RI Witness is an advanced electronic witnessing system that helps ensure your sperm, eggs and embryos are correctly identified, tracked and handled throughout the IVF laboratory process.
RI Witness is a sophisticated electronic witnessing system utilised at Oasis Fertility Centre to ensure the meticulous traceability and safety of patients’ gametes (sperm and eggs) and embryos throughout every step of the IVF laboratory process. This global gold standard system represents a significant advancement over traditional manual double witnessing methods giving you complete confidence that your samples are always correctly identified and handled.
In the context of embryology laboratories, where multiple tasks are performed simultaneously and accuracy is paramount, RI Witness utilises RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. Each dish, tube, or device that will hold gametes or embryos is affixed with a unique RFID tag containing a microchip linked specifically to each patient at Oasis. These RFID tags are read by antennas installed at every workstation and microscope throughout the laboratory.
The workflow with RI Witness begins from the moment samples are received into the lab and continues through each procedure until embryo transfer or freezing. The system electronically tracks and records every movement of dishes and tubes, ensuring that only linked samples are used at each critical stage. This automated process not only reduces the potential for human error but also enhances efficiency by eliminating the need for manual double witnessing, which can be time-consuming and subject to errors.
Moreover, RI Witness incorporates visual and audible alarms at each workstation to provide additional safeguards. These alarms alert laboratory staff immediately if there is any discrepancy or potential issue with sample handling, further ensuring the security and accuracy of the entire IVF process.
By implementing RI Witness in every cycle, Oasis Fertility Centre prioritises patient safety and peace of mind, maintaining rigorous standards in traceability and minimising the risk of errors that could affect the outcome of fertility treatments. This commitment underscores Oasis’ dedication to leveraging advanced technology for the benefit of our patients undergoing assisted reproduction procedures.
RI Witness is an electronic witnessing system that uses RFID technology to track and identify gametes and embryos throughout the IVF laboratory process.
Unique RFID tags are attached to each dish, tube or device containing patient samples. The system tracks these items at laboratory workstations and microscopes throughout the treatment process.
It helps reduce the potential for human error by electronically verifying that the correct samples are being used at each critical stage.
The system tracks samples from the moment they enter the laboratory through procedures such as embryo transfer or freezing.
RI Witness uses visual and audible alarms to alert laboratory staff if an issue or mismatch is detected during sample handling.
Oasis uses RI Witness in every cycle to prioritise patient safety, improve traceability and provide greater confidence in the handling of gametes and embryos.
