• One white, dense tumor and its surrounding soft tissue are resected from the VTT Tumor Type using medical forceps and an electrocautery pencil.
  • An incision is made in the VTT Tumor Type using an electrocautery pencil and medical forceps.
  • The VTT Tumor Type against a white background. It is a rectangular block of soft, spongey red tissue. Two spots of white can be seen embedded in the tissue.
  • Cutaway sideview of the VTT Tumor Type. Two spherical white synthetic tumors are embedded parallel to each other inside the red, soft tissue.
  • The VTT Tumor Type in its shrink-wrapped packaging against a gray background.
  • The VTT Tumor Type inside its shrink-wrapped packaging against a gray background. Inside its packaging, it is only about 1.5 centimeters thick.
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KOTOBUKI Medical Inc.

Tumor Type

Tumor Type

A basic task trainer for tumor removal

The VTT Tumor Type is a one-use surgical task trainer for practicing tumor excision and margin checks. The model is made of medium-density VTT and has two synthetic tumors embedded inside. Each tumor is made of denser VTT and is about half an inch in diameter. 

Features: 

  • Can be adapted into larger organ models or custom models (i.e., mammary glands, liver, etc.).
  • Compatible with laparoscopic dry boxes.
  • Responds realistically to electrocautery and other energy-based surgical devices.
  • Creates little to no dead space when suturing post-operatively.

Recommended uses: Tumor removal and suturing post-op, electrocautery and device demonstration.

Dimensions: 6 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm; 60 g

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Care Guide

This product has a stable shelf life at room temperature for 12 months (unopened).

After opening, please wipe off excess moisture with a paper towel or cloth.

Please use immediately after opening.

Please do not store in temperatures below 0°C.

This product is made of concentrated Japanese konyaku root and other non-hazardous, vegan ingredients. You may dispose of it after use as you would daily food trash.