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Simulated dissectible tissue

US10706743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2016
Grant dateJul 7, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B23/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A simulated dissectible tissue model for practicing surgical skills is provided. The simulated tissue comprises a simulated anatomical structure, such as one or more artificial vessel, embedded with a silicone gel layer between two silicone layers. The simulated dissectible tissue, with or without a simulated anatomical structure, is connected to one or more artificial organ via a fiberfill layer. The fiberfill layer includes a plurality of entangled fibers embedded between two adjacent silicone layers. The fiberfill layer creates a dissection plane that permits the one or more artificial organ to be removed by spreading apart and selectively dissecting the chains of entangled fibers. Artificial nerves may be included in fiberfill layer.

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