NEW! Astra™ IUD Skills Training Model
Pre-Orders Now Open. Official product launch coming in October 2026.
Astra™ pre-orders will begin shipping in late October.
The Astra™ IUD Skills Training Model is purpose-built to support comprehensive, hands-on training in intrauterine device (IUD) simulation. Designed for women's health healthcare professionals, Astra enables realistic practice of IUD assessment, insertion, positioning, and extraction techniques. With anatomically accurate structures and life-like tactile feedback, Astra bridges the gap between theoretical learning and clinical confidence. Astra™ features a replaceable translucent uterus with a pink cervix.
Please Note:
- Astra is compatible with our Pelvic Bone Component, which fits on the top of the stand. Our pelvic bone component is not included with the Astra model but is available for purchase separately.
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The Astra uterus is a consumable component and is intended to be replaced periodically as wear occurs. Replacement uteruses are available for purchase separately.
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As with any soft-tissue simulation model, the uterine component will experience normal wear with repeated use. Over time, the feel and resistance of the uterine component may change, particularly with repeated tenaculum use. The rate of wear will vary depending on IUD type and size, tenaculum placement and technique, and frequency and manner of use. A change in the tactile feel of the uterine component with use is an expected characteristic of the model and does not necessarily indicate a defect. The uterine component can be replaced when the desired level of tactile realism is no longer achieved.
Astra Key Features
- Procedure-Focused Anatomy: Engineered specifically for IUD training, Astra includes a realistic vulva, vaginal canal, and cervix optimized for accurate simulation of uterine access and device placement.
- Life-like Tissue Response: Crafted from advanced silicone to replicate the softness, flexibility, and resistance of human tissue during speculum use, sounding, insertion, and removal.
- Repeatable Training Environment: Replaceable uterus with cervix allows for repeated practice of IUD procedures, supporting skill development and competency-based learning. Replaceable uteruses sold separately.
- Inclusive Skin Tones: Available in light, medium, and dark skin tones to reflect diverse patient populations.
Astra is Ideal For
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Residents
- Family Physicians & General Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners & Registered Nurses
- Midwives & Women’s Health Clinicians
- Medical & Nursing Students
- Clinical Skills Training Programs
- Medical Device & Contraceptive Manufacturers
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) Providers
Suggested Uses
IUD Procedure Training:
- Uterine sounding and cervical navigation
- IUD insertion techniques (various device types)
- IUD string visualization and trimming
- IUD removal and replacement procedures
Clinical Skills Development:
- Speculum placement and cervical visualization
- Patient counseling demonstrations for contraceptive care
- Simulation-based competency assessments
Educational Settings:
- Workshops, conferences, and certification courses
- Simulation labs and clinical training programs
- Virtual and in-person instruction
Product Technical Details
- Material: Silicone (model), recyclable thermoplastic (stand).
- Dimensions: 10.4 cm (w) x 16.0 cm (h) x 19.3 cm (d).
- Weight: Astra with stand in packaging weighs 1.3 lbs.
- Cleaning: Mild soap, water, or alcohol wipes.
- Durability: Designed for repeated procedural simulation with a replaceable uterus.
Why Choose the Astra™ IUD Training Model?
- Procedure-Specific Design: Tailored exclusively for IUD training to enhance procedural accuracy and confidence.
- Realistic Simulation: Supports experiential learning with tactile feedback that closely mimics clinical conditions.
- Advancing Women’s Health Education: Encourages safe, standardized training in contraceptive care across diverse healthcare settings.
What’s Included
- 1x Astra™ IUD Training Model (choice of skin tone)
- 1x Astra™ Uterus (additional replacement uteruses sold separately)
- 1x Recyclable Thermoplastic Stand
Astra™ IUD Skills Training Model is patent-pending.
For large-volume orders, please contact our team.
Preguntas más frecuentes
¿Cómo limpio y cuido mi modelo anatómico de Granville Biomedical?
La silicona atrae naturalmente el polvo y otras partículas. Los modelos se pueden limpiar con agua tibia y jabón suave, si es necesario. Para garantizar que su producto se mantenga limpio cuando no esté en uso, guárdelo en un recipiente hermético.
¿Cómo optimizo la vida útil de mi modelo de sutura de Granville Biomedical?
Al suturar su modelo o producto, no utilice fuerza asertiva. Suture suavemente la laceración para cerrarla. Cuando termine, use tijeras quirúrgicas para quitar suavemente las suturas y tire suavemente de la laceración identificada. No fuerce ni arranque las suturas, ya que esto podría dañar el material y disminuir la vida útil del producto.
¿Son reutilizables los modelos de sutura de Granville Biomedical?
Todos nuestros productos de sutura están diseñados para ser duraderos y reutilizables. Los modelos están diseñados para simular el tejido blando humano. Para aumentar la vida útil de su modelo, retire suavemente las suturas con tijeras quirúrgicas de su producto sin utilizar ninguna fuerza asertiva.
¿Qué materiales se utilizan en los productos de Granville Biomedical?
Granville Biomedical utiliza novedosas recetas de silicona para lograr la apariencia y sensación anatómicamente más precisas. Nuestros soportes para modelos y otros productos estriados se imprimen en 3D utilizando filamento PLA no tóxico.
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