Loss of preimplantation embryos

Record number: 
989
Adverse Occurrence type: 
MPHO Type: 
Estimated frequency: 
Technical faults on freezers are reported frequently
Alerting signals, symptoms, evidence of occurrence: 
Problem with liquid nitrogen flow during cryopreservation. 4 preimplantation embryos of 2 couples are lost
Demonstration of imputability or root cause: 
Technical fault of freezer. After maintenance, incorrect setting of the pressure relief valve gave rise to leakage of liquid nitrogen
Suggest references: 
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