Time-lapse

How to use these products

  • Tour around the EmbryoViewer

    The EmbryoViewer software is the workstation from which the actual inspection and analysis take place. It is also the hub for registering and reading patient data and for visualising incubation conditions. In this video, we will give you an overview of the software.

  • Daily workflow with Guided annotation and KIDScore

    In this video, we will look into how the EmbryoViewer software with Guided Annotation and KIDScore can help you get a simple and efficient workflow for analysing embryo development and deciding which embryo to transfer.

  • Setting up an annotation strategy for better workflow

    To evaluate embryos, you need to collect information about each viable embryo in a cohort. In this video we will look into how to define such a strategy in the EmbryoViewer.

  • Guided Annotation for a better workflow – new features

    Guided Annotation is a tool in the EmbryoViewer designed to make your annotation process more efficient. The new version of Guided Annotation is based on artificial intelligence-based algorithms. This video will teach you about the concepts of the tool.

  • Compare and Select –optimising embryo evaluation

    “Compare & Select” is the EmbryoViewer software tool for comparing all embryos across a patient’s treatments. In this video, we will look into the different features of the “Compare & Select” tool.

  • Information model

    Information models can be used to generate an overview of embryo development parameters and to streamline the embryo evaluation process by making sure that the same information is taken into account for all embryos.

  • Create and export videos

    During this video, you will learn how to export a video of embryo development to a format that you can save on your computer or USB or, for example, include in a presentation

  • Making the most of your data – how to export

    When you are using your EmbryoScope time-lapse system to register information about patient embryos and treatments, the export function of the EmbryoViewer represents a way to export this information into a spreadsheet format. In this video, we will look into how to set up your EmbryoViewer software to export the data you need.

  • Loading of EmbryoSlide culture dish

    This movie demonstrates how to load the EmbryoSlide culture dish to the EmbryoScope time-lapse incubator.

  • Loading of EmbryoSlide+ culture dish

    This movie demonstrates how to load the EmbryoSlide+ culture dish to the EmbryoScope+ time-lapse incubator.

  • Preparation of EmbryoSlide Flex culture dishes

    This movie demonstrates how to prepare and load the EmbryoSlide Flex culture dish to the EmbryoScope Flex time-lapse incubator.

Read up on studies

  • Time-lapse significantly improves live birth rates and reduces early pregnancy loss rates according to new meta-analysis

    This publication compares available randomised control trials (RCTs) on time-lapse versus traditional embryo incubation and evaluation to assess the effect of time-lapse and concludes that using time-lapse as a complete system helps to improve clinical outcome rates.

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  • KIDScore predicts implantation and correlates with blastocyst development and quality

    The publication by Petersen et. al. "Development of a generally applicable morphokinetic algorithm capable of predicting the implantation potential of embryos transferred on Day 3" has been published in Human Reproduction. Here you can find an overview of the key messages and a short summary.

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Increase my knowledge

  • Webinar: 'Embryo selection with artificial intelligence: how to evaluate and compare methods'

    In this presentation, Mikkel Fly Kragh walk you through the most common evaluation metrics and describe their strengths and weaknesses, while relating them to actual clinical practice. We also provide a checklist of things to be aware of when reading or conducting AU studies on embryo selection.

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  • Webinar: 'Workflow efficiency related to iDAScore'

    In this presentation, Marcos Meseguer will go through the topics of introducing the use of Time-lapse technology in the laboratory and share his experience of applying Artificial intelligence annotation tools, KIDScore and iDASCore, in practice.

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  • Webinar: 'Breaking new ground in embryo evalution; unlocking the toolbox'

    In this webinar, Professor David Gardner (Chairman) present Embryo evalution at Vitrolife Scientific symposium at ESHRE 2021.

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  • Webinar: 'Past, Present and Future of Time Lapse in Clinical IVF'

    In this webinar, Professor Markus Montag present Time Lapse at Vitrolife Scientific symposium at ESHRE 2021.

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  • Webinar: 'iDAScore® - Changing the paradigm of embryo evaluation'

    In this webinar, Jørgen Berntsen, Data Science Manager at Vitrolife, present performance of a fully automated AI-based embryo evaluation algorithm. We will also look at how the AI scores correlate with currently accepted embryo evaluation parameters.

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  • From AI to Bedside

    In this presentation, Dr. Aengus Tran, MD, Harrison.AI, will introduce us to Artificial Intelligence and its applications in the field of medicine. This presentation was a part of our scientific symposium 'AI based embryo evaluation: Empower your decisions' at ESHRE 2020

  • iDAScore – development of robust AI based embryo evaluation

    Jens Rimestad, Deep Learning Specialist at Vitrolife, presents development and validation of a new AI-based tool, which is designed to automate embryo evaluation and provide scores to reflect their implantation potential. This presentation was a part of our scientific symposium 'AI based embryo evaluation: Empower your decisions' at ESHRE 2020.

  • Webinar: 'The future of AI methods to automate embryo evaluation'

    Watch this recorded webinar from the IVF Worldwide Online Congress, where Dr. Mikkel Fly Kragh presented new developments based on time-lapse and artificial intelligence.

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  • iDAScore® - the future of AI-based embryo evaluation

    Are you interested in learning more about how artificial intelligence can be used in IVF? Read this blog post by Dr. Tine Qvistgaard Kajhøj where she takes you through the evolution of Vitrolife’s AI-based tools for IVF. 

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  • Webinar: 'AI in time-lapse - automatic grading of human blastocyst'

    In this webinar, Dr. Mikkel Fly Kragh will go through how he and colleagues have worked on integrating artificial intelligence into time-lapse and more specifically how they have automated blastocyst grading using AI.

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  • Webinar: 'Latest technology used in embryo selection'

    In this webinar, Prof. David Gardner discusses how the latest new technologies such as time-lapse, AI-based analysis of sequences of embryo development, metabolic profiling and non-invasive genetic testing are now coming together to assist in selecting not only the most viable but also the healthiest embryo for transfer. The culmination of the technologies is a significantly reduced time to a healthy pregnancy.

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  • Webinar: 'Making the right choice the importance of streamlined embryo evaluation'

    In this webinar Dr. Tine Qvistgaard Kajhøj will guide you through the benefits of streamlined embryo evaluation, how to perform it and how it helps you obtain improved results.

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  • How can you benefit from time-lapse in your IVF clinic?

    Numerous articles supporting the clinical benefits of using time-lapse in IVF have been published over the last couple of years including, reduced pregnancy loss, improved implantation rate and shorter time to pregnancy. Download this white paper to understand how you can benefit from time-lapse.

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  • Embryoscope use - a sneaky glimpse at the UK

    Several published papers and RCTs have shown that time-lapse culture and evaluation with EmbryoScope have been proven to improve clinical outcome. In this blog post, Dr. Stephen Troup compares outcomes between centres across the UK based on how HFEA's statistics from 2015 to 2016 shows a correlation between improved implantation rate and having an EmbryoScope or more installed. This uplift in implantation rate is similar to what has been reported in many of the published papers on the subject. 

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  • A guide to understanding time-lapse nomenclature

    New assessment methods call for new assessment measures. Having a common nomenclature can form the basis for clearer communication of embryo assessment and evaluation. The nomenclature described in this blog post is what we have found to facilitate ease of agreement and understanding between time-lapse users.

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  • Time-lapse culture triggers new requirements on embryo culture media

    In this movie Dr. Christer Silversand explains why you should use specific embryo culture media for specific applications. He also describes the development of G-TL - the first embryo culture medium specifically designed for time-lapse culture.

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  • What do patients think about time-lapse and what is the real impact for them?

    In this presentation Dr. Alison Campbell, Director of Embryology at CARE Fertility, UK, talks about what their patients think about time-lapse and what the real impact is for them.

  • Using efficiencies from time-lapse technology to reduce the cost of IVF

    In this presentation from ESHRE 2017, Dr. Cristina Hickman presents experiences from Boston Place Clinic in UK, an IVF clinic designed around time-lapse technology. Offering time-lapse to all patients has led to efficiencies in the laboratory processes that created opportunities for cost reduction over time. 

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  • Time-lapse for all patients in a UK government funded programme

    In this presentation from ESHRE 2015, Dr. Steven Troup describes the 100% time-lapse strategy at the public Hewitt Fertility Centres in UK, where all patients can benefit from the use of time-lapse.