SynDaver receives patent for Adult Cric Trainer

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent10,354,559 for SynDaver’s cricothyroidotomy (Cric) and nasogastric (NG) tubesimulation device.

The patent covers the design and manufacturing of SynDaver’sAdult Cric Trainer, which is a realistic surgical and procedural trainingplatform for cricothyrotomy. The device is a multi-use airway trainer that canbe used for Cric, NG and retrograde intubation procedures. It featuresSynDaver’s proprietary synthetic tissues, called SynTissue, and includesreplaceable components that offer an affordable platform for reuse across avariety of procedures.

“We are constantlylooking for new ways to improve our technology and deliver medical simulationdevices that exceed the expectations of students and educators. Being awardedour 14th patent is yet another huge step and further confirmation that we areinnovators in the industry,” said Dr. Christopher Sakezles, SynDaver founderand CEO. “With devices like our Cric Trainer, students are able to hone theirskills on an anatomically correct device, with the same tactile experience theywould have performing the procedure on a live patient. This experience and theconfidence they gain is invaluable as they move forward in their medicalcareer.”

SynDaver’s Adult Cric Trainer is a head and neck phantomthat contains a high-fidelity oral cavity and nasal passages, each connected tolower airway components concealed beneath a replaceable skin overlay. During aprocedure, students experience anatomical features like the hyoid, thyroid,cartilage and cricoid ligament, helping familiarize them with haptic feedbackthat is consistent with a real human.

The trainer can be implemented in coursework for a varietyof medical professions, including emergency medical technicians, flight nurses,combat medics, ICU nurses and nurse practitioners.