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Not Experimental Anymore: Kitazato’s Ultra-Fast Warming Kit is Now CE Marked
This month, we’re celebrating a major breakthrough in cryopreservation with the official launch of our Ultra-Fast Warm Kit, now proudly CE marked under the stringent EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). This achievement is not just a milestone; it’s a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence, safety, and innovation in reproductive technology. CE Mark: A […]
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Empowering Success: Kitazato’s Best Practice Recognition Program
Embryologists and fertility specialists understand the imperative nature of precision and dedication in the field of assisted reproduction. In vitro fertilization (IVF) requires a meticulous approach, relying on advanced techniques and adherence to best practices for optimal outcomes. At Kitazato, we stand at the forefront of championing excellence through our Best Practice Recognition (BPR) program. […]
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Analysis of Common Techniques in Embryo Transfer
Embryo transfer (ET) is a critical step in IVF procedures, representing the culmination of meticulous preparation and anticipation for prospective parents. The success of ET is influenced by various factors, including the technique employed during the procedure. This blog post aims to provide a comparative analysis of two commonly utilized techniques: ultrasound-guided and clinical touch. […]
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Achieve Peak Performance in Embryo Culture with Hypure® Oil Heavy!
Incorporating Hypure® Oil Heavy into your laboratory’s embryo culture protocol represents a significant advancement, ensuring more stable conditions and superior outcomes for your patients. Its unique properties and proven benefits, set Kitazato Hypure® paraffin oil apart. With reduced peroxidation and photooxidation, it ensures a higher standard of quality. Additionally, its pre-washing with ultra-pure water not […]
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Ice Breaker: Any chances of cross-contamination during vitrification?
In the field of reproductive medicine, there exists some misconception regarding the potential risk of cross-contamination during gamete or embryo cryopreservation. This concern stems from the notion that direct handling of samples might elevate the chances of contamination through the liquid nitrogen.However, contemporary scientific evidence contradicts this assumption, affirming the lack of cross-contamination risk in […]
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Lab Pills: Biopsy Techniques for Successful Results
From laboratories to clinics, the main purpose of every professional involved in an IVF treatment is to deliver to our patients a healthy baby at home. To do so, many techniques and advancements have arisen over the past years. One of the revolutionary and revealing techniques in the IVF world is with no doubt, the […]
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Kitazato’s year in review!
Putting the year in perspective As we approach the end of the year, let’s reflect on 2023 and highlight the milestones, especially our contributions to assisted reproduction, made possible through our high-quality products for every step of the Lifecycle. Join us as we revisit the key moments that defined the year. A year of global […]
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Crafting Excellence: Accurate & Precise Manipulation for ART and PGT
In assisted reproduction treatments, every detail makes the difference. From the medical devices used at every step, the materials they are made of, to the design that will maximize the user experience. Embryologists, in charge of manipulating embryos with high precision, play a crucial role in the success of fertility treatments. In this context, having […]
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How to perform an accurate and secure embryo transfer?
Embryo transfer is the final step in any IVF treatment and may be one of the most crucial. For this reason, expertise and precision are critical for the success and optimal outcome of the treatment, leading to achieve better pregnancy and birth rates, while also maximizing women’s comfort. In the past, embryo transfer effectiveness was determined […]
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How to minimize trauma in Oocyte Retrieval?
Ensuring maximum comfort for patients during oocyte retrieval is of greatest importance to the success of the IVF procedure and a smooth recovery. That’s why at Kitazato, we are committed to revolutionizing assisted reproduction treatments by incorporating state of the art technology into the design and production of our OPU needles. Our goal is to […]
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Achieve higher rates with a globally proven protocol
Because of its remarkable success rates, reliability, and effective implementation, The Cryotop® Method developed by Kitazato has proven to be the preferred choice in the field of assisted reproduction, consistently delivering top-notch results to clinics performing IVF procedures. With The Cryotop® Method we ensure the best clinical outcomes, but this would not be possible without […]
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Vitrification Media. How to guarantee safety in the lab?
Safety in the laboratory depends not only on the performance of each person in the day-to-day routine, but also on every decision taken beforehand. For example, following a strict protocol during procedures is of utmost importance, but the products used to carry them out are no less, and that decision comes in advance. Pre-purchase research […]
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Toxicity in Culture Oils
Kitazato’s Hypure® are pre-washed parafin oils used for IVF media to maintain the stability of the embryo culture, protect it from external agents and prevent the medium from evaporating. Quality of the oils is essential for the correct development of the culture and, for this reason, Hypure® oils are subjected to some of the most […]
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Kitazato: 25 years choosing science
Best Practice means: The Cryotop Method. Means not only the highest survival rate on the market, but also scientifically proven implantation and live birth rates, and means following the same #vitrification and #thawing #protocol for all specimens.
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Best Practice Recognition 2022
Best Practice means: The Cryotop Method. Means not only the highest survival rate on the market, but also scientifically proven implantation and live birth rates, and means following the same #vitrification and #thawing #protocol for all specimens.
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Best Practice in Vitrification
Best Practice means: The Cryotop Method. Means not only the highest survival rate on the market, but also scientifically proven implantation and live birth rates, and means following the same #vitrification and #thawing #protocol for all specimens.
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Best Practice in Micromanipulation
With one of the highest viscosities on the market, Hypure® Oil Heavy presents the best development rates and cellular count after 7 days of culture in dry incubator.
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Best Practice in Culture
With one of the highest viscosities on the market, Hypure® Oil Heavy presents the best development rates and cellular count after 7 days of culture in dry incubator.
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What is Best Practice for Kitazato?
Worldwide pioneer in vitrification, Kitazato has led the way in ART, allowing fertility laboratories and clinics to go a step further and turn their good practices into the best ones. We are now proud to embrace Best Practice as our code.
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Not following good practices during warming procedures: is it worth the risk?
“Universal” warming is a new concept we are hearing more and more that endorses the idea that any combination of different vitrification and thawing media will provide identical outcomes. Is this true and is it really worth the risk?
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“Evaluation of Hypure® Oil Heavy”, a study by Embryotools
Embryotools has conducted a study in order to evaluate the performance of our Hypure® Oil Heavy versus similar culture oils from our competitors.
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ALPHA Conference 2021
13th ALPHA 2021 Biennial Conference ALPHA Conference will take place from the 16th to the 19th of September 2021 in Sevilla, Spain. More info here
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ESHRE 2021
ESHRE virtual 37th Annual Meeting ESHRE virtual 37th Annual Meeting will take place online, from the 26th of June to the 1st of July 2021. Congress info and registration here
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A recent study by Kato Ladies Clinic, with outstanding blastocyst survival rates of 99.5%, was conducted using a wide range of Kitazato products
Dr. Coticchio and Dr. Kato have recently published in Human Reproduction results from a study conducted in Kato Ladies Clinic, the largest IVF clinic in the world. They have analysed if perturbations of embryo morphogenesis at compaction affect blastocyst development and clinical outcomes in assisted reproduction cycles. The study has involved the assessment of laboratory […]
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Oil Overlay: Extremely Important but Often Ignored
An oil overlay plays an important role by stabilizing in vitro culture conditions of gametes and embryos in terms of temperature, pH and osmolality. Without the overlay, the medium evaporates quickly, even when growing in humid incubators. Mineral and paraffin oils are commonly used to overlay IVF media to maintain their stability throughout embryo culture, […]
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Create Fertility UK study shows that thaw, biopsy and refreeze with the Cryotop® Method is effective
Patients wishing to have PGT-A on previously cryopreserved embryos are currently limited from accessing this technique due to the requirement for refreezing of the embryos. Embryo cryopreservation techniques have, however, significantly improved in the recent years due the introduction of the vitrification method. Researchers from Create Fertility in UK have compared results obtained after traditional […]
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Kitazato Best Practice Recognition
This program recognizes those Kitazato Cryotop® Method users with outstanding cryopreservation programs and remarkable clinical results. The Best Practice Recognition is awarded annual, starting in 2021, through which Kitazato rewards its high-performing users, acknowledging their dedication and contribution to the field of assisted reproduction. Our main objective is to provide a vitrification method that allows […]
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Number of embryos or oocytes per Cryotop® does not influence cooling rates during vitrification
During Fertility 2021, an interesting poster was presented by researchers from Cardiff University and London Women’s Clinic. The number of oocytes or embryos to be loaded onto the Cryotop® and the spatial arrangement on the strip is often a matter or concern and debate among embryologists as these two issues may influence the cooling rate […]
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Basak Balaban Oocyte Cryopreservation Talk at TSFP Online Symposium
Lab Director Basak Balaban from the American Hospital of Istanbul participated in the International Online Symposium on Fertility Preservation organized by the Turkish Society for Fertility Preservation. She highlighted in her talk “Oocyte Cryopreservation – Tips & Tricks to maximize the outcome” that higher rate of complete oocyte re-hydration and less severe ultrastructural alterations […]
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Efficiency and efficacy of vitrification in 35.654 sibling oocytes from donation cycles
Scientists from Eugin Spain have published the largest cohort study comparing reproductive outcomes of vitrified and fresh sibling donor oocytes to date. They have found that, when looking at the same number of oocytes available after warming as the number of fresh oocytes, reproductive results including live birth are comparable. This is a retrospective cohort […]
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Micro Tools and IVF Media Products Now Available in Europe
We are happy to announce that we have received the CE certification to begin supplying our European clients with a variety of new products including a range of micropipettes, IVF media and paraffin oil. Kitazato’s main objective is to help ART professionals achieve the best results possible with continuous innovation in our research centers and […]
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Dr. Fernando Bronet Talk at the RAHR Conference 2020
The Russian Association of Human Reproduction’s 30th International Conference took place online this year, from the 8th to the 12th of September. One of the most remarkable talks was given by Dr. Fernando Bronet, Head of the IVF and PGD Laboratories at IVI Madrid (Spain): “Successful cryopreservation program: realization and implementation” According […]
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Cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos in times of COVID-19
Due to the health crisis we have been facing the recent months, we are aware of the changes this has supposed in the way in which fertility treatments have being carried out and also in the way of working in ART Clinics in general. Cryopreservation has been a matter of concern […]
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Kitazato at ESHRE 36th Annual Meeting
ESHRE is practicing social distancing this year, taking the 36th Annual Meeting online. Once again Kitazato is proud to be a part of one of the biggest events of the the year for human reproduction and embryology. The event will take place from July 5th to July 8, 2020. Originally planned to be […]
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Safety of egg donation cycles with imported vitrified oocytes
A recent study published by L. Rienzi et al. in Human Reproduction Journal, shows that a relative number of imported donated vitrified oocytes are effective, efficient and safe; and ensure a reasonably good outcome in terms of balancing treatment costs with a thoughtful cycle management plan. Over time, the use of donated oocytes has become […]
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Oocyte vitrification does not increase aneuploidy rate in the resulted embryos
During UEARS 2020 in Cairo, an interesting Poster was presented “Effect of oocyte vitrification on embryos euploidy in patients who have embryos resulted from fresh and from frozen oocytes in two separate cycles.” Since oocyte vitrification has become a technique routinely perfomed in most of the IVF Clinics for fertility preservation and also for banking […]
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Blastocysts re-expansion association with implantation and clinical outcome
CARE Fertility Group presented the following Poster “Can blastocyst percentage of re-expansion after warming be used to predict implantation potential and live birth outcome?” at the Fertility Conference in Edinburgh from January 9th to 11th 2020. Thanks to the successful embryo development in in vitro culture, the number of blastocysts vitrified worldwide has increased greatly. […]
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Kitazato Successful Vitrification Q&A Series on Instagram Stories
Here at Kitazato, we are committed to helping you achieve the best survival results that the Cryotop® Method has to offer, so we are taking our training expertise digital. We are excited to announce our new question and answer series! These sessions will take place on Instagram Stories every Thursday at 12 pm CET now […]
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Oocyte vitrification for fertility preservation in women with endometriosis: an observational study
The lower number of oocytes collected in surgically treated endometriosis patients impairs their reproductive prognosis, despite their young age. The most relevant finding of a recent study by Cobo et al. is that for young patients with endometriosis (≤35 years of age) who wish to preserve fertility, it would not be advisable to […]
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Kitazato-Dibimed Information and Planning Regarding Coronavirus
Following the recent events related to the coronavirus COVID-19 and the recommendations issued by the local authorities, at Kitazato-Dibimed we are adopting the necessary measures to protect the health of our employees and partners, and at the same time guarantee the continuity of our regular business operations with customers and suppliers. To this end, we […]
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Embryo quality affects babies’ birthweight in FET cycles
Recent findings provide new insight into the relationship between embryo quality and neonatal outcomes by showing that poor-quality blastocyst transfer in associated with a decrease in singleton birthweight. A study published by Zhang et al. in Human Reproduction Journal, involved singleton live births born to 1.207 women undergoing frozen-thawed single blastocyst transfers and has shown […]
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Cryotop Vitrification Hands-On Workshop in cooperation with CARE Fertility
KITAZATO-DIBIMED, in cooperation with CARE Fertility, is pleased to announce an International Hands-On Workshop in Vitrification.
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INTERVIEW WITH CARMEN DIEZ RIDOCCI, IVF HERO from IMER, Spain.
Carmen Díez is our IVF Hero of the Month. She is an embryologist at IMER, the Institute of Reproductive Medicine (member of NEXTCLINICS), in Valencia.
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IVF HERO OF THE MONTH
We had the pleasure to interview Mr Davor Štimac, Clinical Embryologist at the Maternity & Gynecology Outpatient Clinic Podobnik, in Zagreb, Croatia. Davor told us what motivated him to dedicate himself professionally to IVF and shared with us his views on the present and future of the Human Assisted Reproduction.
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NEW IVF HERO LAB CAP
Because we know you like to fight against infertility looking sharp!
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TODAY’S IVF HERO: “LODO”
Lodovico Parmegiani, universally known as “Lodo”, is the Lab Director at GynePro Medical Centers in Bologna, and also the founder and CEO of Nterilizer SRL.
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INTERVIEW WITH DOCTOR ANA COBO
Dr Ana Cobo’s work had a huge impact in the field of cryobiology. We chatted with her about different topics of interest.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITAZATO AND OVERTURE LIFE
Kitazato and Overture Life signed an agreement to commercialize a device that will allow automated cryopreservation exclusively with Kitazato vitrification media.
Read moreTHE NEW CRYOTOP® – VIDEO
Kitazato has re-designed its well-known Cryotop® to keep offering the best proven results in the market while enhancing the overall user experience.
Read moreNEW IVF HEROES VIDEO
There exist anonymous people who strive, every day, to make other people’s dreams come true.
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PRE-CLINICAL VALIDATION OF A CLOSED SURFACE SYSTEM (CRYOTOP®SC)
A recent study conducted by PhD embryologist Damià Castelló, IVI-RMA and Embryotools confirms what we already knew: the Cryotop® SC is the most efficient closed system for vitrification.
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KITAZATO & CARE FERTILITY
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with CARE Fertility Group and their Embryology Training Lab.
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THE NEW CRYOTOP®
Kitazato has re-designed its well-known Cryotop® to keep offering the best proven results in the market while enhancing the overall user experience.
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NEW DISTRIBUTOR IN BRAZIL
We are pleased to announce that SPECTRUN is our new and exclusive distributor in Brazil.
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KITAZATO – ESHRE 2017
We wanted to thank all the IVF Heroes that stopped by our booth at ESHRE 2017. Thanks to the embryologists and thanks to the doctors; your work is an inspiration to us. For those heroes interested in having their picture, we gathered some of them in the following link. We’ll be uploading more after […]
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Come to ESHRE and find the hero that lies in you!
Stop by our booth at the ESHRE Annual Meeting, we have a lot of surprises for you.
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Of Vitrification and PGS
A decade ago, Vitrification came to revolutionize the IVF; now it is time for the genetic techniques.
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Kitazato at ASPIRE 2017 – Kuala Lumpur, Mailaysia
We attended the 7th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction.
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Kitazato Hands-on Workshop at the United Arab Emirates 2017
Kitazato, together with Reprolab Supplies LLC, held a hands-on workshop.
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Animation The Cryotop® Method – Kitazato Vitrification
Check out our new video animation on vitrification: The Cryotop® Method.
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Discover the new Publications section in our website
We are happy to introduce a new whole section part of our website: the Publications section.
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Kitazato attends the 1st ASFP Meeting in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Kitazato, together with INTESCO, held hands-on workshop and attended the 1st meeting held by Asian Society for Fertility Preservation (ASFP).
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Kitazato attends the TSRM Meeting in Antalya, Turkey
Kitazato attended together with ITM the Meeting of the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine.
Read moreHands-On Vitrification Workshop Upon Request
Kitazato will be holding Hands-On Vitrification Workshops in Valencia on a regular monthly basis during 2016.
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Kitazato at the ESHRE Annual Meeting
Our team attended the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) held in Helsinki.
Read moreNew Videos of the Cryotop® Vitrification and Thawing Protocol
Kitazato is pleased to present the new videos for its Vitrification and Thawing protocols. We hope you find it useful!
Read moreKitazato at ALPHA 2016 in Copenhaguen, Denmark
Our team attended the biennial ALPHA Conference in Copenhaguen, Denmark.
Read moreKitazato’s New Video Tutorial
This time we will show you how to properly store a Cryotop® into a LN tank and how to take it out.
Read morePre-Congress Workshop ALPHA 2016
Kitazato will be holding a Pre-Congress Workshop
Read moreNew EC-PRO Master Available
Kitazato’s new Catheter highly visible under ultrasound
Read moreNew video available : ESHRE 2015
Different professionals gave us their opinion on Kitazato During ESHRE 2015, some of the most successful professionals in the IVF world gave us their opinion on our products and our quality results for life.
Read moreKitazato Cryotop Video Protocol / Oocytes
Demonstrative Video for Vitrification of Oocytes with Cryotop Method
Read moreLaunch of New Routine ET Catheters
Kitazato adds new Embryo Transfer Catheters with laser markings The Routine Embryo Transfer Catheters are designed with soft rounded tip to minimize trauma and easy hub for greater accuracy and control. Each catheter contains a formable guide to keep memory when giving shape and laser markings to measure the penetration to the uterus with confidence. […]
Read moreKitazato at ASRM 2015
Our staff was in Baltimore for the 2015 Annual Meeting It was great to meet so many people interested in our products during the ASRM 2015 Annual Meeting. Thanks for sharing with us your experiences, requests and concerns. Your feedback is the best way to keep improving our products. Looking forward to see you all […]
Read moreKitazato at EMBRYOLOGY ISAR 2015
Lecture and Workshop in India The EMBRYOLOGY ISAR 2015 has ended. We are proud to have received so many attendees to our Vitrification Hands-On Workshop. We want to thank the PhD embryologist Marcos Meseguer for his valuable presence and thank you all for your interest and your positive constributions that made this workshop an unforgettable […]
Read moreKitazato at the SBRA Congress
Our team was in Brazil for the 19th edition of the Congress There is always a warm welcome to Kitazato everytime we go to Brazil and we feel grateful for it. It has been a great experience attending the 19th Brasilian Congress of Assisted Reproduction as one of the exhibitior companies. We would like to […]
Read moreLaunch of New 4Fr Bulb Tip Supported ET Catheters
Kitazato adds a new diameter to its Supported ET Catheters range The Supported ET Catheters range has been increased with the addition of the new 4Fr Bulb Tip Catheter. Once again Kitazato updates its range of products to meet your needs and expectations, offering a catheter that features the same advantages than before but now […]
Read moreKitazato Workshop at EFA
Our team attended the Embryological Forum Austria The last Kitazato Cryotop Hands-On Workshop held in Salzburg this weekend was a great attendance success. The world-renowned PhD Embryologist Marcos Meseguer taught our method to more than 25 embryologists in the framework of the Embryological Forum Austria (EFA) organised by Dr. Thomas Ebner. Thank you all for […]
Read moreKitazato at the UARM Congress
Chemlab and Kitazato together in Ukraine It was really nice to be back in Ukraine. Our most sincere thank you to the amazing team of Chemlaborreactiv for hosting our visit to Odessa. And thank you all ukrainian IVF professionals for your warm welcome to our products. Already looking forward to be back!
Read moreKitazato at the RED LARA Congress
Our team attended the 12th Taller General We just came back from Lima and words are not enough to thank everyone who stopped by our stand to share with us their opinions, doubts and experiences. We are already working hard to give an answer to your requests. Looking forward to visit Latin America again. See […]
Read moreCRYOTOP®-SC New Design
Kitazato redesigns its device for Closed Vitrification System Kitazato is pleased to present the new design of its Cryotop®-SC, now even more convenient and accesible thanks to the following features: – Cone-shaped strip junction to ease the insertion into thestraw cap – Wider straw cap entrance, tofacilitate the insertion ofthe CRYOTOP SC – Security-orientation mark […]
Read moreCryotop-SC results (closed system)
A randomized, prospective, clinical trial has been done to test the efficiency of Cryotop-SC The study was done on 370 recipients coming from 185 donnors vitrifying their oocytes with Cryotop-SC and another 185 donnors with conventional Cryotop. Oocytes vitrified with Cryotop-SC showed a survival rate of 87.3% (Cryotop was 91.7%) Fertilization, Pregnancy and Implantion rates […]
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