What is an excess assisted reproductive technology (ART) embryo?
An excess ART embryo is a human embryo created by ART for use in the ART treatment of a woman and is no longer required for IVF procedures. An example may be where the individuals have embryos in storage from a previous ART treatment cycle, but do not want to pursue further ART treatment. Embryos which are considered to be unsuitable for implantation according to the objective criteria may also be declared to be excess.