Oocyte aspiration needle – single lumen

Ovum aspiration needle-Single lumen

Ovum aspiration or Oocyte Pick-Up needle is used in infertility treatment for the transvaginal retrieval of oocytes from follicles for IVF and ICSI procedures.

OPU needles are designed a gauge 17  with length of 37cm and 34 cm that have a “Thin Wall” feature.

• Thin Wall” design – provides a greater internal diameter. Reduces stress to the oocyte during aspiration and allows work with needles with smaller external diameter, reducing trauma to the patient.
• Tip with echogenic marking, guarantees high visibility for the correct approach to the follicle during oocyte recovery.
• Triple cut blade ,ensures fast and effective puncture which minimizes lesions to tissue.
• Handle with positioning marking , provides control throughout the oocyte recovery process and helps to control the position of the needle blade.
• Silicon bung with syringe connection – allows cleaning the follicle or cleaning the needle. Prevents any negative effect derived from a potential patient allergy to latex.
•   Manufactured in accordance with ISO 13485 Medical quality Standards.

Quality control test

•  Mouse embryo assay (MEA) ≥ 85
•   Endotoxin ≤ 0.5 EU/device
•   SAL (Sterility Assurance Level)
•   Irritation test – non-irritate
•   Cytotoxicity – non cytotoxic
•     HSSA TESTED

   Shelf life

• Sterilization: Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas, which guarantees the catheter’s sterility in its single-layer packaging Up to 3 years according to ASTMF1980.

Instruction for use

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