Reproductive Medicine Archives
02/03/2026
Why ISO 21973 Matters for Reproductive Transport: Setting the Standard for Safety
When reproductive materials leave the controlled environment of a clinic, the conditions they encounter can be unpredictable. A shipment might sit on a tarmac in extreme heat, pass through multiple couriers, or face delays at customs. Each of these moments introduces risk. And for patients, the stakes couldn’t be higher. That’s why standards like ISO 21973 matter.
11/18/2025
Risk in Practice: The Embryologist’s Frontline Safeguards
When it comes to fertility treatments and IVF, embryologists are often seen as the final line of defense, the protectors of patient specimens who ensure that all patient materials are handled with precision. But as Amanjot Grewal (Scientific Director, Pinnacle Egg Bank) emphasized during the Cryogovernance® VIII webinar, safeguarding reproductive materials is not only about technical skill. It’s about systems. It’s about governance. And it’s about recognizing that even the most diligent embryologist cannot mitigate risk alone.
11/05/2025
Managing Risk at Scale with Lessons from Network Laboratories
For modern IVF clinic networks, growth is both a measure of success and a new source of complexity. Expanding to multiple clinics and laboratories enables providers to reach more patients and offer consistency in care, but as these networks scale, so do the challenges of maintaining standardization and safety with full traceability across every site.
10/21/2025