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In a study by Van der Auwera and D´Hooghe¹ it was concluded that commercially ...............................................


available ultrasound latex covers and sonographics gels are toxic for mouse embryos and can potentially influence embryonic development during infertility treatment. It was also suggested that it is safer to perform vaginal ultrasonic measurements using plastic polyethylene bags (as ultrasonic cover) and non-toxic paraffin oil (as contact fluid). By using the latex-free probe covers and ultrasound transmission gel from Vitrolife you can avoid the risk associated with latex.



Sterile latex-free covers for the ultrasound probe
The cover is made of polyethylene, which is a soft, clear and pliable material. The cover has been designed with the welded seam along its lengths to inhibit accidental breakage. Each cover is individually wrapped and packaged in a sterile barrier with two cable clips. The cover can be used together with any ultrasound probe.






The covers come in three different sizes and are supplied in bags of 25 covers/bag.


REF no Pack-size Width(mm) Length(mm)
14201 25-pack 70 800
14202 25-pack 100 800
14204 25-pack 150 800









REF no Size (mL) Pack-size
14203 15 25-pack
Sterile Ultrasound Transmission Gel
The sterile Ultrasound Transmission Gel can be used at all ultrasound guided puncture procedures where a sterile coupling gel is needed.

The gel is is coposed of camellosum natricum and sterile water. Each tube contains 15 mL gel and are supplied in boxes of 25 pieces.





Ordering information
To order, please use the attached fax order form and fax it to +46 31 721 80 90 or contact us directly at order.fertility@vitrolife.com. You are also welcome to visit us at www.vitrolife.com/fertility to learn more about our product portfolio.






Would you like to learn more about our instruments?
Vitrolife offers a wide range of media products and medical instruments for Assisted Reproduction Technology. Swemed is the brand name for the range of medical instruments. Among the Swemed assortment you can find follicle aspiration needles, micromanipulation pipettes, gynaecological needles and accessories. Follow the link and find more information about our medical instruments.







1. Van der Auwera and D´Hooghe, Ultrasound covers and sonographic gels are embryo-toxic and could be replaced by non-toxic polyethylene bags and paraffin oil, Human Reproduction, Vol13, no.8, pp2234-2237, 1998