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PureSperm 80




Intended Use: Summary and Explanation

PureSpermŽ 80/40 is a density-gradient product designed for the separation and purification of normal spermatazoa from human ejaculate by centrifugation, a standard procedure in Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART).

PureSpermŽ 80 is ready to use in conjunction with PureSpermŽ 40, to provide layers in density gradients.

PureSpermŽ 80/40 has the following specifications:
  • Colloidal silica particles firmly coated with silane, in an isotonic salt solution
  • Stable colloid/salt solution with shelf life of 2 years from production in unopened bottle
  • pH of 7.4 - 7.8 at room temperature and at +37ºC
  • Isotonicity of 300 - 310 mOsm/kg water
  • HEPES buffer included
  • Glucose included
  • Low endotoxin levels (<1.00 EU/mL)
  • Terminally sterilised by autoclaving
  • Carbon content in dry residue 4 - 5%
  • Density of approximately 1.10 g/mL
  • Packaged in borosilicate glass bottles with silicone stoppers and tamper-evident seals
  • Storage of unopened bottles at ambient temperature, after opening at 4 - 8ºC

Components

Silane-coated silica Potassium chloride
Calcium lactate Sodium chloride
Sodium pyruvate Sodium citrate
Glucose HEPES
EDTA WFI quality water


Storage and Stability

Store unopened bottles at 2–40ºC and avoid temperatures above or below these values. Under these conditions PureSpermŽ 40 and PureSpermŽ 80 have a shelf-life of 2-years. The expiry date is shown on both bottles and cartons.

Open and close bottles under aseptic conditions. After opening, store at 2-8ºC when not in use.

No antibiotics, unstable additives or preservatives have been included in PureSpermŽ 40 or PureSpermŽ 80.


Precautions and Warnings
  • When retrieving the sperm pellets, follow the instructions provided overleaf to avoid inadvertent contamination.
  • Use aseptic procedures at all times.
  • Use sealed buckets during centrifugation to avoid creation of aerosols.
  • Clean accidental spills using a dampened cloth or paper.
  • PureSpermŽ 40 and PureSpermŽ 80 cause floors and benches to be extremely slippery.
  • PureSpermŽ 40 and PureSpermŽ 80 do not represent any fire or combustion hazard. A material safety data sheet is available from the manufacturer or distributor.
  • Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
  • It is not intended that these gradients should be used more than once, because of sperm sample mixing and reduced gradient efficacy.



Ordering Information

product # product name order multiple
PSK-020 PureSpermŽ 40/80 2 x 20 ml
PS80-100 PureSpermŽ 80 100 ml
PS40-100 PureSpermŽ 40 100 ml


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