Carotid Artery

The LifeLike Carotid Artery is a realistic and affordable solution designed for the acquisition, retention, and perfection of basic and advanced vascular surgical skills.

 

This model features a bifurcated vessel with Common, Internal and External Arteries. The Common Carotid Artery has a 1.5 mm wall thickness, while the Internal and External Carotid Arteries both have a 1.0 mm wall thickness. Choose from our regular version, or add plaque to the model to simulate atherosclerosis in vessels. On its own, or combined with the LifeLike Carotid Head Simulator, this model is perfect for learning and practicing carotid endarterectomy procedures, as well as other basic vascular surgery skills.

 

FEELS AND BEHAVES LIKE REAL TISSUE!

Applications:

  • Train, practice, and evaluate carotid dissection and carotid endarterectomy skills, as well as other basic and advanced vascular and general surgery techniques.

 

Tissue Features:

  • Easy to handle and maintain
  • Ready for use anywhere
  • Nontoxic
  • Biohazard Free
  • Odourless
  • Available with or without plaque

 

Specifications:

Overall Length 8″
Common Carotid Size 10 mm ID, 13 mm OD
Internal Carotid Size 6 mm ID, 8 mm OD
External Carotid Size 4 mm ID, 6 mm OD
Common, Internal and External Carotid Length 4″
Plaque Size 1″ length, approx. 80% occlusion