In response to recent incidents involving egg and embryo tank failures at facilities in San Francisco and Cleveland, several media organizations reached out to our medical expert, Dr. Alex Thompson, for insights. Given our reputation as one of the largest fertility centers in the country, Dr. Thompson was keen to clarify our rigorous laboratory protocols and provide context to these unfortunate events.
Dr. Thompson emphasized the rarity of such occurrences, comparing the risk of significant tank failures to being struck by lightning, a sentiment echoed by various news sources.
Laboratory Safeguards
He explained that our storage tanks are equipped with advanced alarm systems designed to prevent potentially devastating incidents. “If there’s any change in temperature or a disruption in communication, our staff is immediately alerted via their phones,” Dr. Thompson explained.
Moreover, our facility undergoes regular evaluations from the FDA, ensuring that we adhere to high standards of equipment maintenance. “We’re accountable to the CDC, FDA, state tissue banks, and professional organizations to maintain the integrity of our laboratories,” he added.
In a reassuring message to patients on our website, Dr. Thompson emphasized that their safety and the integrity of the materials they entrust to us are our top priorities. Our laboratory protocols are designed to ensure that all frozen gametes are stored securely for when families are ready to grow.
Commitment to Quality
At our center, we take extensive preventive measures to protect frozen embryos and eggs, ensuring their availability when families are ready to start or expand their families. We have been at the forefront of nationwide protocol changes aimed at enhancing the safety of stored eggs and embryos. Should an unforeseen event occur, we have contingency plans in place to relocate our patients’ materials to secure facilities, although this has never been necessary in our 26 years of operation.
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In summary, our commitment to patient safety and rigorous laboratory protocols ensures that families can trust us with their reproductive health needs.