Falcon® In Vitro Fertilization
Plasticware
Pre-tested plasticware for in vitro
fertilization (IVF)
CE marked to the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC
Manufactured in accordance with
FDA Quality System Regulation
US FDA-cleared Class II medical
device
Features
wNonembryotoxic
wNonpyrogenic
wNoncytotoxic
w Tissue culture (TC)-treated for a
consistent hydrophilic surface
w Low-Wall Dish is non-tissue-culture-
treated (not wettable) for optimal
media droplet consistency
w Sterilized by gamma irradiation
(10-6 SAL)
w Flat dish bottoms for distortion
free optics
w Packaged in peel-open, medical-
style packaging
w Multi-unit bags have reseal tabs
Pre-tested Falcon IVF Products
Falcon In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) products are the first plasticware available that is certified
sterile, nonpyrogenic and nonembryotoxic. These pre-tested products save you time and
expense in complying with the College of American Pathologists and the American Society
for Reproductive Medicine recommended standards for IVF labs.
Mouse Embryo Testing
Products are manufactured in compliance with cGMP regulations. Each lot of Falcon IVF
product is tested for embryotoxicity using the 1-cell mouse embryo assay. Mouse embryos
are isolated at the 1-cell stage from B6C3F1 females following super ovulation with gonado­
tropin and mating with B6D2F1 males. Falcon IVF products are tested using both a direct
and indirect test method. In the direct assay, the embryos are cultured directly in the IVF
plasticware. For the indirect assay, culture media is incubated in the IVF plasticware for
24 hours at 37°C. The incubated media is then transferred to an IVF plate and the 1-cell
mouse embryo assay is performed. Products are deemed nonembryotoxic if they support
the growth of more than 75% of the embryos to the expanded and/or hatched blastocyst
stage within or at 96 hours.
Minimize Contamination and Evaporation
To improve manipulation of ova and embryos, an innovative 4 well plate was designed in
conjunction with embryologists. A unique lid reduces the risk of contamination and minimizes evaporation by providing access to two wells at a time, while two remain covered.
The wells are numbered, and a large writing patch allows clear sample identification.
Plates are packaged in individual peel-open trays for sterile presentation.
Flat, optically clear Falcon IVF dishes and 4 well plates are manufactured from virgin
crystal­l­ine polystyrene that is tested for USP Class VI cytotoxicity. They have flat, optically
clear surfaces for optimum manipulation and observation of ova and embryos. Lids were
designed for aseptic manipulation and consistent venting to maintain humidification
(except the tight-fit lid of the Falcon Low-Wall Dish).
New Falcon Low-Wall Dish
This dish has many of the same features as the other IVF products, except the dish is non-TC treated (nonwettable) for optimal media droplet consistency. The low-wall Falcon dish also makes the micromanipulation procedure easier to perform. This product is packaged in individually sealed blister compartments so
one dish can be accessed at a time, and the remaining dishes are kept protected. Procedures requiring long
term incubation are not recommended in the low-wall Falcon dish due to the tight lid fit, which results in
low gas exchange rates.
Ordering Information
Description
Cat. No.
Qty/Pk
Qty/Cs
60 x 15 mm IVF Round Dish
Well Area: 21.3 cm2
Well Volume: 23.0 mL
353652 20
500
60 x 15 mm IVF One Well Dish
Well Area: 2.45 cm2 Well Volume: 2.5 mL
Total Volume: 20 mL
353653 20
500
50 x 9 mm IVF Low-Wall Dish,
Non-TC Treated Well Area: 18.3 cm2
Wall Height: 8.6 mm
353655 4
100
17 x 9 mm IVF Four Well Plate
353654 1
100
Individual certificates,
containing actual test
results, are available
for each lot by calling
your local Corning
office after you receive
your order.
2
Well Area: 1.4 cm
Well Volume: 1.8 mL
Note: The lids of the Falcon IVF Products are not certified nonembryotoxic.
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