Accessory Items for IVF-related Procedures from CARD/Kyudo

Various hardware accessories are required or helpful to freeze mice sperm.
You can hand-make them or you can purchase pre-made equipment from Kyudo through Cosmo Bio USA. 

Sperm Straws Triangular Cassette Glass Capillaries Straw Connector Freezing Canister CARD Cold Temperature Transport Kit Embryo Manipulation Instrument Set Ampoule Openers

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Sperm Straws For sperm cryo-storage. Capacity : 0.25ml, Size: 100 straws (10 straws x 10 packs). Sterilization Method: Ethylene Oxide treated Click for larger picture	KYD-S020X10	10 Pieces

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Triangular Cassette (Short) Holds sperm straws for storage in liquid nitrogen. 8mm top hook for hanging on tank. Dimensions: 17 x 17 x 17 x 140 mm Click for larger picture	KYD-S021	10 Units

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Triangular Cassette (Long) Holds sperm straws for storage in liquid nitrogen. Top hook for hanging on tank. Dimensions: 17 x 17 x 17 x 270 mm Click for larger image	KYD-S035	10 Units

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Glass Capillaries 20 capillaries in plastic storage tube Capillary Length: 8-10 cm   Click for larger picture	KYD-S037	1 Set

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Straw Connector 1 unit includes Silicone cap Plastic tube Silicone tube 3-way stopcock 1mL syringe (Sperm Straws (Cat. No. KYD-S020X10) not included)  Click for larger picture	KYD-S025	1 Piece

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Freezing Canister (for freezing sperm straws) Acrylic bar: 5 X 5 X 500mm Barrel Volume: ~50mL click for larger image	KYD-S018	1 Unit

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CARD Cold Temperature Transport Kit Kit Contents Foam transport box (1) Cold packs, large (4)  Cold packs, small, (2)  Thermos bottle (1) Paper box for tubes (1)  Shock-absorbing material (1) Recent Citation: Mukunoki A, Takeo T, Nakao S, Tamura K, Horikoshi Y Naomi Nakagata N. (2020) Simple transport and cryopreservation of cold-stored mouse embryos. Exp. Anim. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32554941	KYD-006-EX	1 Kit

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Embryo Manipulation Instrument Set  Includes: capillary (20 sticks contained, length 8-10cm) glass Pasteur pipette (with cotton plug) silicon tube (60cm) mouthpiece click for larger image	KYD-S036	1 Set

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Qlicksmart SnapIT Lite Ampoule Opener The Qlicksmart SnapIT Lite ampoule opener Lite edition is perfect for hanging on a lanyard or carrying in a pocket for easy, on-the-go use to open glass ampoules. SnapIT was designed to protect users from injury when an ampoule exposes a sharp edge or shatters while being opened. With a simple “insert and snap” action, it offers users a peace of mind when opening glass ampoules.	SN-0R2	1 Piece

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Ampoule Opener Glass Ampoule Opener Features  Compatible with most ampoule sizes.  Autoclavable (270F/132C/32 psig/4 min) or sterilize with 75% alcohol or 2% glutaraldehyde (Cidex) Outer sheath can function as ampoule holder if desired. Secondary designed-in feature 1: Safety aid for needle removal and sheathing. Secondary designed-in feature 2: Wedge for prying open aluminum tabs on crimp-top vials.	NEW-OP1301-01	1 Piece