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Large box (CO₂ / tri-gas) incubators
Traditional shelf incubators holding many dishes in one chamber, humidified with a water pan.
What it is and how it's used
Stable when closed but slow to recover after openings; shared chamber means one door opening affects every patient inside. Water pans are a contamination point.
Typical failure modes
- Recovery time stretched by frequent openings → embryos spend hours off set-point.
- CO₂ sensor drift (TC sensors sensitive to humidity); temperature gradients between shelves.
- Water pan contamination; humidity loss when pan runs low.
- Compressor/vibration effects.
What to check first
- Door-opening frequency (log it for a week).
- Independent CO₂; temperature at several shelf positions.
- Water pan schedule and disinfectant used (must be embryo-safe).
- KPIs by shelf/position.
IFU and practice notes
Follow the IFU for cleaning, water quality/additives, calibration and sensor replacement.
Neutral, and the IFU wins
This page summarises common experience across labs and is not manufacturer guidance. Always follow the current instructions for use for the exact product and version you have, and validate any change of product or protocol before patient use. Corrections and additions are welcome — tell us.
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