TPC Micropipettes

The Pipette Company was founded in 1999 by a group of Australian scientists working in reproductive medicine.

Strict principles of designing micropipettes for optimal clinical outcomes made the high quality pipettes a success from day one.

In 2000 the first micropipettes were shipped to embryologists and the popularity of the very carefully designed ICSI pipettes grew quickly.

  • Designed by embryologists and reproductive scientists
  • Precision manufactured to the strictest standards
  • Every pipette is checked and measured repeatedly during manufacture by experienced technicians

Availability

This product is available for sale in selected countries worldwide. Now available in the USA.

Design Principles

TPC offers a standard range of micromanipulation pipettes which have been designed to provide optimal clinical outcomes and minimise oocyte/embryo degeneration rates. Specific design features include:

  • Long, parallel tapers provide smooth, effortless fluid control during micromanipulation.
  • The bases of all pipettes are cut square and are lightly heat polished to prevent sharp edges from damaging silicon seals inside microtool holders.
  • Injection pipettes have a precision engineered ‘sharp-blunt’ spike which penetrates the zona pellucida easily, but does not tear the oolemma and cause oocyte degeneration. TPC spikes are very consistent and uniform in both shape and length.
  • Holding pipettes have a large, square, flat face and a proportionately large inner diameter, which provides better support for the oocyte and embryo and reduces distortion during micromanipulation.
  • Biopsy pipettes have a beveled or square face, and a lightly heat-polished tip without nicks or chips, which enables the user to safely remove cells with minimal damage to the embryo or the biopsied cells.
  • Zona drilling pipettes are square and lightly heat polished to reduce the possibility of damage to the embryo or polar body due to sharp edges.
  • Zona cutting (PZD) pipettes are stout and sharp, ensuring easy penetration of the zona pellucida.

ICSI Micropipettes

Designed for optimal outcome and minimal oocyte degeneration. Long parallel tapers provide smooth, effortless fluid control during micromanipulation.

Easy penetration of the zona pellucida and gentle progression through the oolemma with minimal risk of tearing.
Optimal design for loading and injecting multiple sperm.
Manufactured in Australia and supervised by reproductive scientists.
No compromise on quality

Advantages

  • Easy immobilization of sperm
  • Very fine fluid control and suction during use
  • Easy penetration of the zona pellucida and gentle progression through the oolemma with minimal risk of tearing
  • Optimal design for loading and injecting multiple sperm

Characteristics

  • Very long taper
  • Long parallel wall section
  • Long bevel
  • Sharp-Blunt Spike™

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.

TPC Zona Dissection Micropipettes

Manufactured in Australia and supervised by reproductive scientists.  No compromise on quality.

TPC Holding Micropipettes

Large, flat square faces with a proportionately large ID to provide better support for oocytes and embryos and reduce distortion during micromanipulation.

TPC Assisted Hatching Micropipettes

Long parallel tapers provide smooth effortless fluid control during micromanipulation.

ICSI Micropipettes

Type Reference no. Toe length (tip to bend distance) Bend angle ID OD Bevel angle
Injection (no spike) LICR-BA21TA35 0.6 mm 35 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.0 21°
Injection LICR-ID4 1 mm 30 4.0-4.5 5.0-6.0 24°
Injection LICR-ID4TA30 0.6 mm 30 4.0-4.5 5.0-6.0 24°
Injection (no spike) LICR-OD5 1 mm 30 4.0-4.5 5.0-6.0 20°
Injection LICR-TA20 1 mm 20 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.0 30°
Injection LICR-TA35 1 mm 35 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.0 30°
Injection LICR-TL0.5 0.5 mm 30 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.0 30°
Injection LISR 1 mm 30 4.5-5.5 6.0-7.0 30°

Holding Pipettes

Type Reference no. Toe length (tip to bend distance) Bend angle ID OD
Holding LHC-ID15 1 mm 30 14-18 110-130
Holding LHC-ID30 1 mm 30 28-35 110-130
Holding LHC-ID30TA35 1 mm 35 28-35 110-130
Holding LHC-OD100ID20 1 mm 30 18-23 90-110
Holding LHC-OD100TA20 1 mm 20 18-23 90-110
Holding LHC-TA20 1 mm 20 20-27 110-130
Holding LHC-TA35 1 mm 35 20-27 110-130
Holding LHS 1 mm 30 20-27 110-130

Biopsy Pipettes

Type Reference no. Toe length (tip to bend distance) Bend angle ID OD
Biopsy LBC-OD27BA90 1 mm 30 19-23 25-29
Biopsy LBC-OD30BA90 1 mm 30 21-25 28-32
Biopsy LBC-OD32TA35 1 mm 35 23-27 30-34