Accessory Items for IVF-related Procedures from CARD/Kyudo
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KYUDO/CARD
IVF PRODUCTS

Reagents FOR MOUSE

Fertiup CP - Cryopreservation Media

Fertiup PM -  Preincubation Media

CARD Media - for IVF procedure

Card HyperOva - Superovulation Reagent

CARD IVF Companion Reagents -  mHTF; KSOM; DMSO; DAP213; Sucrose

Hardware Accessories - Sperm Straws, Freezing Cassettes and Canisters and more!

CARD Cold Transport Kit - for safe transport of cauda epididymis and embryos

Reagents FOR RAT

CARD FERTIUP® Rat Sperm Cryopreservation Agent - high performance reagent for rat sperm cryopreservation

CARD Rat Sperm Freezing Kit - sperm straw holder and float to promote optimal sperm freezing

CARD Rat IVF Medium - high performance reagent for rat IVF

FLYERS and BROCHURES

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Product Information

PROTOCOL: Rat Sperm Cryopreservation
RAT Products FAQ

Ordering Information

CARD Technical Manual: "Reproductive Engineering Techniques in Mice" by Naomi Nakagata (3rd edition)

VIDEOS
Protocols:
Rat sperm cryopreservation protocol
Frozen rat sperm thawing protocol

Center for Animal Resources and Development (CARD), Kumamoto University
URL: https://nakagatarbi.com

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CARD Technical Manual: "Reproductive Engineering Techniques in Mice" by Naomi Nakagata (3rd edition)

Journal Article: Nakagata et. al. (2020), Establishment of sperm cryopreservation and in vitro fertilization protocols for rats

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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
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Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
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
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
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

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Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
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
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10 Units
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size

Glass Capillaries
20 capillaries in plastic storage tube
Capillary Length: 8-10 cm
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 KYD-S037  1 Set
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
Straw Connector
1 unit includes
  • Silicone cap
  • Plastic tube
  • Silicone tube
  • 3-way stopcock
  • 1mL syringe
    (Sperm Straws (Cat. No. KYD-S020X10) not included) 

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 KYD-S025  1 Piece
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
Freezing Canister
(for freezing sperm straws)
Acrylic bar: 5 X 5 X 500mm
Barrel Volume: ~50mL

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  KYD-S018  

1 Unit
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
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

cannister-etc.jpg		  KYD-006-EX  1 Kit
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size

Embryo Manipulation Instrument Set 
Includes:

  • capillary (20 sticks contained, length 8-10cm)
  • glass Pasteur pipette (with cotton plug)
  • silicon tube (60cm)
  • mouthpiece
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Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
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.
Qlicksmart SnapIT Lite Ampoule Opener		  SN-0R2  1 Piece
Product Name Information Catalog Number  Size
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.
Ampoule Opener		  NEW-OP1301-01  1 Piece