Knot Tying Trainer

• Comprehensive surgical knot-tying trainer.
• Developed in collaboration with Mr. Jonathan Beard (Northern General Hospital, Sheffield) and Mr. John Rochester (Rotherham General Hospital, UK).
• Used in the GB and Ireland Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course.
• Compact and lightweight — ideal for classroom or on-the-go training
• Cylinders are transparent to allow the trainer to observe and assess trainee competence

• Unique magnetic tension system simulates tissue resistance
• Elastic knotting tubes mimic the feel of live tissue

• Interchangeable scenarios – choose between small, fixed cylinder for narrow spaces or large, deep cylinder for deep or angled tying
• Supports training in varied orientations and anatomical scenarios.

2 perioperative openings represented by:

• A small fixed cylinder to represent confined anatomical spaces (e.g. vessels, small cavities)
• A large, deep cylinder, reversible to mimic abdominal and gynaecological access

• Removable cylinders and knotting tubes for easy cleaning and maintenance.

• Latex free

AAFP Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents, Urgent and Emergent Care, Reprint No. 285, 2016, p.9 6. Other Skills a. Repair of skin lacerations (including plastic closure)

ACGME General Surgery Milestones (p.8): This resident has basic surgical skills such as … knot tying

AAMC, Recommendations For Clinical Skills Curricula For Undergraduate Medical Education (2005, p. 30) Appendix B: Clinical Testing and Procedural Skills: …Surgical knot-tying

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care And Primary Care NP Competencies 2016, p.42 Primary care practice skills which includes, but is not limited to: • Suturing

ACGME Obstetrics and Gynecology Milestones, Version 09/2013, Patient Care, p.6 Demonstrates basic surgical skills, including: knot tying simple suturing

CPMEC Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors version 3.1, 2012, p.31 Skills & Procedures: Surgical knots

RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice 2016, CS2.2.5 Appropriate procedures, p.39 • suturing

Health Workforce Australia Medical Graduate Competency Framework Stage 2 Final Report, 2012 Simple wound repair including skin suture – Performs in a simulated environment

The Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, General Surgery 2013 (Updated 2018) (pp.44-45) Module 3 Basic surgical skills… o To tie secure knots

• Weight: 1.15 kg
• Width: 24 cm
• Height: 16 cm
• Length: 31 cm