The improved models are more realistic than ever. They feature a new type of SynDaver Synthetic Tissue, which reduces care requirements. They are available with a newly designed storage tank and come with a 10-year success guarantee.
TAMPA, Fla. – SynDaver, a global leader in synthetic anatomy technology, announced the release of their new advanced SynDaver Synthetic Humans on Wednesday. The innovative models will be used in classrooms around the world and will improve health outcomes for humans and animals worldwide.
The improved SynDaver Synthetic Humans are designed for both general education and medical training, and can be equipped to simulate specialized surgical procedures. They now feature enhanced realism with updated abdominal vasculature, improved organs and will include additional synthetic ligaments, which will expand their utility to fields like physical therapy, occupational therapy and orthopedics.
“Our latest synthetic humans are not only more precise, but they are also easier to maintain and built to last longer,” said Dr. Christopher Sakezles, CEO and founder of SynDaver. “This evolution underscores our commitment to supporting educators and medical professionals with the most realistic teaching tools available, which not only improve education, but improve overall health outcomes for people and animals who undergo procedures where the surgeon was trained using a SynDaver.”
According to a recent medical study conducted by Cornell University, students who practiced feline spay surgeries utilizing SynDaver’s CopyCat were far more confident when performing actual surgeries. Operating time was reduced, the patient experienced less pain and the overall outcomes of surgical procedures significantly improved, the study said.
In addition to the significant anatomical design improvements, SynDaver has introduced simplified care procedures for its synthetic tissue, and due to their unprecedented durability, is now offering a 10-year success guarantee.
Additionally, the new SynDavers require reduced care procedures. Traditionally, SynDaver’s Synthetic Tissue required submersion in a liquid solution and the use of chlorine, algaecides, as well as a circulation pump for maintenance.
The latest synthetic tissue used in SynDaver’s Synthetic Humans eliminates these requirements. SynDaver’s new synthetic tissue is designed to be submerged in a recommended care solution consisting of just 10 percent isopropyl alcohol and 90 percent water. This solution helps maintain the synthetic tissue’s shape and elasticity while eliminating the need for regular water changes and additional chemicals.
SynDaver’s synthetic tissue models have been adopted by leading colleges and universities for medical and veterinary training. Institutions such as Cornell University, the University of Florida, Tufts University, Tuskegee University, Texas A&M, Auburn University, and the University of Tennessee are just some of the medical and veterinary teaching colleges utilizing SynDaver’s innovative trainers to advance education and training.
SynDaver’s cutting-edge models continue to replace traditional cadavers and eliminate the need for live animal use in training and education, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative. The company’s synthetic human and animal models are widely used in medical device testing, veterinary training, and STEM education programs across the globe.
“Frankly, every science classroom around the world should be using SynDavers,” Sakezles said. “Our SynDavers are more realistic for teaching purposes as they mimic the properties of living tissue, not the dead rubbery tissue found in cadavers, which contain cancer-causing, preservative chemicals, and are already illegal in some states.”
In addition to the new synthetic humans, SynDaver is also rolling out a new method for schools to implement the use of SynDavers in education.
“SynDaver is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our High-Fidelity Learning for Public and Private Schools (HLPS) program, designed to assist educational institutions in acquiring SynDaver models, regardless of their size or type,” said Tom Ewing, SynDaver’s VP of Global Sales and Marketing. “We’ve spoken with many schools and universities—large and small, public and private—and one common challenge is securing the necessary funding to adopt our models. In response, we will soon introduce the ‘HLPS’ program, which will provide a variety of financial options, including discounts, financing and rental programs, to make our models more accessible to all educational institutions.”
For more information about SynDaver or the company’s products, visit http://syndaver.com/.
About SynDaver
Headquartered in Tampa, SynDaver has more than 100 employees across the U.S. and is the world’s leading manufacturer of hyper-realistic, synthetic human and animal models for medical education, training and surgical simulation. SynDaver’s synthetic bodies mimic live tissue properties and are used by high schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, medical device companies and the military for training, testing and validation. Made from a proprietary formula of water, salts and fibers, the company holds 16 patents on their materials, processes and the related products. SynDaver products have been lauded by industry experts and earned a cult following after appearances on ABC’s Shark Tank, MythBusters, Grey’s Anatomy and the series finale of CSI.
