The VATA, Inc. Port – Body in a Box™ is a compact, portable training model designed for teaching and practicing implanted port (IVAD) palpation and access techniques. Lightweight and easy to set up, this trainer is ideal for skills training, competency testing, and clinical assessment in vascular access education.
The model allows learners to simulate palpating and accessing an implanted port in multiple clinical scenarios, including normal placement, tipping, wandering, and deeply placed ports. Successful access is confirmed by a realistic “blood” return, and the trainer supports both fluid infusion and simulated blood withdrawal.
A latex-free Dermalike™ skin flap provides reduced needle drag and improved tear resistance, allowing for repeated needle insertions during training. The skin flap features two thickness options to simulate different port depths, while the underlying soft tissue block allows the port to “float” during palpation, creating a realistic access experience.
The trainer includes a 35 cc blood reservoir bag stored inside the case and can be used either within the carrying case or removed for group training sessions.
Key Features
• Compact implanted port (IVAD) access trainer
• Simulates normal, tipping, wandering, and deeply placed port placements
• Simulated blood return confirms successful port access
• Supports fluid infusion and blood withdrawal practice
• Latex-free Dermalike™ skin flap for reduced needle drag and improved durability
• Two skin thickness options simulate average and deep port placement
• Soft tissue block allows the port to float during palpation for realistic feel
• Interchangeable inserts vary difficulty and port positioning
• Portable case design for classroom and simulation lab training
Ideal For
• Nursing education programs
• Infusion therapy training
• Oncology nursing education
• Vascular access competency training
• Simulation labs and clinical skills centers
Product Specifications
Includes: Real port with 9.6 FR catheter, 7-1/8 x 5-1/2 inch skin flap, soft tissue block with two interchangeable inserts, 35 cc blood reservoir bag, 3/4 inch and 1 inch Huber needles, 5 cc luer lock syringe, three packets of lubrication gel, storage container for supplies, user manual, and heavy-duty ABS case
Case Size: 9-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches
Key Features
• Compact implanted port (IVAD) access trainer
• Simulates normal, tipping, wandering, and deeply placed port placements
• Simulated blood return confirms successful port access
• Supports fluid infusion and blood withdrawal practice
• Latex-free Dermalike™ skin flap for reduced needle drag and improved durability
• Two skin thickness options simulate average and deep port placement
• Soft tissue block allows the port to float during palpation for realistic feel
• Interchangeable inserts vary difficulty and port positioning
• Portable case design for classroom and simulation lab training
The VATA, Inc. Port – Body in a Box™ is a compact, portable training model designed for teaching and practicing implanted port (IVAD) palpation and access techniques. Lightweight and easy to set up, this trainer is ideal for skills training, competency testing, and clinical assessment in vascular access education.
The model allows learners to simulate palpating and accessing an implanted port in multiple clinical scenarios, including normal placement, tipping, wandering, and deeply placed ports. Successful access is confirmed by a realistic “blood” return, and the trainer supports both fluid infusion and simulated blood withdrawal.
A latex-free Dermalike™ skin flap provides reduced needle drag and improved tear resistance, allowing for repeated needle insertions during training. The skin flap features two thickness options to simulate different port depths, while the underlying soft tissue block allows the port to “float” during palpation, creating a realistic access experience.
The trainer includes a 35 cc blood reservoir bag stored inside the case and can be used either within the carrying case or removed for group training sessions.
Key Features
• Compact implanted port (IVAD) access trainer
• Simulates normal, tipping, wandering, and deeply placed port placements
• Simulated blood return confirms successful port access
• Supports fluid infusion and blood withdrawal practice
• Latex-free Dermalike™ skin flap for reduced needle drag and improved durability
• Two skin thickness options simulate average and deep port placement
• Soft tissue block allows the port to float during palpation for realistic feel
• Interchangeable inserts vary difficulty and port positioning
• Portable case design for classroom and simulation lab training
Ideal For
• Nursing education programs
• Infusion therapy training
• Oncology nursing education
• Vascular access competency training
• Simulation labs and clinical skills centers
Product Specifications
Includes: Real port with 9.6 FR catheter, 7-1/8 x 5-1/2 inch skin flap, soft tissue block with two interchangeable inserts, 35 cc blood reservoir bag, 3/4 inch and 1 inch Huber needles, 5 cc luer lock syringe, three packets of lubrication gel, storage container for supplies, user manual, and heavy-duty ABS case
Case Size: 9-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches
Key Features
• Compact implanted port (IVAD) access trainer
• Simulates normal, tipping, wandering, and deeply placed port placements
• Simulated blood return confirms successful port access
• Supports fluid infusion and blood withdrawal practice
• Latex-free Dermalike™ skin flap for reduced needle drag and improved durability
• Two skin thickness options simulate average and deep port placement
• Soft tissue block allows the port to float during palpation for realistic feel
• Interchangeable inserts vary difficulty and port positioning
• Portable case design for classroom and simulation lab training
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