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3 B S c i e n t i f i c ® M e d i c a l
New Produc t s
Simulator for Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
for Varicose Veins
The current literature indicates that ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy
can be extremely effective even when treating complicated varicose veins
[1]. The procedure is minimally invasive, safe and cost-efficient. In order to
achieve an optimal result and minimise complications, suitable qualifica-
tions are mandatory since the precise positioning of the needle in the de-
sired vein requires good hand-eye coordination as well as expert knowledge
and experience. This simulator enables students to cost efficiently acquire
the preclinical skills for ultrasound-guided microfoam sclerotherapy for
varicose veins. Angiologists, phlebotomists and vascular surgeons can prac-
tice under optimal conditions since this unique 3B Scientific® simulator:
• simulates the haptic properties of real soft tissue when performing palpa-
tions and giving injections
• has a realistic vena saphena
• shows a tissue like texture and echogenicity on realistic ultrasound
images
Training with this simulator enables students to:
• develop their abilities in ultrasound guided sclerotherapy
• recognise the different levels in order to be able to safely perform ultra-
sound guided sclerotherapy
• considerably improve their skilfulness and hand-eye coordination under
optimal conditions
• internalise initial experience in order to be able to perform ultrasound-
guided sclerotherapy more quickly, including on patients
The prototype of this simulator was successfully publicly tested for the first
time during the scientific session of the 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHLEBOLOGY in Monaco from 31st Au-
gust to 4th September 2009 [2] and won great approval among the profes-
sional audience.
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Literature:
[1] O’Hare A, Parkin D, Vandenbroeck CP, Earnshaw. Mid Term Results of Ultrasound
guided Foam Sclerotherapy for Complicated and Uncomplicated Varicose Veins. Eur J
Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008;36: 109-13
[2] Wulf J, Sica M, Cost-effective-training device for micro foam Ultrasound-Guided-Sc-
lerotherapy [UGS] for varicose veins [Wissenschaftliches Poster]. 16. INTERNATIONALER
KONGRESS DER UNIONINTERNATIONALE DE PHLEBOLOGIE in Monaco , 31. AUGUST –
04. SEPTEMBER, 2009
Intramuscular Injection Simulator
This low cost simulator enables you to practice intramuscular injections re-
alistically with fluid up to a puncture depth of 50mm. The highly durable
plastic skin can be pierced many hundreds of times and can easily be re-
placed if required. The container can be emptied quickly and easily after
several uses and the foam can be squeezed to enable repetitions at any
time.
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Ultrasound image of a
needle point in the lumen
of the simulated vessel,
longitudinal presentation
Ultrasound image of the
simulated vessel viewed
horizontally
Ultrasound image of the
simulated vessel viewed
longitudinally
