What “reusable” means
“Reusable” never means everything lasts forever. A reusable embolization platform typically keeps its base platform, pump and main vessels, while the target branches that fill with embolic are replaced or cleaned.
| Part | Reusable platform | Single-use model |
|---|---|---|
| Platform, pump, connectors | Kept | Kept |
| Main vessels | Kept | Discarded |
| Target branches | Cleaned after injections | Discarded |
| Fluid | Replaced | Replaced |
Figure 1. A SurgeonsLab reusable embolization platform alongside single-use disposable training phantoms.
Injections per model, measured*
| Measure | Reusable platform | Single-use model |
|---|---|---|
| Injections per model cartridges (At different branches) | 3 | 3 |
| Reset time between trainees (Minutes) | 5 | 2 |
| Cartridges per course of 10 trainees (One trainee at a time) | 1 | 10 |
* SVIN/SLICE-style workshop session
Cost per injection
| Example: 20 trainees, 3 injections each (60 injections) | Reusable | Single-use |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridges needed | 1 | 20 |
| Injections per cartridge | 60 (20 trainees × 3) | 3 |
| Resets or swaps during the course | 19 resets × 5 minutes | 19 swaps × 2 minutes |
When single-use still makes sense
- One-off events where you won’t reuse the platform.
- Research where every injection needs a fresh, identical model.
- When an embolic agent should not be cleaned from the model for a given reason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a reusable embolization simulator cost per use?
It depends on the platform price, how many injections each cartridge takes and how many courses you run. Contact us for a cost estimate for your courses.
Which embolic agents can be used?
Compatibility is configuration-specific. DMSO- and nBCA- based embolics are specifically tested on all models by SurgeonsLab. Don’t assume every commercial agent is compatible. Connect with our team to test the compatibility of your choice of embolic agent.
Want a configuration-specific estimate?
Talk to SurgeonsLab about your courses, trainees and injections per session.
Contact SurgeonsLabSurgeonsLab models are for training, simulation and demonstration only, not for clinical use on patients. SurgeonsLab makes no regulatory claim.
