Temporal Bone MAX with flesh – 64-year-old, right ear

The Temporal Bone MAX with Flesh is a high-fidelity surgical simulation platform engineered for hands-on dissection, drilling, and advanced otologic procedures. Designed for dry-lab and surgical skills environments, this model provides the anatomical context of a realistic external “flesh” ear combined with an ultra-accurate internal temporal bone structure.

Anatomical precision and material realism

Our model replicates the full surgical anatomy of the middle ear and temporal bone. We use proprietary materials specifically engineered to mimic the tactile and acoustic feedback of human bone.

• Authentic feedback: Experience realistic resistance, vibration, and cutting responses when using otologic drills.
• Internal architecture: Engineered material densities provide a true-to-life surgical experience.

Supported surgical procedures

The Temporal Bone MAX with Flesh supports full procedural simulation for a wide range of complex surgeries, including:

• Mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty: Full access and realistic tissue response.
• Cochlear implantation: Dedicated pathways for electrode insertion.
• Advanced otology: Facial nerve decompression, Labyrinthectomy, and Subtotal Petrosectomy.
• Implant simulation: Bone Bridge, Vibrant Sound Bridge, and Passive Middle Ear Implants.
• Specialised approaches: Middle fossa approach, Stapedotomy, and Superior canal occlusion.

Key training benefits and special features

1. Anatomical accuracy and orientation

• High-fidelity anatomy with realistic drilling response.
• External “flesh” ear provides natural surgical orientation and approach angles.
• Color-coded structures: Enhanced learning through visual identification of critical landmarks.
• Patented removable canal: Clear visualization of the tympanic cavity.

2. Surgical feedback and realism

• Engineered air cells: Mastoid system replicates human bone while remaining efficient to drill.
• Fluid feedback: Simulates bleeding or CSF leaks during unsafe drilling for immediate trainee correction.
• Functional components: Rupturable sigmoid sinus, mobile ossicles for ossiculoplasty, and a hollow cochlea for electrode simulation.

3. Digital and scalable learning

• QR integration: Instant access to online DICOM images and high-resolution 3D micro-anatomical datasets.
• Training efficiency: Eliminates the ethical, regulatory, and logistical hurdles of cadaveric specimens.
• Scalable: Ideal for residency programs, fellowships, and high-volume workshops.

Modular and cost-effective architecture

The Anatomex system is designed for longevity and efficiency. Each model is supplied with:

• Stable mounting: Choice of an A6 metal plate or thick A4 perspex plate with an optional raised rubber rim for fluid containment.
• Rotatable mount: Allows for custom positioning to match specific surgical scenarios.
• Sustainable training: Once you own the mount and base plate, you only need to order replacement temporal bones, making the Temporal Bone MAX with Flesh highly cost-effective solution.

Not doing cochlear implants?

The Temporal Bone REG with Flesh offers all the other features of the MAX with Flesh, but does not support cochlear implantation. It’s a smaller, more affordable option for surgeons who don’t need this functionality — so you only pay for what you need.

Summary

The Temporal Bone MAX with Flesh is the definitive otologic training platform for surgeons requiring repeatable, anatomically precise simulation that includes cochlear implantation. It builds technical skill and procedural confidence in a safe, controlled, and high-fidelity environment.