The Embedded Carotid Arteries with Plaque and Dermis Model is a realistic vascular surgical training simulator designed to help clinicians and trainees develop carotid surgery techniques.

This model features two carotid arteries with plaque embedded in soft tissue beneath a dermis layer, recreating realistic anatomical conditions where vessels are surrounded by tissue. This allows surgeons to practise carotid artery exposure, plaque removal and vascular repair techniques in a controlled training environment.

The embedded structure simulates real surgical conditions, enabling trainees to develop precision during dissection and carotid endarterectomy procedures. Simulation-based training allows clinicians to practise complex procedures repeatedly while improving surgical accuracy and procedural confidence before performing operations on patients.

The model can be used independently or integrated with surgical simulation systems to create more advanced vascular surgery training environments.

Training Applications

This vascular training model supports a range of surgical procedures including:

• Carotid endarterectomy training
• Carotid artery dissection techniques
• Vascular plaque removal procedures
• End-to-end vascular anastomosis
• End-to-side vascular anastomosis
• Vascular suturing practice
• Surgical vessel exposure training
• Surgical skills laboratory training

The model provides a realistic platform for developing both basic and advanced vascular surgical skills.

Key Features

The model is designed to replicate the handling characteristics of real tissue during vascular surgery.

Key features include:

• Embedded carotid arteries with plaque
• Soft tissue simulation beneath a dermis layer
• Suitable for surgical dissection and suturing
• Compatible with ultrasound imaging
• Easy to handle and maintain
• Nontoxic and biohazard-free training material
• Odourless reusable simulation model

These features provide a safe and repeatable training environment for practising vascular surgical procedures.

FULL Specifications

Model Type
Embedded vascular surgical training model

• Length
• 6 inches
• Width
• 5 inches
• Thickness
• 1.0 inch
• Common Carotid Artery Size
• 10 mm internal diameter (ID)
• 13 mm outer diameter (OD)
• Internal Carotid Artery Size
• 6 mm internal diameter (ID)
• 8 mm outer diameter (OD)
• External Carotid Artery Size
• 4 mm internal diameter (ID)
• 6 mm outer diameter (OD)
• Dermis Layer Thickness
• 2.2 mm

Material
Synthetic soft-tissue simulation material

Imaging Compatibility
Ultrasound compatible

Training Use
Carotid dissection and carotid endarterectomy training

Ideal Training Environments

This vascular surgical training model is commonly used in:

• Surgical skills laboratories
• Medical schools and universities
• Vascular surgery training programmes
• Teaching hospitals
• Clinical training centres
• Surgical education workshops

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