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SpermCatch

Intended Use: Summary and Explanation

SpermCatch™ is optimised for slowing sperm motility prior to ICSI and is ready-to-use in direct replacement for PVP products. SpermCatch™ is supplied as a sterile (filtered), isotonic salt solution.

Components

Sodium chloride

Phosphate buffer

HSA

Sodium Hyaluronate

Performance Characteristics

pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Osmolality (mOsm/kg H2O): 300-310
Endotoxin levels: <1.0 EU/mL
Human sperm survival: > 24 hrs

Protein Supplementation

SpermCatch™ contains the component human serum albumin. (HSA). The human serum albumin is manufactured from human blood donated in the United States. The blood donors who supply the human plasma are tested for various viruses before being allowed to donate. Each plasma donation is individually tested for ALT, HBs antigen, HIV-1/2 antibody and HCV antibody by ELISA. Only those plasma donations found non-reactive for these antibodies have been used for the manufacture of the HSA component. The plasma pool is tested again for all viruses before manufacture of the HSA product. Thereafter, the HSA product is tested again.

General recommendations for use

Bring SpermCatch™ to room temperature before use.
Place drops of a suitable volume (e.g. 10 µL) in a petri dish under oil.
Add aliquots of the sperm suspension to a drop.
Catch sperm in an ICSI pipette

Storage and Stability

Store at 2-30º Celsius and avoid temperatures above or below these values. Under these conditions SpermCatch™ has a shelf-life of 12 months. The expiry date is shown on vials and cartons. Open and close vials aseptically. After opening, store at 2 to 8ºC when not in use.

No antibiotics, unstable additives or preservatives are included in SpermCatch™.

Precautions and Warnings Use aseptic procedures at all times. Do not use any solution which shows evidence of bacterial contamination. SpermCatch™ does not represent any fire or combustion hazard. A material safety data sheet is available from the manufacturer or distributor. Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Check for regulatory compliance governing the use of products for ART in your country.

Ordering Information

product #	product name	order multiple
SC-100	SpermCatch™	5 x 1000 µm