The IVS-9000GC & IVS-9160GC triple gas incubators from IKS (Rosmalen, the Netherlands) have been praised by IVF users not only for their performance but also for their very low CO₂ and N₂ consumption. Many IVF laboratories have moved to lowered oxygen environments to improve embryo viability, and low gas usage not only offers substantial financial savings - thousands of euros a year in some cases - but also reduces the risk of running out of gas when the laboratory is unmanned.  

Because of the novel design of these incubators, the minimum quantity of nitrogen - less than 10 litres - is required to restore the internal environment when the door is opened. CO₂ usage is minimised as well. Recovery to a stable condition takes less than five minutes, reducing the impact on sensitive samples. 

The IVS-9000GC has a capacity of 33 litres, divided by six internal doors, and the IVS-9160GC a capacity of 173 litres, with eight internal doors.  The stainless steel internal chamber has rounded corners for easy cleaning, and all internal components are autoclavable. A high efficiency HEPA filter keeps the interior free of dust and other particles. Both incubators can be fitted with IKS' unique multi-channel CO₂ and O₂ sensors and can be easily interfaced to their market-leading XiltriX® laboratory monitoring system. 

For more information on IKS products and XiltriX monitoring systems contact IKS International on +31(0)73 52 12 229, e-mail Info@iksbv.nl or visit www.XiltriX.com