PRODUCTS

ICSION manufactures a wide range of micromanipulation pipettes including:

  • Holding pipettes.
  • Injection pipettes, including Piezo injection pipettes.
  • Polar body, blastomere and trophectoderm biopsy pipettes.
  • Assisted hatching pipettes.
  • Partial zona dissection pipettes.
  • Other pipettes used in research applications.

DESIGNED FOR RESULTS

ICSION offers a range of designs. Notable key features include:

  • Holding pipettes have flat faces to provide greater support for oocytes and embryos.
  • Injection pipette spikes are carefully controlled and assessed to optimise clinical outcomes. Non-spiked injection pipettes are offered with a sharp bevel.
  • Injection pipettes are available with either long parallel or rigid tapers.
  • Piezo injection pipettes are made from both standard and ultra-thin glass.
  • Biopsy pipettes and assisted hatching pipettes are lightly heat polished and carefully checked for divots in the face of the tips to prevent cell rupture.
  • Partial zona dissection pipettes have sharp tips and rigid tapers for easier penetration of the zona pellucida.
  • All pipettes have polished bases to prevent damage to microtool holder seals.
  • All pipettes are individually packed in colour-coded packaging.
  • All pipettes are packaged in a custom-design holder that allows easy and secure removal.

SPECIFICATIONS

ICSION manufactures a comprehensive range of specifications to cater for various customer preferences.

The most commonly ordered micropipettes can be found by selecting the pipette type from the drop-down box below. If the specification you need is not listed, please contact us as we can manufacture to your specifications.

Holding pipette tips are flat and square to provide greater support for oocytes and embryos.

PRODUCT CODE
ID (µm)
OD (µm)
BEVEL (°)
TIP ANGLE (°)
TIP LENGTH (mm)
TAPER TYPE
H-15/120-XX
15
120
-
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
H-20/100-XX
20
100
-
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
H-25/120-XX
25
120
-
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
H-30/120-XX
30
120
-
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
* ICSION holding pipettes have flat faces to provide extra support of the oocyte / embryo.
Note: XX represents tip angle.

Injection pipette spikes are carefully crafted and assessed to optimise clinical outcomes. Non-spiked injection pipettes are offered with a sharp bevel. Injection pipettes have long parallel tapers for excellent fluid control and visibility. Steeper tapers are also available.

PRODUCT CODE
ID (µm)
OD (µm)
BEVEL (°)
TIP ANGLE (°)
TIP LENGTH (mm)
TAPER TYPE
I-4.0-XX
4.0-4.5
-
30
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
I-4.5-XX
4.5-5.0
-
30
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
I-5.0-XX
5.0-5.5
-
30
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
I-4.0-XXN*
4.0-4.5
-
20
20, 25, 30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
* Non-spiked injection pipette.
Note: XX represents tip angle.

Piezo injection pipettes are made from both standard and Superfine™ glass.

PRODUCT CODES
ID (µm)
OD (µm)
BEVEL (°)
TIP ANGLE (°)
TIP LENGTH (mm)
TAPER TYPE
PIX-4.0-XX
4.0-4.5
-
-
20, 25
1.0
Piezo Taper
PIX-4.5-XX
4.5-5.0
-
-
20, 25
1.0
Piezo Taper
PIX-5.0-XX
5.0-5.5
-
-
20, 25
1.0
Piezo Taper
* Manufactured from ultrafine glass capillaries. Standard thin-walled glass is also available.
Note: XX represents tip angle.

Biopsy pipettes are carefully checked for cutting flaws and are lightly heat polished to minimise cell damage.

PRODUCT CODE
ID (µm)
OD (µm)
BEVEL (°)
TIP ANGLE (°)
TIP LENGTH (mm)
TAPER TYPE
B-15-XX
15
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-20-XX
20
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-23-XX
23
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-23-XX-BV
23
-
40
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-25-XX
25
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-27-XX
27
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-30-XX
30
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-35-XX
35
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
B-40-XX
40
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
Note: XX represents tip angle.

Assisted hatching pipettes are carefully checked for cutting flaws and are lightly heat polished to minimise cell damage.

PRODUCT CODE
ID (µm)
OD (µm)
BEVEL (°)
TIP ANGLE (°)
TIP LENGTH (mm)
TAPER TYPE
AH-09-XX
9
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
AH-11-XX
11
-
-
30, 35
1.0
Parallel Taper
Note: XX represents tip angle.

Partial zona dissection pipettes have sharp tips and steep tapers for easier penetration of the zona pellucida.

PRODUCT CODE
ID (µm)
OD (µm)
BEVEL (°)
TIP ANGLE (°)
TIP LENGTH (mm)
TAPER TYPE
PZD-XX-0.6
0-1
-
-
30, 35
0.6
Rigid Taper
Note: XX represents tip angle.