Product Description
The MTC Bio EmbryoGuard™ M6250 is a 50mL centrifuge tube that has been Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) tested — purpose-built for embryology, IVF research, reproductive biology, stem cell work, and any sensitive cell culture application where material-related toxicity and biological compatibility are critical. The 50mL conical format is the largest in the EmbryoGuard™ line, making the M6250 the ideal choice for large-volume media preparation, bulk density gradient centrifugation, large-scale cell processing, and any reproductive biology workflow where volume demands exceed what a 14mL or 15mL tube can accommodate — all with the documented MEA-tested assurance that the tube material itself will not compromise embryo-sensitive applications. Manufactured from high-purity plastics, sterile, RNase-free, DNase-free, and pyrogen-free.
Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) Tested — Documented Biological Safety at Scale The Mouse Embryo Assay is the established bioassay for confirming the biological safety of plasticware and materials used in assisted reproduction and embryology. EmbryoGuard™ tubes were developed to reduce the risk of material-related interference in embryo-sensitive workflows, and have been tested using established MEA standards to confirm their suitability for delicate embryology procedures. The M6250 extends this MEA-tested assurance to the 50mL format — the scale at which media is most commonly prepared, density gradients are most often run, and bulk cell processing occurs in IVF and reproductive biology labs. MEA certification is available per production lot for full traceability in regulated and quality-controlled environments.
50mL Format — Large-Volume MEA-Safe Centrifugation and Media Preparation The 50mL conical tube is the workhorse of large-volume cell biology — used for media preparation and bulk aliquoting, density gradient centrifugation for sperm selection and processing, large-volume cell pelleting, washing steps that require dilution into larger volumes, and routine sample handling throughout the IVF and reproductive medicine workflow. The EmbryoGuard™ M6250 brings MEA-tested biological safety assurance to this high-use format, ensuring that every step of a sensitive reproductive biology workflow — from large-volume media prep right through to final sample handling — is conducted in validated, embryo-compatible labware.
High-Purity Plastic Construction — Minimized Embryotoxicity Risk Standard 50mL centrifuge tubes, while appropriate for routine molecular biology and general cell culture, are not manufactured to the purity levels required for embryo-sensitive work. Plasticizers, mold-release agents, and residual processing compounds that have no measurable impact on robust standard cell lines can be severely detrimental to embryo development and viability. EmbryoGuard™ tubes are manufactured from high-purity plastics specifically selected and validated to minimize biological impact — providing the safety margin required for the most demanding reproductive medicine applications.
Sterile, RNase-Free, DNase-Free, Pyrogen-Free Each EmbryoGuard™ M6250 tube meets the full suite of biological safety specifications required for sensitive reproductive biology and stem cell applications — free from nucleases that could compromise nucleic acid integrity and free from pyrogens that could trigger adverse biological responses in sensitive culture systems. Sterility is confirmed for every production lot.
Complete EmbryoGuard™ Tube Family — All MEA Tested:
| Cat. # | Volume | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| M6205 | 5mL | Small-volume media handling, reagent aliquoting |
| M6212 | 14mL | Culture and transport, mid-volume density gradient, sperm prep |
| M6215 | 15mL | Standard conical format, cell processing, general lab use |
| M6250 | 50mL | Large-volume media prep, bulk density gradient, large-scale cell processing |
Key Features
- Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) tested — confirmed biological compatibility for embryo-sensitive workflows
- High-purity plastic construction — minimized risk of material-related embryotoxicity
- 50mL format — large-volume media preparation, density gradient centrifugation, bulk cell processing
- Sterile
- RNase-free
- DNase-free
- Pyrogen-free
- Suitable for IVF research, reproductive biology, embryology, stem cell work, and sensitive cell culture
- Certificate of MEA compliance available per lot
Supported Applications Large-volume IVF (in vitro fertilization) media preparation and bulk aliquoting, density gradient centrifugation for sperm selection and processing (Percoll®, PureSperm®, and other gradient media), large-scale cell pelleting and washing steps, assisted reproductive technology (ART) bulk reagent preparation, mouse and human embryo culture media preparation, stem cell culture media preparation, reproductive toxicology studies, and any sensitive reproductive biology or embryology workflow requiring a large-volume MEA-validated 50mL conical tube.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU / Catalog # | M6250 |
| Manufacturer | MTC Bio |
| Product Line | EmbryoGuard™ |
| Volume | 50mL |
| Format | Standard 50mL conical |
| MEA Testing | Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) tested |
| Material | High-purity polypropylene |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| RNase-Free | Yes |
| DNase-Free | Yes |
| Pyrogen-Free | Yes |
| Available Sizes | 5mL (M6205), 14mL (M6212), 15mL (M6215), 50mL (M6250) |