Two-chamber mini bench top incubator
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Perfect-fit for IVF laboratories
Esco Mini MIRI Dry Incubator
the Mini MIRI® Incubator provides a stable culture environment. The compact design and direct heat regulation further translate to faster temperature and gas recovery. The heated Lid prevents condensation, enhances temperature regulation and recovery and is creates excellent uniformity between the top and the bottom. Direct Heat Transfer provides superior temperature stability and takes less than one (1) minute of temperature recovery.
The incubator has a dual Chamber System that is ideal because any disruption has zero impact on the rest of the system. Furthermore, calibration is much simpler since there is no crossover of heat from adjacent chamber. The small chamber volume allows for gas composition recovery in less than three (3) minutes and temperature recovery in less than one (1) minute. The Mini MIRI® features a total of 4 temperature controlled points.
That is two (2) points for every chamber: one (1) on the bottom and another on the heated lid. The heated lid is another great feature of the Mini MIRI® as it enhances temperature uniformity.
Independent Chamber Design and Sample Isolation
The Mini MIRI features two separate chambers that operate independently. This technical architecture is designed to prevent cross-contamination and ensure that the environmental parameters for one patient’s embryos are never compromised by the handling of another’s. Each chamber has its own dedicated lid, heating elements, and gas supply control. This isolation is crucial for maintaining the "steady-state" conditions required for undisturbed embryo culture, particularly in high-traffic IVF laboratories.
Rapid Temperature Recovery and Heating Technology
Thermal stability is achieved through a direct-heat system where both the bottom and the top of the chambers are heated. Technically, this ensures that the culture dishes are warmed from below while the lid prevents heat loss from above. This configuration results in exceptionally fast temperature recovery times after the chamber is opened. By minimizing the duration of temperature fluctuations, the incubator protects the delicate metabolic processes of the developing embryos.
Precision Gas Control for Hypoxic Culture
This incubator is technically optimized for "tri-gas" or hypoxic culture, allowing for the precise regulation of CO2 and O2 levels. By maintaining low oxygen concentrations (typically 5 %), the system mimics the natural physiological environment of the female reproductive tract. The gas mixer is integrated into the unit, utilizing high-accuracy sensors to ensure that the gas composition remains stable, which is fundamental for reducing oxidative stress on the embryos.
Integrated Validation Port for Quality Assurance
A key technical feature of the Mini MIRI is the built-in validation port located on each chamber. This port allows embryologists to connect external gas and temperature validation devices without opening the chamber lid. This enables real-time, independent verification of the internal environment, supporting laboratory compliance with international quality standards and ensuring that the incubator's internal sensors are always performing accurately.
Dry Incubation and Contamination Control
The Mini MIRI is designed as a dry incubator, which technically eliminates the need for water pans. By removing the source of humidity, the risk of microbial and fungal proliferation is significantly reduced. This approach simplifies laboratory maintenance and improves overall hygiene. To protect the culture media from evaporation in a dry environment, the system is designed to be used with specialized culture-under-oil techniques, ensuring osmotic stability.
Compact Benchtop Footprint and Stackability
The technical design emphasizes space efficiency, making it suitable for laboratories with limited bench space. Its compact size allows multiple units to be placed side-by-side or stacked. This modularity enables clinics to scale their incubation capacity incrementally. Despite its small size, the incubator provides sufficient internal volume to accommodate various types of culture dishes, maintaining high performance without requiring extensive laboratory real estate.
Intuitive Microprocessor Control and Alarm Systems
The unit is governed by a microprocessor-based control system that continuously monitors all vital parameters. A clear digital interface displays the status of each chamber in real-time. Technically, the system includes a comprehensive alarm suite that triggers audible and visual alerts if temperature or gas concentrations deviate from the setpoints. This ensures that any technical issues are addressed immediately, safeguarding the viability of the cultures.
High-Grade Materials and Ergonomic Lids
The incubator is constructed using pharmaceutical-grade materials that are resistant to corrosion and easy to decontaminate. The lids are technically designed with a soft-close mechanism and a secure seal to prevent gas leakage. The internal surfaces are smooth and easy to clean, ensuring that the sterile environment is maintained with minimal effort. These ergonomic and material choices contribute to the long-term reliability and operational efficiency of the device in a clinical setting.
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