Ri Witness & Our Lab

How does RI Witness work?

RI Witness is an advanced system that ensures tracking and monitoring of every step in laboratory procedures. Each patient is registered and assigned a unique ID card with an electronically generated code that cannot be changed, copied, or accidentally duplicated. This ID card tracks the patient’s samples – including eggs, sperm, and embryos – throughout all procedures performed in the laboratory. Soon, we will replace ID cards with fingerprint identification.

Here’s how it works:

Patient identification: For example, during an egg retrieval, RI Witness reads the patient’s ID card. This ensures that only samples with the same ID code can be handled in the designated workspace.

Sample labeling: Test tubes and culture dishes are labeled with the patient’s unique ID code. The system automatically monitors and records all procedures performed on the patient’s samples.

During fertilization:

Before the fertilization procedure begins, RI Witness scans the ID tag codes on both the dish with eggs and the test tube with sperm. This confirms they match, eliminating the risk of an egg being fertilized with the wrong sperm sample. If another patient’s dish or test tube is accidentally placed in the workspace, the system immediately triggers an alarm. The embryologist cannot proceed until the error is corrected, ensuring maximum safety and accuracy throughout the entire process.

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