Electronic witnessing has become a foundational safety standard in IVF labs—helping clinics reduce risk, streamline workflows, and protect patients through digital verification.

In 2026, Reprotech and IMT Matcher™ will build on that foundation with Complete-Loop Witnessing, an innovative service feature designed to extend electronic witnessing beyond the clinic and into long-term cryostorage.

The goal: a continuous, digital chain of custody that follows each specimen from the clinic to cryostorage—and back again.

What is Electronic Witnessing in IVF?

Electronic witnessing replaces manual double-checks with digital verification at every step in the IVF process.

IMT Matcher™ scanners record, photograph and witness the who, what, where and when of each process step, capturing a wealth of real-time data. This includes verification of:

• The correct patient
• The correct specimen
• The correct procedure step

By digitally recording each witness step, Matcher helps protect clinics and patients from the risks of error, streamlines working practices and improves operational efficiency and compliance.

How Smartsleeve™ Expands Witnessing into Cryostorage (Coming 2026)

Reprotech’s upcoming Smartsleeve™ is designed to extend the benefits of electronic witnessing beyond the lab.

Smartsleeve™ will:

• Securely hold vitrification devices
• Enhance specimen identification
• Link directly into witnessing and storage workflows
• Fit into existing clinic processes without disruption

When specimens arrive at cryostorage, Smartsleeve’s data matrix will support digital verification into the exact storage location—maintaining continuity from clinic to vault.

Maintaining Chain of Custody Beyond the Clinic

Complete-Loop Witnessing is designed to connect systems already trusted by clinics into a single, traceable journey:

In the Clinic

Matcher™ witnesses every step with automated checks and photographic proof.

In Transit

Reprotech’s monitored shipping systems maintain custody and oversight as specimens move from clinic to cryostorage.

In Cryostorage

Specimens are digitally verified into storage locations and supported by Guardian, Reprotech’s integrated monitoring and incident-response platform.

Why Complete-Loop Witnessing Matters for IVF Clinics

This innovation isn’t about adding complexity—it’s about connecting existing safeguards.

Complete-Loop Witnessing is being developed to:

• Strengthen traceability across clinic and storage
• Reduce administrative burden
• Support compliance with clear, verifiable records
• Extend electronic witnessing into long-term cryostorage

All while building on technologies clinics already rely on today.

Looking Ahead

With decades of cryostorage experience and a permanent strategic partnership with IMT Matcher™, Reprotech continues to invest in infrastructure that supports clinics—not just today, but for what’s next.

Complete-Loop Witnessing is expected to launch in 2026, with early adoption programs planned ahead of broader availability.

Explore how Reprotech’s innovation roadmap strengthens traceability, compliance, and long-term storage workflows for clinics.

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