The Increasing Relevance of Electronic Witnessing in the IVF Laboratory

Rob ThompsonDirector of Product Development

23 countries 5 continents

+100,000 cycles pa

107 clinics

50% time saved3Over 50 potential mismatches avoided1

1Based on statistical analysis of performed over 3 years by Clinica Eugin, Barcelona2 Based on average live birth success rate of 30%3An investigation into the efficiency of RFID electronic witnessing compared to manual witnessing, B.Patel, K.Schnauffer, R.Gregoire, C.R.Kingsland & S.Troup

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Post Installation Promotion to Customers

Ongoing investment

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Designers Software Engineers Regulatory

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The occurrence of mis-matches during IVF procedures are extremely rare

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“When an error does occur the consequences are catastrophic and unacceptable”

Dr Steve Troup. Scientific Director –

Hewitt Centre for Reproductive Medicine, UK

rob@research-instruments.com