Title: Suturing training device and method

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for using same for practicing suturing techniques is disclosed. A plurality of layers (16, 20, 22) of material simulating human tissue to be sutured are stretched across an open frame (12) and then slit to simulate a wound or incision. An additional layer (14) is stretched across the frame beneath the other layers to simulate material which is to be avoided in the suturing process. The sutured layers include a first layer (16) simulating a layer of fascia and a second layer (20) simulating the dermis. These layers are separated by a layer (18) simulating fatty tissue. A top layer (22) is adhered to the second layer (20) and simulates a layer of skin to be sutured.

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Inventors: Forrest, Leonard E. (3515 E. Scarborough Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH, 44112)

Application Number: 06/302822
Filing Date: 1981-09-16
Publication_date: 1983-06-07
Assignee: Forrest, Leonard E.

Primary Class(es): 434/267
Other Classes: G09B23/28; G09B23/00; G09B23/28
US Patent Ref:

0758262	April, 1904	Lyden	69/193
0988331	April, 1911	Greulich	69/193
2324702	July, 1943	Hoffmann	434/272	Surgical simulacra and process of preparing same
2871579	February, 1959	Niiranen	434/268	Surgical body-member simulacrum for teaching first aid
3339290	September, 1967	Doyle	434/267	Injection training device

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Primary Examiner: Skogquist, Harland S.
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Attorney: Hudak, James A.

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