This submission includes two assisted reproduction laser systems, the LaserShot M and the NaviLase. The LaserShot M is a static laser system where the embryo is moved to the laser by moving the stage of the microscope. The LaserShot M components include a laser module (1.48 micrometer infrared diode laser, class 1M), laser adapter to connect to the microscope, mirror block, laser objective (25X), USB camera, EyeWare Software, and an optional target pointer and footswitch. The NaviLase includes the same components as the LaserShot M, but also includes a motion module and a motion controller. These additional components allow the NaviLase to work in two modes, fixed and dynamic. In fixed mode, the NaviLase operates similarly to the LaserShot M. In dynamic mode, the laser can be directed to any location within the field of view. In addition, dynamic mode allows automated laser firing along a user-defined path (straight line, arc, etc.). The EyeWare software controls the device components, operates the laser, and takes images and records videos of embryo undergoing laser procedures. The software determines how many holes are drilled along this line and controls/restricts laser firing parameters to minimize localized heating of the embryo during these procedures. These laser devices have been designed to be fitted to compatible inverted microscopes.
A portable, mains electricity (AC-powered) device assembly in which input energy is used to excite a diode to emit a low-intensity laser beam to ablate the zona pellucida of an embryo during in vitro fertilization (IVF), typically as part of laser-assisted embryo hatching or embryo biopsy. It is intended to be used in conjunction with a compatible inverted-stage light microscope and typically includes a combined laser/microscope objective, a control unit, a camera, and additional supportive devices (e.g., software, foot-switch).
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