R&D Structure

R&D Structure

Kitazato develop its products in-house to support every stage of assisted reproductive technology (ART), from oocyte retrieval to embryo transfer, with the aim of addressing challenges in the field of reproductive medicine.
By strengthening core technologies such as culture media, cryopreservation technologies, and catheters, we continue to create safe, high-quality products that respond directly to the needs of clinical practice.

Operating primarily from our Shizuoka headquarters plant and Tokyo office, our research and development, manufacturing, and quality assurance functions work in close coordination. This integrated structure enables rapid prototyping, improvement, and mass production. In addition, we actively engage in joint research with medical institutions and universities in Japan and overseas, striving to develop products that are truly required in clinical settings.

Key Focus Areas of R&D

• Advancement of cryopreservation technologies for oocytes and embryos
• Development of catheters with enhanced visibility and usability
• Improvement of culture media and solution with a focus on safety and reproducibility
• Product enhancement and new technology development for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Development of products that contribute to higher pregnancy rates and improved clinical efficiency by integrating the latest technologies with clinical needs

Collaborative Research with Medical Institutions

We conduct ongoing product evaluation and refinement in collaboration with leading clinics and university hospitals both in Japan and internationally. Through continuous dialogue with physicians and embryologists, we accelerate product development that keeps pace with the rapid advancements in reproductive medicine.

Integrated System with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

Our research and development, manufacturing, and quality assurance functions work in close coordination to achieve:

• Rapid prototyping and agile development
• Accelerated product improvement cycles
• Uncompromising quality assurance and reliability

Leveraging Made in Japan technological expertise, we also offer a wide range of products that can be customized on a single-unit basis to meet specific clinical requirements.

R&D with a Global Perspective

Our products are used in approximately 110 countries worldwide. We are dedicated to strengthening our development process to ensure full compliance with international regulations, including FDA, CE and NMPA.
By closely monitoring global technological trends in the fertility treatment market, we continue to develop products that meet international standards and support reproductive medicine on a global scale.