This model comes with the following features:

• Anatomically correct pelvis
• Lifelike pelvic floor and bony pelvis
• "J"-shaped birth canal to simulate realistic birth
• Realistic perineum (maleable and elastic)
• Articulating thighs to demonstrate McRoberts' maneuver
• Fetal head with palpable fontanelles and suture lines
• Lifelike firmness and tissue representaion

This model can be used in a varity of applications:

• Practice OA, OP, and Transverse deliveries
• Palpable ischeal spines to determine station
• Palpable fontanelles to determine positions
• Utilize for shoulder dystocia drills
• Reinforce key vacuum delivery principles such as proper cup placement and avoiding pop-offs
• Use for foreceps training

Click here to have us email you a Birth Simulation Model brochure

Click here to see a short video demonstration of vacuum-assisted delivery on the birth simulation model (at the Clinical Innovations website).

Price: $2950
Promotional price: $1425

Call Toll-free 866-829-2674
medical@mimiconcorporation.com

About Mimicon Corporation

Mimicon Medical designs and produces medical demonstration models for medical schools, hospitals, and clinics for training health care professionals and educators. Our patented elastomeric gel is uniquely suited for this application. This model was designed to the demanding specifications of our initial client for this product, Clinical Innovations, Inc.

The design challenges for this model included the fabrication of not only an exterior mold, but also an interior mold (for the uterus and birth canal). In addition, the pelvis design was required to meet close tolerances in order to accurately and realistically simulate the constraints of childbirth and to provide accurate and realistic feedback to the user during palpation of key points of reference: the ischial spines, the coccyx, and the subpubic arch.

The Mimicon brand is well known for it's superlative realism. For 14 years, realism has been the defining quality of our brand. This compelling realism is achieved in 2 ways: tactile realism is achieved through the use of our patented elastomeric gel, which stretches 1800-2400% before tearing. It is the single most realistic material for simulating human flesh ever discovered. It is 6 times more elastic than silicone. Visual realism is achieved with our lifecasting process, through which we are able to capture a wealth of detailed textural information unavailable through any other process. In the case of the Birthing Simulator and its intended audience, lifecasting was not used, as the resulting casting would have been far too explicit for mixed groups in an educational venue. For photos of some of our lifecasting products, see the Other Industries & Products page.

The Birthing Simulator was recognized at a recent medical convention by taking First Prize, out of nearly 100 contestants. To learn more about this distinction, click here.

Mimicon is also involved in other industries:

• Prosthetics- We make external prosthetics both in-house and to customer specifications that do not require FDA approval, such as external breastforms.

• Medical demonstration models- We make training models for the healthcare industry, such as the Birthing Simulator, knees, elbows, injection pads, botox simulators (before and after on the same model), in both transparent and solid color depending on the application.

• Retail display- We make showbots and realistic point-of-sale display mannequins for commercial applications.

• Fitting mannequins- Several international manufacturers of Wonder Bra products have approached us to create fitting mannquins for the garment industry. The prior art (rigid mannequins) is unsuitable for this application (as they do not allow the breasts to be gathered together and visually augmented by the bra designer), wheras our elastomeric gel is uniquely suited for this purpose.

• Adult products- Through another division, we make a variety of realistic lifecast products and adult toys. These clearly demonstrate the detailed textural information and realism we can achive through our proprietary lifecasting process. For more information, see our other website. (Warning: mature content containg detailed graphical images and video clips). For a single example of the realism achieved, see the image of the vaginal detail on this website before going to the other by clicking the previous link.

To inquire about design and production of other models, contact Mimicon Corporation. or call 866-829-2674. This product is available exclusively from Mimicon Corporation's Medical Division.

Press release reprinted verbatim from the website of our first client for this product www.clinicalinnovations.com

March 7, 2008
Dr. Ross McQuivey’s poster presentation, “A Practical Approach to Training Residents on Vacuum-Assisted Deliveries,” wins first place at 2008 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting.
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Dr. Ross McQuivey’s Poster Presentation Wins First Place at 2008 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – March 7, 2008: The first place honor for best poster presentation at the 2008 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting went to Ross McQuivey, MD, Medical Director at Clinical Innovations and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Entitled “A Practical Approach to Training Residents on Vacuum-Assisted Deliveries”, Dr. McQuivey’s presentation beat out over 100 other poster presentations to claim the prize. Many Resident Program Directors personally offered their congratulations to Dr. McQuivey, including their gratitude for the positive impact his workshop has had on improving their resident programs and vacuum delivery outcomes.

In keeping with the theme for the meeting, “Refocusing Our Educational Vision: Accountability, Cultural Sensitivity and Competence,” Dr. McQuivey’s poster presentation outlined the results of his hands-on workshop designed to provide physicians with “a means for practicing the skills necessary for safe and effective vacuum-assisted deliveries.” The workshop addresses topics such as clinical pelvimetry, correct vacuum cup placement on the flexion point, proper traction technique and guidelines for discontinuing the procedure. It also provides hands-on practice with a realistic birth simulation model for better retention of key concepts.

“Even though vacuum-assisted deliveries have outnumbered forceps deliveries since 1992, the amount of education that has been afforded forceps in the past has not been given to vacuum,” said Dr. McQuivey. “This workshop is designed to help physicians learn the essential skills and technique of vacuum-assisted vaginal deliveries that may have been passed over in residency.”

The poster presentation summarized evaluations of 971 participants who rated the lecture, hands-on workshop, and instructor using a 5-point Likert Scale (5 = Excellent; 1 = Poor). With average ratings ranging from 4.75 to 4.96, participants enthusiastically endorsed the workshop’s effectiveness with comments such as “extremely informative and practice-based” and “an educational program that should be mandatory for every physician practicing obstetrics.” Most telling was the response to the question, “Will you change the way in which you perform vacuum deliveries because of what was discussed today?” where 93% responded in the affirmative.

Particularly useful in facilitating retention of key vacuum principles and technique in the workshop is the birth simulation model utilized by Dr. McQuivey. With lifelike firmness and tissue representation, this model is an anatomically correct childbirth trainer that enables physicians to reinforce what they’ve learned through practical application. It prompted one participant to state, “The realistic simulation model took an excellent lecture and made it a priceless learning experience.”

Vacuum-assisted delivery is an acceptable alternative to forceps, but it requires a level of skill and understanding that is often not achieved with the minimal experience that residents are receiving in their training programs today. The interactive design of this workshop, coupled with the hands-on experience afforded by the pelvic simulator, creates an extremely enlightening and educational atmosphere for residents in training.

Click here for a PDF copy of the poster presentation (not yet available).

For more information on the Workshop or Birth Simulation Model, contact:

Mimicon Corporation
Medical division
Toll-free: (866) 829-2674
Email: medical@mimiconcorporation.com
Website: www.mimiconcorporation.com

Promotional Pricing: 50% Discount- As Mimicon has recently assumed responsibility for marketing this product line, we are running a promotional campaign at half price. The regular price is $2950, but during this promotion, the price is $1425 (including shipping and crating within the 48 contiguous states). Orders received before 10 AM ship the same day. All shipments are insured.

Also available: A limited inventory of blemished models at an additional 50% off ($795). If you are interested in a blemished model, contact us or photos and descriptions of the blemishes (which are cosmetic, not functional or structural).

Distributor inquiries are welcome. We will consider non-exclusive distributor relationships. Contact us for pricing.

To request more information, or to order your Birth Simulation Model, email medical@mimiconcorporation.com, call toll-free 866-8CYBORG (866-829-2674).