EmbryoScope™ Embryo Monitoring System

The Vision to Decide


Currently, assessment of embryo development in IVF is limited to brief “snap-shot” glimpses at defined time points, in order to minimize disturbances to culture conditions.  However embryo development is a dynamic process and a wealth of information about embryo history is sacrificed to avoid potentially damaging effect to embryo quality caused by removal from a controlled temperature and gas environment.

The EmbryoScope™ Embryo Monitoring System provides a safe, controlled culture environment, while allowing continuous monitoring and observation of up to 72 embryos at a time. The instrument provides a unique opportunity to develop new parameters for future embryo scoring and improve embryo assessment in IVF.
 

Time-lapse enabled assessment

 – dynamic observation  for better decisions
  • Fully automated detection and focussing of up to 72 embryos (6 patients, 12 embryos)
  • Image acquisition in multiple focal planes at up to 20 minute intervals*
  • High quality Hoffman modulation contrast optics allows observation of key morphology features.
  • Leica camera custom designed to operate at 635 nm to minimize high energy light exposure.
  • Blastomere activity allows annotation and analysis of division patterns.

Use all currently accepted assessment parameters with the addition of novel time-lapse enabled parameters including:

 

Disappearance of pronuclei
 Exact timing of first and subsequent cleavages
Synchrony of divisions
Fragmentation history
  Appearance of nuclei after division

 

Constant surveillance of all embryos

- undisturbed culture in a stable environment

Research has shown that changes in Temperature, pH and exposure to light may be damaging to embryo development.  The EmbryoScope™ monitoring system allows you to observe all patients embryos, all of the time without ever disturbing incubation conditions.  Get an immediate overview of a patients embryo, or use the intuitive touch screen to replay and review individual embryos.  See the EmbryoScope™ virtual guide for features of the EmbryoScope Monitoring System.
 

Flexible evaluation

- do it when you want, never miss anything

  • Ethernet connection to the optional  EmbryoViewer™ allows possibility of remote observation via secure network.
  • More flexible timing for embryo scoring means improved time and resource management
  • Instant and continuous overview of all patient embryos.
  • Refocus in multiple planes, replay time-lapse or use “Live” view to assess embryo quality.
     

Complete 4D documentation

- knowledge building through retrospective analysis

  • Time-lapse analysis image files and all incubation parameters are automatically stored with the patient file for review at any time.
  • Use the EmbryoViewer™ workstation to review, annotate and compare synchronized time-lapse movies from different embryos from the same or different patients present or past.
  • Possibility for remote access to allow consultation with other partners.
  • Opportunity to optimize and develop new assessment parameters.