System and methods for automated vitrification of biological materials
US9723831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B21/365
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relaters to a system and methods for automated vitrification of mammalian oocytes or embryos. The system and methods enable automated processing of oocytes or embryos in vitrification solutions; robotically moving vitrification devices that carry processed cells for freezing in liquid nitrogen; automated sealing of the frozen devices; and transferring the sealed devices to an automated storage system for long-term cryopreservation.
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