Surgical Simulator: The CathLabVR™ System

Virtual Reality Medical Simulator

The virtual reality interventional catheterization CathLabVR™ Surgical Simulator (formerly the Endovascular AccuTouch® System) allows clinicians to practice endovascular procedures such as coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, cardiac pacing, and cardiac valve replacements.

Minimally invasive endovascular surgeries require careful attention to interpretation of the fluoroscopic image as well as the subtle feel transmitted through guide wires, catheters, and other interventional devices. The CathLabVR virtual reality system, which simulates the look and feel of actual surgeries, helps clinicians to develop skills prior to performing on patients and to maintain those skills throughout their professional practice.

Features/Benefits:

• Haptics – Patented force feedback technology integrated with visual and audio responses mimics the look and feel of an actual surgery.
  
• SmartCapture™ tool recognition – Enhances realism by automatically recognizing and responding to instrument insertion and removal.
  
• New Fourth Carriage – Enables the insertion and rotation of up to four instruments simultaneously.
  
• Longer Carriage Length – Allows more peripheral procedures to be simulated.
  
• Real-time Display – Fluoroscopic and cine images provide realistic rendering with emulation of digital zoom allowing evaluation of case-specific pathology and subsequent interventions.
  
• Accessible Carriages – Top opening lid supplies easy access to carriages.
  
• Direct Connectivity – All attachments connect directly to the device.
  
• Modular Design – Supplies cost-effective simulations of multiple surgical procedures.
  
• Computer-generated Models – Virtual models closely reproduce the anatomical variations and physiology of a variety of patients. The comprehensive physics-based surgical simulator reacts appropriately to the manipulation and deployment of actual diagnostic and therapeutic devices, providing practice in accessing and navigating through diverse anatomy. The appropriately responsive physiology is reflected in changes in vital signs, hemodynamic wave tracings, and patient responses, which enhance the decision-making process.
  
• Multiple Cases – A variety of cases with increasing difficulty call for the management of complications, allowing users to assess and perfect their skills. Measurable outcomes and metrics allow for objective assessment of users.