The Stripper™ Pipettor and Tips

Discover the comprehensive range of The Stripper devices designed to meet all the essential needs of your clinical IVF lab.
The Stripper tips are designed to be flexible, robust, and will not scratch culture dishes. We offer all sizes necessary for oocyte denudation, manipulation, and handling of embryos or cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs). In addition, specialized products for work associated with PGT and handling of polar bodies, blastomeres and trophectoderm biopsy samples are available.

  • Trusted brand for denudation and handling since 1999
  • Flexible and ergonomic pipettors and The Stripper tips
  • Durable, scratch-proof, and safe to use

Availability
These products are available for sale in
Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia, as well as selected countries in the
rest of the world.

The Stripper pipettors are available in a variety of ergonomic handles to match your preference. Our pipettors are crafted for comfort and precision, helping to provide you with the control you need during crucial procedures.

The Stripper pipettor – Tried and tested for decades. Requires minimal maintenance

  • Tip assembly – Requires minimal effort
  • Thin body – Fits better in “smaller” hands
  • Smooth plunger – For precise control
  • Comfort Grip (optional) – Ergonomic accessory which helps reduce the strain caused by repetitive pipetting and enables pipette free-standing
  • Volume adjustment – Adjustable volume to meet the procedural need, for example large volumes for oocyte denudation and small volumes for vitrification. One turn relates to approximately 0.2µL
  • Blow-out capacity – To remove the remaining liquid in the tip
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  • Designed for handling the COC
  • Large tip diameter of 1000µm
  • Large volume display
  • Same quality that you know from The Stripper Pipettor
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  • Designed to reduce excessive liquid during handling  
    of biopsied material
  • Small tip diameter of 50µm
  • Thin body – fits better in “smaller” hands
  • Red-colored so it can easily be found and differentiated
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The Stripper Tips are Versatile

The Stripper tips are available in our innovative EZ Dispense™ tube of 20 tips or as individually packed tips in sealed blister packs, conveniently organized in boxes of 20. Find the order codes below.

The use of The Stripper Tips:

– For denudation of the oocyte helps to minimize the duration of exposure to additional chemicals such as the hyaluronidase enzyme1,2
– Facilitates improved fertilization rates by aiding the mechanical removal of the cumulus-corona radiata complex from around the oocyte1

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Multipack, The Stripper Tips for convenience and economy:
20 tips per EZ Dispense tube.

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Individually packed, The Stripper Tips for sterility:
20 tips per box.

If a pipettor is not properly maintained, it may create workflow disruptions and frustration.

Our maintenance video simplifies the process of caring for The Stripper pipettors, making maintenance straightforward and accessible for all users. It is also featured in the Instructions for Use (IFU) provided with the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Stripper has been a trusted brand for denudation and handling since 1999. The portfolio includes three types of pipettor handles designed for specific IVF uses: The Stripper for denudation and handling, The Stripper CC for COC handling and The Stripper PGD for handling of biopsied material.

The Stripper handle has a blow-out capacity to remove the remaining liquid in the tip which can reduce the risk of oocytes and embryos getting stuck in the pipette tip. Tip vials and individually packed tips are color-coded which will reduce the risk of using a tip diameter which is too small for the purpose, posing mechanical stress to the oocyte or embryo.

The Stripper pipettor and The Stripper tips are designed for denudation of oocytes in preparation for ICSI and IVF techniques. The Stripper pipettor and tips can also be used for handling or moving oocytes and embryos from one container to another, for example: between drops in a dish, between dishes or moving to a vitrification carrier. The devices are also approved to handle biopsied material for PGT, such as polar bodies, blastomeres and trophectoderm cells.

The pipette tip is made of medical grade plastic which will flex and not damage the Petri dish.

The Stripper Tips are compatible with commonly used denudation pipettors with a 0.9mm outer diameter.

The Stripper pipettor may eventually require replacement of the plunger wire and O-rings after extended use. These can be ordered as separate repair kits. One set is supplied with the unit. An instructional video about on how to perform this replacement in the IFU, can be found above.

A hexagon key is supplied with The Stripper pipettor which is needed to loosen and replace the plunger wire. No tools are required to replace the O-rings. To assemble the Comfort Grip, a small screwdriver is needed, which is not provided in the Comfort Grip kit.

The Stripper PGD has been designed to handle small samples such as polar bodies, blastomeres and trophectoderm cells for PGT. The only tip that fits this pipettor is therefore the 50µm The Stripper Tip, product code MXL3-50 or MXL3-IND-50.

The Stripper CC has been designed for larger cell masses, such as COCs. The only tip that fits this pipettor is therefore the 1000µm Stripper Tip, product code MXL3-CC or MXL3-IND-CC.

The maintenance instructions are similar to those for The Stripper, and instructions can be found in the IFU, or in the maintenance video above.

Product codes

The Stripper™ Pipettor and Accessories Order Codes
Order CodeProduct
MXL3-STRThe Stripper Micropipettor
MXL3-STR-CGRThe Stripper Micropipettor with Free Standing Comfort Grip
MXL3-PLGThe Stripper Plunger Wire Replacement
MXL3-ORKThe Stripper Repair Kit (includes O-rings, Spacer, Collet)
MXL3-CGRThe Stripper Comfort Grip

The Stripper™ Tip Order Codes
Nominal SizeUsageColorProduct Code for
1 x vial (20 pipettes)
Product Code for
Individually Packed Tips (20 pipettes)
75µmHandlingTealMXL3-75MXL3-IND-75
100µmDenudationDark GrayMXL3-100MXL3-IND-100
125µmDenudationBlueMXL3-125MXL3-IND-125
135µmDenudationYellowMXL3-135MXL3-IND-135
150µmDenudationBlackMXL3-150MXL3-IND-150
175µmDenudationRedMXL3-175MXL3-IND-175
200µmHandlingBurgundyMXL3-200MXL3-IND-200
275µmHandlingHunter GreenMXL3-275MXL3-IND-275
600µmHandlingLight GrayMXL3-600MXL3-IND-600
The Stripper™ CC, Tips and Replacement Kit Order Codes
Order CodeColorProduct
MXL3-STR-CCThe Stripper CC Micropipettor
MXL3-CCWhiteThe Stripper CC Tips -1000μm (1 vial with 20 pcs)
MXL3-IND-CCWhiteThe Stripper CC Tips – 1000μm (20 individually packaged tips)
MXL3-ORK-CCThe Stripper CC O-Ring Repair Kit
The Stripper™ PGD, Tips and Replacement Kit Order Codes
Order CodeColorProduct
MXL3-STR-PGDThe Stripper PGD Micropipettor
MXL3-STR-PGD-CGThe Stripper PGD Micropipettor with Comfort Grip
MXL3-50Pea GreenTips – 50µm (1 vial with 20 pcs)
MXL3-IND-50Pea GreenTips – 50μm (20 individually packaged tips)
MXL3-PLG-PGDThe Stripper PGD Plunger Replacement
MXL3-CGRThe Stripper Comfort Grip, which can also be assembled onto The Stripper PGD

References:

1.  CooperSurgical Internal data
2.  Naji, O., et al. (2018) Early oocyte denudation does not compromise ICSI cycle outcome: a large retrospective study. Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 37(1), pp.18-24

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