Surgery/Suturing

Basic Open Surcical Skills - Simulab

Adjustable Tissue Tray Package

The Adjustable Tissue Tray Package includes the Tissue Tray and one Subcuticular Suturing Model

BOSS OB/GYN Starter Package

OB/GYN SUTURING SKILLS The BOSS OB/GYN Package is an exceptional way to set up a basic to advanced suturing skills lab for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Midwifery training.

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BOSS Platform - Basic Open Surgical Skills

Basic Open Surgical Skills (BOSS) is a flexible platform for developing basic to advanced surgical skills.

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BOSS Student Tissue Package

The Student Tissue Pack includes a variety of tissue models on which to practice basic surgical skills.

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BOSS Technical Skills Package

The BOSS Technical Skills Package has all the tools you need to improve your more technical suturing skills that are outlined in the included Instructional DVD and Metrics

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The Deluxe BOSS Starter Package includes a BOSS platform, the Student Tissue Pack, Suturing Instrument Kit, Adjustable Tissue Tray, Subcuticular Tissue Pad and a FREE Video-Guided Surgical Skills Training DVD and Self-Assessment Metrics developed by University of Washington educators.

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Student Suturing Kit

Simulab's student suturing kit has the tools to practice and perfect your suturing skills.

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Tissue Suture Pad Package

Looking for a more complete set of suturing tasks to practice and improve your skills? Our best-selling Tissue Suture Pad lets you work with different tissue planes and depths

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Laparoscopy

Abdominal Tissue Plate

Our SynAtomy abdominal tissue plate is designed for subcuticular, subcutaneous, muscular and deep fascia suturing, surgical cutdowns, peritoneal stoma repair, the placement of staples and surgical adhesives, and practicing subcutaneous, intramuscular and abdominal injections.

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Basic Tissue Plate

Our SynTissue basic tissue plate consists of adult skin and subcutaneous fat.

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Basic Vessel Pad

The Basic Vessel Pad is 20 x 20 cm and consists of an adult skin layer and a subcutaneous fat layer with three synthetic veins embedded in the subcutaneous fat. The vessels have a standard inner diameter of six millimeters and may be infused with fluids using standard syringes affixed to included fittings.

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Bean Drop Task

Proficiency-based task designed to teach the technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery.

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Checkerboard Task

Proficiency-based task designed to teach the technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. Sixteen (16) letters and numbers are placed at the inferior border of the Template.

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Common Bile Duct Exploration Model

This anatomically correct model is perfect for practicing laparoscopic transcystic common bile duct exploration

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Double-Layer Bowel

Our SynAtomy double layer bowel segments feature separate external muscular and internal mucosal layers and are designed for use in anastomosis training. Product is supplied as a single segment which may be reused many time

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Model

This procedural training module is designed for the dissection and removal of the gall bladder.

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Laparoscopic Cholecystenterostomy Model

This model is designed for practicing the surgical formation of direct communication between the gallbladder and the intestine.

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Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model

This procedural training module is designed to practice either Laparoscopic or Open Nissen Fundoplication.

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Laparotomy Model

The Laparotomy Model can be used to simulate open laparotomy.

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LapTrainer� with SimuVision�

The LapTrainer with SimuVision� is a highly portable, innovative laparoscopic video trainer.

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Muscular Tissue Plate

Our SynTissue muscular tissue plate consists of adult skin, subcutaneous fat and skeletal muscle.

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Muscular Vessel Pad

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Peg Transfer Board (With Triangles)

The Peg Transfer Board develops hand-eye coordination and ambidexterity.

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Pop-Up Trainer

The Pop-Up Trainer is a portable, lightweight box trainer with a soft cover and can be positioned in various heights and angles.

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Running-string

Proficiency-based task designed to teach the technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery.

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Skeletal Muscle Tissue Plate

SynTissue skeletal muscle is smooth and lubricious, with three different loading planes. The plate has low z-axis (normal to the plane of the plate) tensile modulus, with slightly different moduli along the loading (x) and non-loading (y) axes.

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Straight Artery Designer

SynTissue brand synthetic human arteries are validated (axial and radial tensile modulus, puncture resistance, intimal coefficient of friction and abrasion resistance) against living tissue. These research-grade organs are designed to replace live animals, human cadavers and actual patients in medical device development and pharmaceutical research applications.

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Straight Vein Designer

Our SynTissue brand straight vein designer allows you to build straight veins based on your own specifications. These parts may be ordered with integral vascular couplings to allow mating with additional venous branch segments. Odd sizes (ID increments of 1mm) are available with no additional tooling charges. We now also offer custom constructions with nonstandard of axial and radial wall compliance values as well as variations in chemistry (collagen composition, fiber layout, etc.)

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Torso Trainer

This upper abdominal model conceals the procedure from a direct view, offering a realistic laparoscopic experience.

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Surgical Procedures

Abdominal Opening & Closure (AOCT) Trainer - Professional

An advanced abdominal wall pad consisting of epidermis, dermis, fat and linea alba. This pad has a separate peritoneal layer and is mounted on a base for teaching all surgical access and closure techniques to the abdomen.

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Adult Male Circumcision Trainer - Black

This product has been designed for healthcare professionals practicing the necessary skills for prophylactic and therapeutic male circumcision. It allows practitioners to perform the 3 most common methods of circumcision.

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Adult Male Circumcision Trainer - Light

This product has been designed for healthcare professionals practising the necessary skills for prophylactic and therapeutic male circumcision. It allows practitioners to perform the 3 most common methods of circumcision.

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BSS Abscess

For the practice of abscess�drainage and necrotic wound�debridement. This product is also available as�part of the BSS Day 2 Kit (50071)

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BSS Day 1 Kit (5th Ed)

Basic surgical skills kit facilitating the practice of a range of tissue handling techniques.

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BSS Day 2 Kit (5th Ed)

Basic surgical skills kit facilitating hands-on practice of a range of fundamental tissue handling techniques.

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BSS Lesion & Cyst

For the practice of skin lesion removal, local anaesthesia and biopsy techniques. This product is also available as part of the BSS Day 1 Kit (50070)

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BSS Tendon Repair Trainer

There is currently no description for this product.

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BSS Traumatic Wound

This product was developed in conjunction with the Royal College of Surgeons. It is also available as part of the BSS Day 2 Kit-5th Edition (50071)

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Ingrowing Toenail Trainer

This unique product closely mimics an inflamed toe end with an ingrowing toenail.

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Knot Tying Trainer

A comprehensive trainer for teaching all surgical knot tying techniques, including those specified in the GB and Ireland Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course. Developed in collaboration with Professor Jonathan Beard, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield (UK) and Mr. John Rochester, Rotherham General Hospital (UK).

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Minor Skin Procedures Pads

Set of 4 pads covering all aspects of suturing and minor skin procedures, for use with the Skin Pad Jig Mk 3

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Nose Bleed Trainer - AR

This interactive model provides a practical test of skill for all those who are required to manage severe nose bleeding

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Rhinoplasty Model

his unique model has been designed for both cosmetic and functional Rhinoplasty courses.

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Surgical Dissection Pad - Large

A unique multi-layered pad with 14 fluid filled vessels for training in the 7 basic surgical techniques used in open and laparoscopic surgery.

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TraumaMan Surgical Abdomen Team Training System

Immerse your students in surgery with a blood filled abdomen and multi-layered tissues that look and feel real

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Two Person Minor Surgery Pack

Developed in conjunction with the Royal College of General Practitioners, and containing a selection of the core pad offerings, this pack provides the ideal platform for learning minor surgery skills in pairs. Recommended for use with the Limbs & Things Toenail Trainer and Skin Pad Jig Mk 3.

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Universal Surgical Abdomen Team Training System

The Universal�Surgical Abdomen Training System is a new stand-alone solution in the growing area of team training

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Vermiform Appendix - Normal Anatomy

One of a series of three models representing the different locations in which the vermiform appendix is to be found. Trainees will move on from the Surgical Dissection Pads (Product Nos. 50118 and 50114) to this progressive 3 stage appendices suite: Normal represents 32% of locations Post-ileal represents 1% of locations Retrocaecal represents 64% of locations The model has the additional feature of a simulated peptic ulcer, for closure using peritoneum & mesentry.

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Vermiform Appendix - Post-ileal

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Vermiform Appendix - Retrocaecal

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Wound Closure Pad - Black Small (pack of 12)

An excellent low cost, 1 layer starter pad for demonstrating, training and practising core skills associated with wound closure. Light skin tone and large pads are also available

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Wound Closure Pad - Large (Pack of 6)

An excellent low cost, 1 layer starter pad for demonstrating, training and practising core skills associated with wound closure.

Other skin tones and pad sizes are available

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Wound Closure Pad - Light Small (Pack of 12)

An excellent low cost, 1 layer starter pad for demonstrating, training and practising core skills associated with wound closure. Other skin tones and large pads are also available An excellent low cost, 1 layer starter pad for demonstrating, training and practising core skills associated with wound closure. Other skin tones and large pads are also available

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Suture Task Trainers

Abscess Pad

Basic model construction employs simplified versions of our patented SynTissue brand synthetic human skin, simulated abscess structures, subcutaneous fat and skeletal muscle. The skin layer is realistically textured on the surface and smooth on the subcutaneous side.

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Basic Student Tissue Pack

Our SynAtomy student tissue pack provides lifelike medical training material for students who seek to learn new techniques and improve hand-eye coordination associated with phlebotomy, knot tying, intramuscular and intravenous injection, suturing and anastomosis.

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Basic Suturing Kit

Our SynAtomy Basic Suturing Kit is both an incredible value and a great training platform for students seeking to learn the skills associated with cutting and suturing procedures.

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Knot Tying Pad

Our SynAtomy knot tying pad is designed to allow users to practice and repeat basic suturing and knot-tying skills. The pads include multiple openings and complex shapes in a variety of sizes.

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Skin Pad Mk 2 - Professional - Black Large (Pack of 2)

An advanced 3 layer skin pad for demonstrating and practising a variety of incisions and a wide range of suturing techniques. Light skin tone and small pads are also available.

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Skin Pad Mk 2 - Professional - Black Small (Pack of 4)

An advanced 3 layer skin pad for demonstrating and practising a variety of incisions and a wide range of suturing techniques. Light skin tone and large pads are also available.

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Skin Pad Mk 2 - Professional - Light Large (Pack of 2)

An advanced 3 layer skin pad for demonstrating and practising a variety of incisions and a wide range of suturing techniques. Black skin tone and small pads are also available.

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Skin Pad Mk 2 - Professional - Light Small (Pack of 4)

An advanced 3 layer skin pad for demonstrating and practising a variety of incisions and a wide range of suturing techniques. Light skin tone and large pads are also available

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Suture and Stapling Practice Arm

Made with a soft vinyl skin over a core of stitchable foam to provide a lifelike suturing experience for students or a realistic suturing demonstration by an instructor.

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Suture and Stapling Practice Set, both Leg and Arm

Made with a soft vinyl skin over a core of stitchable foam to provide a lifelike suturing experience for students or a realistic suturing demonstration by an instructor

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Suture Practice Arm - 3B

The realistic anatomy of the 3B Scientific� Suture Training Arm offers the possibility for suture training that is a lot more complex than with regular suture pads.

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Suture Skills Trainer

This suturing kit features a realistic tissue pad that consists of 5 anatomically correct tissue layers for suturing practice.

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Suture Tutor Plus Pro Subscription (Single User)

An 11 module on-line course: teaching basic instrument handling, knot tying, a wide variety of suturing techniques and much more.

The course closely follows the Intercollegiate Surgical Skills Program and incorporates recognized best practice techniques.

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Suturing Consumables

This supply set includes 10 replacement scalpel blades, 10 sutures, and a set of tissue mounting pins. These components replenish the supplies included in our suturing, anastomosis, and surgical skills kits.

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Suturing Kit - Deluxe

Our SynAtomy deluxe suturing kit is a great training platform for both advanced students and experienced professionals seeking to hone the skills associated with more advanced suturing and surgical procedures.

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Tissue Pack - Deluxe - Student

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