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  • Holding Micropipettes

    A variety of carefully designed holding pipettes are available that ensure stability of your oocyte during ICSI.

    Large and extra large holding pipettes are designed for extra stability of embryos during biopsy and other micromanipulation procedures.

    These products are available for sale in selected countries worldwide.

    ORIGIO Holding Micropipets

    Holding micropipets are used to hold and immobilize the oocyte or embryo.

    They have a flat, square opening with a large outer to inner diameter ratio for maximum control.

    We offer four standard sizes to suit all micromanipulation techniques.

    • High quality holding pipets from the first name in micropipets
    • Four sizes offered to cover all micromanipulation needs

    TPC Biopsy Micropipettes

    Flat or beveled lightly heat polished tips to facilitate safe and easy removal of blastomeres.

    Long parallel tapers provide smooth effortless fluid control during micromanipulation.

    Manufactured in Australia and supervised by reproductive scientists.

    No compromise on quality

    RI Holding Micropipettes

    These micropipettes are designed for anchoring the oocyte or embryo during ICSI or other micromanipuation procedures.

    A smooth fire polished tip cradles the cells gently and securely.

    32µm large holding micropipettes are available with a 30° and 35° bend angle.

    When would you use a large holding micropipette?

    A larger micropipette is used to hold an embryo, usually during a biopsy procedure, and the medium and small holding micropipettes are for holding an oocyte, usually in an ICSI procedure.

    ORIGIO Micropipets

    Small Holding Micropipets (10 per box)

    Reference Description Inner Diameter Outer Diameter
    MPH-SM-0 Straight Small Holding 15-20µm 65-95µm
    MPH-SM-20 20º angled Small Holding 15-20µm 65-95µm
    MPH-SM-25 25º angled Small Holding 15-20µm 65-95µm
    MPH-SM-30 30º angled Small Holding 15-20µm 65-95µm
    MPH-SM-35 35º angled Small Holding 15-20µm 65-95µm
    MPH-SM-45 45º angled Small Holding 15-20µm 65-95µm

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    Medium Holding Micropipets (10 per box)

    Reference Description Inner Diameter Outer Diameter
    MPH-MED-0 Straight Medium Holding 15-20µm 95-120µm
    MPH-MED-20 20º angled Medium Holding 15-20µm 95-120µm
    MPH-MED-25 25º angled Medium Holding 15-20µm 95-120µm
    MPH-MED-30 30º angled Medium Holding 15-20µm 95-120µm
    MPH-MED-35 35º angled Medium Holding 15-20µm 95-120µm
    MPH-MED-45 45º angled Medium Holding 15-20µm 95-120µm

    Large Holding Micropipets (10 per box)

    Reference Description Inner Diameter Outer Diameter
    MPH-LG-0 Straight Large Holding 25-30µm 120-150µm
    MPH-LG-20 20º angled Large Holding 25-30µm 120-150µm
    MPH-LG-25 25º angled Large Holding 25-30µm 120-150µm
    MPH-LG-30 30º angled Large Holding 25-30µm 120-150µm
    MPH-LG-35 35º angled Large Holding 25-30µm 120-150µm

    Extra Large Holding Micropipets (10 per box)

    Reference Description Inner Diameter Outer Diameter
    MPH-XLG-0 Straight Extra Large Holding 25-30µm 150-180µm
    MPH-XLG-25 25º angled Extra Large Holding 25-30µm 150-180µm
    MPH-XLG-30 30º angled Extra Large Holding 25-30µm 150-180µm
    MPH-XLG-35 35º angled Extra Large Holding 25-30µm 150-180µm

    TPC Micropipettes

    Reference Pipette Type Finish Style Tip Angle Internal Diameter (microns) Outer Diameter (microns) Distance tip to bend (mm)
    LHC-OD75TA35 Small Holding 35 15 µm 75 µm 1mm
    LHC-OD100TA35 Medium Holding 35 15 µm 100 µm 1mm
    LHC-OD100ID20 Medium Holding 30 20 µm 100 µm 1mm
    LHC-OD100TA20 Medium Holding 20 20 µm 100 µm 1mm
    LHC-ID15 Standard Holding 30 15 µm 120 µm 1mm
    LHS Standard Holding 30 25 µm 120 µm 1mm
    LHC-TA20 Standard Holding 20 25 µm 120 µm 1mm
    LHC-TA25 Standard Holding 25 25 µm 120 µm 1mm
    LHC-TA35 Standard Holding 35 25 µm 120 µm 1mm
    LHC-ID30 Standard Holding 30 30 µm 120 µm 1mm
    LHC-ID30TA35 Standard Holding 35 30 µm 120 µm 1mm

    RI Micropipettes

    ICSI-Plus™ Holding Pipettes

    Part No.(box of 20) Pipette Type Finish Style Tip Angle Internal Diameter (microns) Outer Diameter (microns) Toe Length (mm)
    7-71-IH00/20 ICSI-Plus™ Holding Flat 0 15 106 0.75
    7-71-IH20/20 ICSI-Plus™ Holding Flat 20 15 106 0.75
    7-71-IH25/20 ICSI-Plus™ Holding Flat 25 15 106 0.75
    7-71-IH30/20 ICSI-Plus™ Holding Flat 30 15 106 0.75
    7-71-IH35/20 ICSI-Plus™ Holding Flat 35 15 106 0.75

    Large Holding Pipettes

    Part No.(box of 20) Pipette Type Finish Style Tip Angle Internal Diameter (microns) Outer Diameter (microns) Toe Length (mm)
    7-71-LH20/20 Large Holding Flat 20 25 127 0.75
    7-71-LH25/20 Large Holding Flat 25 25 127 0.75
    7-71-LH30/20 Large Holding Flat 30 25 127 0.75
    7-71-32H30/20 Large Holding(XL) Flat 30 32 180 0.75
    7-71-LH35/20 Large Holding Flat 35 25 127 0.75
    7-71-32H35/20 Large Holding(XL) Flat 35 32 180 0.75