IVF Lab Incubators - How to select best Incubator - Box / Benchtop or Timelapse Incubator Selection

This session is aimed for embryologist who wish to know classification of IVF Lab Incubators. It covers the following:
Difference between different CO2 sensors like TC or IR sensors
Broad classification of Incubators
Yardsticks for Incubator selection
Effect of humidity on embryo culture
Comparison between different box type incubators like Astec, Hera Cell, Thermo Forma , Esco and Memmert.
Difference between Humidified and dry incubator
Comparison between different benchop type incubators like Astec, Esco, K-systems, Planner and Minc
Comparison between different Timelapse incubators like Astec, Esco, Embryoscope and Geri
Selecting the right incubator for an IVF lab is crucial, as it affects embryo development. Box incubators maintain temperature and CO2, while benchtop incubators control temperature, CO2, and oxygen. Factors to consider include cost, volume, sensor type, temperature control system, humidity regulation, and monitoring system. Time-lapse incubators capture images and store data for analysis. The choice depends on cost, patient capacity, data storage location, and AI support.

Highlights
2:16 📷 Selecting the right incubator is crucial for embryo development in IVF labs.
3:40 📷 Box incubators maintain temperature and CO2, while benchtop incubators control temperature, CO2, and oxygen.
12:30 📷 Factors to consider include cost, volume, sensor type, temperature control system, humidity regulation, and monitoring system.
19:45 📷 Time-lapse incubators capture images and store data for analysis.
25:10 📷 The choice of incubator depends on cost, patient capacity, data storage location, and AI support.

Key Insights
💡 Choosing the right incubator is crucial for successful embryo development in IVF labs. The decision should consider factors such as cost, volume, sensor type, temperature control system, humidity regulation, and monitoring system. These factors affect the accuracy and stability of the incubator’s environment.
💡 Box incubators maintain controlled temperature and CO2, while benchtop incubators provide control over temperature, CO2, and oxygen. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs of the IVF lab and the desired culture conditions for the embryos.
💡 Time-lapse incubators offer the ability to capture images of embryos at regular intervals and store the data for analysis. This technology provides valuable insights into embryo development and can assist in the selection of the most viable embryos for transfer.
💡 The cost of the incubator, the volume it can accommodate, the type of sensor used, the temperature control system, the humidity regulation system, and the presence of a monitoring and alarm system are important factors to consider when selecting an incubator.
💡 The choice of incubator should also consider the storage location of the data, with options including a local network server or a cloud-based system. Additionally, the availability of AI support for decision making and embryo grading can provide valuable assistance to embryologists in selecting the best embryos for transfer.

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