Kitazato Warming Media

Kitazato are dedicated to advancing assisted reproduction through the innovative Cryotop® method and superior vitrification and thawing media. The media stands as the most versatile option for cryopreservation in any laboratory, allowing the use of the same media for vitrification and warming of oocytes and embryos across all their stages of development, from zygote to blastocyst. This streamlined approach helps standardise procedures, optimise laboratory routine, and significantly improve clinical results within the IVF procedure. Extensive clinical studies and vast clinical experience demonstrate the high efficiency and reliability of the Kitazato system, proving its effectiveness in real-world clinical cases.

The Kitazato media composition is entirely synthetic, meticulously designed for optimal performance. Key components contribute to its effectiveness: Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) actively prevents the risk of contamination, notably increases the survival rate in hatched blastocysts, and reduces mechanical stress during warming. Trehalose functions as an osmotic agent in place of sucrose, which provides greater safety in the process by improving the protection of the cellular membranes. Furthermore, the combination with ethylene glycol and DMSO in the warming media assures less toxicity and consistently leads to the best outcomes after warming. The protocols are designed for effective cooling and warming, with the media working efficiently at room temperature, while the critical first step of the warming procedure is performed at 37°C, leveraging the rapid temperature difference for ultra-fast warm rates that are essential for the success of the procedure. The precise viscosity of the solution further contributes to achieving the stable glassy state necessary for successful vitrification.

The clinical outcomes achieved with Kitazato vitrification media and equipment demonstrate excellent results and outstanding results across various human specimens. Published data consistently shows a high survival rate for both oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, with an overall embryo survival rate of 95% across warming cycles. This robust performance ensures a best survival rate for your precious samples. Supported by hundreds of scientific publications and successful clinical studies globally, the Cryotop system ensures the best possible performance in the cryopreservation of human specimens. At Kitazato, there is a huge commitment to quality control ensuring that their quality products empower fertility clinics worldwide to achieve high live birth rates.