Oocytes lost in pipette

Record number: 
958
Adverse Occurrence type: 
MPHO Type: 
Estimated frequency: 
Several similar reports from different laboratories. Two reported to this vigilance programme in 2011
Alerting signals, symptoms, evidence of occurrence: 
All 3 oocytes lost in pipette when transfering from one dish to another.
Demonstration of imputability or root cause: 
Protocol describes maximum half of the oocytes from 1 cycle can be transferred at once. Protocol not followed. Total cycle lost.
Suggest references: 
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