Compact, lightweight, quick to set up and store. Great tool for training, competency testing and skills assessment for port (IVAD) palpation and accessing. Comes with a real port. With this model, it is possible to simulate accessing the following port placements: normal, “tipping”, “wandering” or deeply placed. Successful access is confirmed by a “blood” return. Fluid can be infused and “blood” withdrawn, as the model has its own 35cc simulated blood reservoir bag neatly tucked inside. Accessing can be taught and practiced within the case or removed for group use. The two round inserts, used to simulate the “wandering” and “tipping” port, are interchangeable to vary the experience. The skin flap has two thicknesses - the 1/4” side will approximate the feel when palpating a port at an average depth, while the 1/2” side will approximate the feel when palpating a deeply placed port. The skin flap is made of VATA’s new Dermalike II™ (effective 10/15/08) material, with 60% less needle drag when accessing, improved tear resistance to accept twice the number of needle sticks, no “oily/sticky” surface, and is stain resistant. The underlying soft tissue block permits the port to “float” when palpating through the skin flap, for a truly realistic experience. Size: 9 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Sh. wt. 3 lbs.