Cryo Bio System

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About us

Cryo Bio System (IMV Technologies Group) designs, manufactures, and markets ultra-low temperature cryopreservation solutions designed to preserve the integrity, viability, and traceability of human biological samples.

With advanced expertise in cryopreservation (slow freezing and vitrification) and high-security closed systems, Cryo Bio System supports healthcare, reproduction, and research professionals in the sustainable preservation of life, while meeting the industry’s most stringent requirements.

Our key dates

For over 35 years, Cryo Bio System has been building its expertise in cryopreservation at very low temperatures:

1987
Creation of Cryo Bio System
1992
Launch of Cryo Bio System High Security straws (EPIC nutrition-cancer study)
1998
Creation of transfusion biobanks (traceability of blood donations in CBS straws)
2001
Ministerial decree on sperm donation in France in CBS straws
2005
Establishment of subsidiaries in China, India, and the USA
2006
First closed system (HSV straws) for vitrification of human embryos and oocytes
2011
Launch of Nano Digitcool, the first programmable DM freezer in the Digitcool range
2013
Launch of the High Security Tube and first ovarian tissue center in Clermont-Ferrand
2020
ISO 13485:2016 certification
2024
MDR certification (medical devices)
2025
Launch of Digitcool Alpha CBS

Our concept

Safety

Design of devices ensuring no cross-contamination between samples, the external environment (liquid nitrogen), and the operator.

Biocompatibility

Exclusive use of non-toxic, biocompatible ionomer resins, free of plasticizers and residues, ensuring preservation of samples without alteration.

Traceability

Color labeling and printed sleeves resistant to liquid nitrogen, ensuring the link between the sample, clinical data, and patient records.

Optimization

Optimized storage thanks to compact straws or goblets, designed to maximize space and ensure stability in extreme environments.

Our specializations

Cryo Bio System develops cutting-edge devices and equipment to ensure the sustainable and secure cryopreservation of living organisms.

Main areas:

  • ART → sperm, eggs, embryos, tissue
  • Biobanking → biological samples (cells, genes, blood samples, etc.).

Other areas:

  • Biodiversity
  • Pharmaceutical industry (vaccines)

Products and services:

  • Consumables: straws, tubes, goblets
  • Equipment: filling, welding, identification, freezing, storage
  • Services: installation, training, after-sales service, expertise

Certifications and compliance

Certificat CE MDD

Confirmation from GMed

CE MDR IIa Certificate

MDR CE Certificate Is

ISO 13485 Certificate

Our teams and partners

Our subsidiaries

Our distributors