Wheaton Cryoelite polypropylene cryogenic vials

Wheaton has introduced the Cryoelite polypropylene cryogenic vials for cryopreservation of biospecimens for long-term storage and the efficient traceability for future retrieval.

Cryoelite vials feature a vial and cap configuration that provides more surface contact, ensuring an absolute seal to eliminate leakage that would contaminate the sample. The seal is claimed to exceed DOT and IATA regulation standards by an average of 35%, making them suitable for transport of valuable clinical samples.

To provide a unique identifier for traceability, the vials also feature a permanent 2D Data Matrix bar-coded bottom insert. The inserts are made from the same cryogenic radiation grade, virgin polypropylene, which ensures uniform thermal expansion over all working temperatures.

The inserts, coupled with a locking ridge, prevent build-up of liquid nitrogen and eliminate the risk of separation of the bar-code insert from the vial. The bottom format allows unrestricted viewing and efficient automated scanning.

The vials offer a number of additional features that facilitate sample handling protocols.

The EZ-Extraction v-shaped internal bottom design ensures maximum sample retrieval for both automated and manual liquid-handling systems.

A sturdy octagonal Loctagon vial skirt provides stability on the bench and can be locked into the Cryoelite Benchmate rack to allow easy opening/closing with one hand, leaving the operator’s other hand free for performing other functions such as pipetting.

Vial sizes include 1.2, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 mL volumes and each vial is graduated and has a writing patch. All vials are batch-certified DNase and RNase free, non-pyrogenic and endotoxin free, and are available sterile and non-sterile.