Biopsy pipettes and holder

Made:
circa 2023 in unknown
maker:
Research Instruments Limited

2 biopsy pipettes with 17 micrometer aperture for pronuclear transfer (PNT), made by Research Instruments, and 1 biopsy holder, used by the fertility team at the Newcastle Fertility Centre to carry out mitochondrial donation therapy (MDT) by PNT technique, c.2023.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
2024-429
Measurements:
95mm length x 20diam
type:
pipette

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