The Aortic Valve Model is a realistic cardiac surgery training simulator designed to help surgeons, residents and medical students practise aortic valve replacement and repair procedures.

The model replicates the anatomical structure of the aortic root and valve leaflets, enabling trainees to perform surgical techniques such as valve replacement, valve repair and cardiac suturing in a controlled training environment. The simulator provides realistic tactile feedback when cutting and suturing, closely mimicking the mechanical behaviour of biological tissue.

Simulation-based training allows clinicians to practise cardiac surgical techniques repeatedly in a safe and controlled environment. This approach improves technical precision, hand-eye coordination and procedural confidence before performing procedures in real clinical settings.

The Aortic Valve Model is widely used in cardiac surgery training centres, medical schools, surgical residency programmes and surgical skills laboratories.

The model is available in multiple valve sizes and can also be supplied with a calcified valve option, allowing surgeons to practise procedures used to treat aortic stenosis and other valve diseases.

Training Applications

This cardiac surgical simulator can be used for practising procedures including:

• Aortic valve replacement training
• Aortic valve repair techniques
• Cardiac valve suturing practice
• Cardiothoracic surgical skills training
• Surgical simulation workshops
• Medical student cardiac surgery education
• Cardiovascular surgical residency training

Key Features

The aortic valve simulator is engineered to replicate real cardiac tissue behaviour.

Key features include:

• Realistic aortic root and valve anatomy
• Thin valve leaflets for precise suturing practice
• Integrated ascending aorta and coronary arteries
• Optional calcified valve to simulate stenosis
• Suitable for surgical instruments and suturing
• Easy to handle and maintain
• Non-toxic training materials
• Biohazard-free simulation model
• Odourless reusable design

These features create a realistic environment for practising cardiac surgical procedures.

FULL Specifications

• Available Valve Sizes
• 17 mm
• 19 mm
• 21 mm
• 23 mm
• 25 mm
• 27 mm
• 29 mm

19 mm / 21 mm / 23 mm Valve Models

• Valve Size: fits 19–23 mm replacement valve
• Ventricle Height: 20 mm
• Leaflet Thickness: 0.2 mm
• Coronary Artery Size: 3 mm ID / 4 mm OD
• Ascending Aorta Height: 25 mm
• Aorta Wall Thickness: 1.75 mm

25 mm / 27 mm / 29 mm Valve Models

• Valve Size: fits 25–29 mm replacement valve
• Ventricle Height: 25 mm
• Leaflet Thickness: 0.2 mm
• Coronary Artery Size: 3 mm ID / 4 mm OD
• Ascending Aorta Height: 30 mm
• Aorta Wall Thickness: 1.75 mm

Model Details

Material: Synthetic soft-tissue simulation material
Training Use: Aortic valve replacement and cardiac surgery training
Reusable: Yes

Ideal Training Environments

This cardiac surgery training model is commonly used in:

• Cardiac surgery training centres
• Surgical skills laboratories
• Medical schools and universities
• Cardiothoracic residency programmes
• Teaching hospitals
• Surgical education workshops

Simulation models allow surgeons to practise procedures repeatedly while improving surgical precision and technique.