within seconds of a vacuum failure.

    • Weight/Scales: Monitoring the weight of cryo tanks is one way to understand how much liquid nitrogen is remaining in the unit. As the liquid evaporates, the tanks will become lighter and alerting when weight is too low can mitigate risks.

Backup Power

Backup generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are critical for ensuring continuous operation during power outages.

  • Power Supply Status: Monitor the stability and availability of the power supply to ensure operational continuity, preventing disruptions that could compromise sample integrity.

Facility

Gas Manifold

Gas manifolds distribute gases to various lab instruments. The choice of manifold greatly affects your remote monitoring capabilities, so it’s essential to understand the options available when making a selection.

    • Gas Flow Sensors: These sensors monitor and regulate the flow of gasses through the manifold.

    • Inline Gas Pressure: Maintaining precise gas pressure is crucial for stable conditions. Inline gas pressure sensors monitor the flow of gasses to various laboratory instruments, ensuring that experiments are conducted under optimal conditions and preventing deviations that could affect results.

    • Dry Contacts / 4-20mA Outputs: Digital gas manifolds provide the ability to remotely monitor various parameters like level, pressure, and automatic switchover. It's important to consult with your vendor to ensure you select the options that are most critical for your team.

Environment

Air Quality

Monitoring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and relative humidity & temperature (rH&T) is crucial to maintaining optimal air quality and conditions. 

    • VOC Sensors: Detect the presence of harmful organic compounds that could impact the lab environment and sample quality.

    • Relative Humidity & Temperature (rH&T) Sensors: These sensors ensure that external conditions remain stable, safeguarding the integrity of the lab by preventing fluctuations in humidity and temperature that could affect the storage environment.

XiltriX Sensors & Integrations

CO2 Sensors VOC Sensors
O2 Sensors Weight/Scales
External Crytoank Temperature Sensors Level by Temperature
Temperature Sensors Power Consumption
rH&T Door Contacts

+ Many More

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