Needles and Catheters for use in Assisted Reproduction
Market leading needle and catheter ranges designed with patient care at their core
Kitazato is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of products for human Assisted Reproduction Treatments and its recognized
as a leader in the research and development of new devices and techniques to combat infertility.
Embryo Transfer Catheters (ET)
Catheters designed to ease insertion, improve control and patient comfort to maximise implantation
Embryo transfer catheters spec. sheet
The Kitazato embryo transfer catheters are available either straight or precurved and in two lengths (18 and 23 cm)
The smooth malleable tip and guide with widened entrance for easy atraumatic insertion whilst maintaining its shape.
The superior smoothness and friction-free materials of the catheter provides improve comfort for the patient during the transfer.
The ergonomic handle allows for safe and precise handling during the whole process. Stylets are available for the whole range which molds and
provides rigidity to the guide in the most difficult transfers.
- Large range of sizes
- Variety of catheter types
- Maximium control
- Improved patient comfort
- Easy Insertion
Oocyte Retrieval Needles (OPU)
Needles designed to maximise control and patient comfort
Oocyte Retrieval Needles spec. sheet
Manufactured from high quality steel , its triple cut tip provides fast and easy puncture, minimising damage to the ovarian tissue.
The excellent control of the puncture allows the operation time to be reduced, retrieving oocytes in the best possible conditions.
The 'Thin Wall' technology incorporated in the needle allows a needle with a much smaller external diameter to have the same
internal aspiration diameter, thus reducing the risk of bleeding and lesions for the patient, improving their recovery time.
The OPU Needles are available in diameters from 16 G to 21 G, the largest range available in the market, offering ideal options for
working with patients with low response in natural cycles, allowing follicular aspiration to be carried out without anesthetic using
the smallest diameter needle.
Intrauterin Insemination Catheters (IUI)
Catheter range is designed to improve your success rate in artificial insemination.
Intrauterin Insemination catheters (IUI) spec. sheet
To allow for different users preferences the Kitazato IUI catheter range is available in
two different lengths (10 & 18 cm), two different gauges (5.2 Fr and 6 Fr) and four
different levels of rigidity (Hard, Ultimate, Intermediate and Soft).
The smooth and rounded tip allows for easy insertion and the double lateral opening tip improves
the dispersion of the semen.
- Easy Insertion
- Large range of sizes
- Variety of catheter rigidity's
- Improved semen dispersion