International Transport of
Frozen Embryos, Sperm and Oocytes (Gametes)

CRYOGENIC MEDICAL LOGISTICS

Cryo Passport moves cryopreserved embryos, oocytes, and sperm between fertility clinics or cryobanks worldwide. Hand-carried by trained medical couriers in vapor-phase liquid nitrogen dry shippers with continuous data logging and zero X-ray exposure.

-196°C Dry Shipper Hold  ·  Zero X-Ray Inspection  ·  Clinic-to-Clinic Custody

Transit Protocol Active
ISO 9001:2015
Origin Clinic HAND-CARRIED Dest. Cryobank
Hold Temp -196.0°C (LN2 Vapor)
Radiation 0.0 mSv (No X-Ray)

PROTOCOL SPECIFICATION

What is Cryo Passport?

Cryo Passport is the dedicated cryogenic transport protocol engineered specifically for reproductive biomaterials. Operating strictly within non-irradiated, temperature-validated dry vapor shippers, we provide an unbroken chain of custody and real-time telemetry to safeguard gametes and embryos across international borders with clinical precision.

CLINICAL PROTOCOL DEFINITION // NON-IRRADIATED CRYOGENIC SPECIFICATION

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Logistics Parameters

Validated parameters defining standard cryogenic transport and clinical chain of custody.

Who We Serve

Clinics & Labs

B2B & Patient Custody
What We Transport

Gametes & Embryos

Cryopreserved Biomaterials
Method & Duration

Hand-Carry Dry Shipper

20-Day Vapor Charge
Packaging

IATA-Aligned

Non-Hazardous Compliance
Primary Routes

EU, PA, CO

Direct Courier Corridors

LOGISTICS CAPABILITIES

Specialized Transport Services

Engineered protocols for temperature-critical biological material across international borders and domestic clinics.

International Transport

Dedicated hand-carry custody for gametes and embryos across international flight routes, guaranteeing zero X-ray exposure and strict cryo-integrity.

  • Certified dry-shipper verification (-196°C)
  • Direct airline non-X-ray security clearances
  • Continuous digital temperature logging

Domestic Network (Colombia)

Direct clinic-to-clinic transport connecting fertility centers and authorized cryobanks across Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and key medical hubs.

  • Point-to-point specialized ground courier custody
  • Inter-city rapid response transfers
  • Real-time GPS tracking and transfer receipts

Regulatory & Documentation

Comprehensive legal and clinical documentation management to satisfy sanitary regulations, customs clearances, and clinic release protocols.

  • Cross-border health permit & clearance filing
  • Complete clinic-to-clinic chain of custody logs
  • Customs declaration & courier declarations

PROTOCOL WORKFLOW

Standardized Chain of Custody

Every shipment follows a verifiable, non-stop physical handover protocol under continuous cryogenic temperature monitoring and strict regulatory clearance.

01

Register & Intake

Clinic documentation, specimen specifications, and critical transit timelines are validated to generate a dedicated booking file.

VERIFICATION: CLINIC AUDIT

02

Route & Compliance

Aviation permits, customs declarations, and direct flight paths are pre-cleared with complete X-ray waiver exemptions secured.

CLEARANCE: TSA & IATA COMPLIANT

03

Hand-Carry Transport

A dedicated medical courier hand-carries the charged dry shipper in-cabin, never checked or left unattended for a single moment.

SECURITY: 100% IN-CABIN CUSTODY

04

Delivery & Handover

Direct personal handover to the receiving lab embryologist with full cryogenic data log confirmation and signed verification certificates.

PROTOCOL: SIGNED LAB RECEIPT

PROTOCOL & STANDARDS

Specialized Transport Services

Precision medical logistics engineered for certified vapor-phase stability, absolute chain-of-custody verification, and seamless international regulatory compliance.

Unbroken Chain of Custody

Dedicated personal hand-carry couriers accompany liquid nitrogen dry shippers at every transit stage, eliminating cargo holds, automated conveyor impacts, and third-party handling.

  • Direct clinic-to-clinic courier handover protocol
  • Cabin-baggage security transit exemption handling
  • Dual-signature physical log at origin and destination

Cryogenic Thermal Validation

Every shipment utilizes calibrated dry shippers maintaining sub-critical temperatures of -150°C or colder, coupled with independent multi-sensor continuous temperature loggers.

  • Guaranteed vapor-phase nitrogen retention (>10 days hold time)
  • Tamper-evident electronic telemetry with immutable logs
  • Post-transit temperature verification certificate provided

IATA Non-Hazardous Alignment

All dry shippers strictly satisfy IATA Special Provision A152, classifying equipment as non-dangerous goods for unrestricted global civil aviation and expedited gate clearance.

  • Full compliance with IATA Special Provision A152 standards
  • Airport security X-Ray avoidance protocol enforcement
  • Airline pre-notification and flight-manifest approval

Cross-Border Regulatory Filings

Comprehensive legal coordination including biological export permits, import authorizations, and clinic-to-clinic medical declarations for zero-delay customs processing.

  • Bilateral clinic authorization and compliance matching
  • Customs clearance paperwork and biological declarations
  • Traceability dossiers archive for medical records

VERIFIED PROTOCOLS

Critical Inquiries

Direct, answers regarding clinical compliance, customs clearance pathways, and cryogenic vessel stability for international human reproductive material transport.

How are cryogenic shipments handled during international flights and security checks?

All biological material is accompanied by a dedicated medical courier carrying hand-delivered transit documents. Vessels are never passed through X-ray equipment or checked as cargo. Couriers manage physical visual inspections through global customs and maintain continuous physical possession from origin clinic to receiving embryology lab.

What is the validated static holding time of your liquid nitrogen dry shippers?

Our IATA-compliant MVE vapor shippers maintain cryogenic temperatures below -150°C for up to 10 to 14 days under static conditions. Standard transit missions are completed within 24 to 72 hours, providing a validated safety margin exceeding 300% against unexpected customs delays or flight rescheduling.

How do you guarantee sample safety and environmental stability in transit?

Dry shippers use hydrophobic absorbent material that binds liquid nitrogen in a vapor phase, preventing leakage regardless of orientation. Each canister incorporates real-time cryogenic data loggers recording temperature and pressure at 60-second intervals, accessible upon arrival for clinical verification prior to tank transfer.

SECURE DISPATCH PROTOCOL

Initiate Transport

Submit transit coordinates to receive dedicated cryogenic escort verification and routing schedules within 60 minutes.

Clinical Compliance Notice: Please do not include patient names or confidential medical records in this initial transport dispatch form.

End-to-End Encrypted
Non-X-Ray Hand Carry Standard