Category: Micromanipulation Products

pipette controllers

Pipette Controllers

Description / Use

SLM 3-In-One-Pipettor is a multi-actuate micro-pipette controller, which includes a housing and an access door, a ballonet seated at the housing. The ballonet is connected through a pipe to a pipette pin base (ballonet assembly). The ballo net asssembly can be replaced easily for contamination control. It can be operated in three ways.

  • Pressing on the top cap for denudation of cumulus cells and gamete transfer.
  • Press on the ballo net directly for denudation and transfer.
  • Take the ballonet assembly out and use it like a Pasteur pipette.
Reference Description Angles
022166 ICSI injection pipette Angle 20°
022167 ICSI injection pipette Angle 30°
022168 Holding pipette, outer diameter 100µ Angle 20°
022169 Holding pipette, outer diameter 100µ Angle 30°
022170 Holding pipette, outer diameter 120µ Angle 20°
022171 Holding pipette, outer diameter 120µ Angle 30°
022172 Blastomere biopsy pipette Angle 30°

denuding tools

Denuding Pipettes

Description / Use

SLM Denuding Pipettes are used with SLM 3-in-One Pipette controller for denudation and gametes and embryo transfer.

The pipettes are made of borosilicate glass which is known for its stability and is resistant to corrosion and remains absolutely neutral, even to aggressive chemicals in nearly all fields of chemistry.

  • The glass pipette has better wetting feature comparing to plastic one and is less likely to have oil drops attached inside which can sometimes damage an oocyte and embryo.
  • Unpolished pipettes are used to remove cumulus cells attached to the zona prior to micro manipulation procedures and fertilization assessment.
  • Polished pipettes are used to transfer blastomere (during PGS,) oocytes and embryos from one dish to another during other assisted reproduction procedures.
Catalogue NO. Inner Diameter Tip Style
SPD-120 120-124 Un-polished
SPD-125 125-129 Un-polished
SPD-130 130-134 Un-polished
SPD-140 135-144 Un-polished
SPD-70P 65-74 Polished
SPD-80P 75-84 Polished
SPD-90P 85-99 Polished
Catalogue NO. Inner Diameter Tip Style
SPD-70P 65-74 Polished
SPD-80P 75-84 Polished
SPD-90P 85-99 Polished
SPD-100P 100-119 Polished
SPD-120P 120-139 Polished
SPD-140P 140-159 Polished
SPD-160P 160-189 Polished
SPD-190P 190-219 Polished
SPD-220P 220-249 Polished
SPD-250P 250-289 Polished
SPD-290P 290-319 Polished
SPD-320P 320-360 Polished

pzd pipettes

PZD Pipettes

Description / Use

  • SLM PZD Pipettes are used to cut an opening on the zona pellucida of an oocyte mechanically to enable assisted hatching and/or embryo biopsy.
  • The pipette is designed with a very sharp tip and a strong taper section for easy control and precision manipulation.
  • They are supplied with 0°-45° tip angle and a tip to elbow length of 0.55mm.
Catalogue No. Description Tip Angle Degree
SPD-30 Solid sharp tip 30°

Instructions For Use:

  • To open the case, hold the case and make sure that “Sunlight” mark is up facing your right hand.
  • Using your left index finger and thumb press the case on both side marked “IIIII” then using your right index finger and thumb pull the top cover.
  • Hold firmly the pipette in the middle and gently pull it out from the base.

blastomere biopsy pipettes

Blastomere Biopsy Pipettes

Description / Use

  • SLM Blastomere Biopsy Pipettes are used to remove blastomeres and trophectoderm cells from embryos for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis(PGD).
  • There are five sizes and two series available for selection. The ‘Z’ series is flat tip while the ‘X’ series is beveled tip. Both styles are supplied with an ID in 20&#xB5m, 25&#xB5m, 30&#xB5m, 35&#xB5m, and 40&#xB5m. Size 20&#xB5m and 25&#xB5m are recommended for trophectoderm (TE) biopsy.
  • There is no shrinkage at the bending section, so less likely to damage blastomere in case it is sucked through.
  • All tipsare fire polished to reduce damage to the cell membrane.
  • They are supplied with a tip angle of 0°-45° and a tip to elbow length of 0.55mm.
Catalogue No. Tip Style Inner Diameter(&#xB5m) Tip Angle Degree
SBB-20Z-xx Flat 20∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-25Z-xx Flat 25∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-30Z-xx Flat 30∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-35Z-xx Flat 35∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-40Z-xx Flat 40∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-20X-xx Beveled 20∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-25X-xx Beveled 25∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-30X-xx Beveled 30∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-35X-xx Beveled 35∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°
SBB-40X-xx Beveled 40∓0.2 xx-0° – 45°

polar body biopsy pipettes

Polar Body Biopsy Pipettes

Description / Use

  • SLM Polar Body Biopsy Pipettes are used to remove polar bodies from human oocytes and embryos for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis(PGD).
  • There are three series of pipettes available for selection: 15z (flat tip), 15x (beveled tip) and 15s (spiked tip).
  • All these pipettes are designed with a fire polished edge to avoid damage to the cell membrane.
  • They are supplied with a tip angle of 0° – 45° and a tip to elbow length of 0.55mm.
Catalogue No. Inner Diameter(µm) Tip Style Tip Angle Degree
SPB-15Z-xx 13-15 Flat 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°
SPB-15X-xx 13-15 Beveled 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°
SPB-15S-xx 13-15 Beveled & Spiked 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°

zona drilling pipettes

Zona Drilling Pipettes

Description / Use

  • SLM Zona Drilling Pipettes are used to apply acidic solution for creating a hole on the zona pellucida to enable assisted hatching and/or embryo biopsy.
  • There are two sizes available for selection:ID8-10µm and ID:10-12µm. These pipettes are designed with a slightly fire polished tip.
  • They are supplied with 0° -45° tip angle and a tip to elbow lenght of 0.55mm.
Catalogue No. Inner Diameter(µm) Tip Style Tip Angle Degree
SZD-10-xx 8-10 Flat 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°
SZD-12-xx 10-12 Flat 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°

holding pipettes

Holding Pipettes

Description / Use

  • SLM Holding Pipettes are used to hold an oocyte or embryo in position during ICSI and other micro-manipulation procedures.
  • There are three series and six sizes for selection. The classic series has an ID 15-20µm and OD in 90µm, 100µm,120µm and 130µm. The ‘S’ series has smaller ID(10-15µm). The ‘B’ series has an ID 25-30µm and OD in 120µm, 130µm and 1180µm. The ‘B’ series may by used for holding an oocyte with cumulus cells attached and for embryo biopsy.
  • All our holding pipettes are supplied with a tip angle of 0° to 45° and a tip elbow length of 0.65mm.
  • Packed in a box of 10.

Ordering Information

Catalogue No. Outer Diameter(µm) Inner Diameter(µm) Tip Angle Degree
SHP-70S-xx 70∓5 10-15 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-90-xx 90∓5 15-20 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-100-xx 100∓5 15-20 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-120-xx 120∓5 15-20 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-120B-xx 120∓5 25-30 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-130-xx 130∓5 15-20 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-130B-xx 130∓5 25-30 xx-0° to 45°
SHP-180B-xx 175∓5 25-30 xx-0° to 45°

icsi tools

ICSI Injection Pipettes

Description / Use

  • SLM ICSI Injection Pipettes are used to perform intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
  • SLM offers three types of spiked and two types of non-spiked ICSI INJECTION PIPETTES.
  • SLM offers three sizes of ICSI Injection Pipette.
  • All our injection pipettes are supplied with an angle of 0° – 45° and a tip to elbow length of 0.55 mm and 1.0 mm.
Catalogue No. Size Tip Style Tip to Elbow Length Tip Angle Degree
SIC-45V-xx
SIC-45V-xxL
SIC-45W-xx
SIC-45W-xxL
SIC-45H-xx		 ID:4.0-4.5µm
OD:5-6µm		 Spiked tip xx-0.55mm
xxL-1.0mm		 xx-0° to 45°
SIC-45T-xx
SIC-45T-xxL
SIC-45N-xx
SIC-45N-xxL		 ID:4.0-4.5µm
OD:5-µm		 Non Spiked tip xx-0.55mm
xxL-1.0mm		 xx-0° to 45°
SIC-50V-xx
SIC-50V-xxL
SIC-50W-xx
SIC-50W-xxL
SIC-50H-xx		 ID:4.5-5.0µm
OD:6-7µm		 Spiked tip xx-0.55mm
xxL-1.0mm		 xx-0° to 45°
SIC-55V-xx
SIC-55V-xxL
SIC-55W-xx
SIC-55W-xxL
SIC-55H-xx		 ID:5.0-5.5µm
OD:6-7µm		 Spiked tip xx-0.55mm
xxL-1.0mm		 xx-0° to 45°