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July 2008 Press Release Simbionix Releases Powerful New Learning Management System with enhanced True Assessment System™. July 2008, Cleveland, OH and Denver CO: Simbionix’ eLearning division, eTrinsic, announced the release of version 6.0 of their enhanced Learning Management System (LMS), incorporating the True Assessment System™ (TAS) for data reporting. The architecture has been refined for enhanced scalability, greater speed, and superior performance. Improvements to current features include enhanced rules-based self-registration, manager approval, event scheduling, unlimited group and manager levels, wait-list management, prerequisite management, updated certification management and accreditation reporting. The new Data Visualization Reports Suite allows administrators to visualize user data quickly so they can easily manage and understand user capabilities and knowledge. V6.0 also integrates Simbionix simulator data into reports. And by the end of 2008, complete integration of the LMS with the Simbionix Mentor line of virtual reality simulators will be available.Announcing the release of the new version 6.0 LMS, eTrinsic President Jacques Devaud commented: "We developed the LMS to offer corporations rapid deployment, customized data collection and detailed reporting capabilities not found in other platforms. Version 6.0 offers even more power and flexibility to users and managers, while setting the stage for the first ever integration of simulator and didactic performance data into one seamless product”. June 2008 Press Release Simbionix Takes Non-Invasive GYN Surgical Training In announcing the release of the new module, Simbionix President Ran Bronstein commented: "This demonstrates Simbionix continued commitment to our LAP customers. We are committed to continuous on going development that will keep the LAP Mentor the most advanced laparoscopic system on the market. Our goal is to assure customers unsurpassed value and maximum benefits from their purchase of Simbionix Simulators”.
2007 a “Record Year” for Successful Validation Studies of Simbionix Simulators December 2007, Cleveland, OH, USA: Ten new validation studies were published during 2007 on the Simbionix Mentor series of training simulators, bringing the total number of studies published to 65. “This year we have seen a considerable increase in interest from US and European institutes” said Gary Zamler, Simbionix’ CEO. “Some of the world's most highly respected academic medical institutions and teaching hospitals have completed studies measuring the efficacy of using Simbionix Mentor simulation products.” The studies published this year include two new studies on the GI Mentor, two on the URO/PERC platform, three on the LAP Mentor and three on the ANGIO Mentor. Some of the studies were carried out at multiple sites, something that typically increases the reliability of study results. The institutes which conducted studies include the University of Texas, Catharina Hospital of the Netherlands, the British Imperial College of London and the Graduate School of Medical Sciences in the Kyushu University of Fukuoka, the first study by a Japanese institute to date. The study carried out by experts at Catherina Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology concluded that the GI Mentor II simulator offered a convincing, realistic representation of colonoscopy that can discriminate between different levels of colonoscopy expertise. As a result, the product was granted both construct validity and expert validity. The study carried out by Kyushu University of Fukuoka concluded that the LAP Mentor was able to differentiate between subjects with different laparoscopic experience. One of the key value points for medical institutions to use Simbionix products is the ability to offer clinicians and medical students the required hands-on surgical experience at zero patient risk. Validation studies are critical to prove the efficacy of the simulation experience, so that institutions can rely on simulators to advance clinician training and improve patient safety. Yael Friedman Ph.D., Simbionix Chief Scientist over Medical Projects noted “We are happy to see that all of the institutes which have validated our products continue to demonstrate the effectiveness and advantage of using our Mentor products for surgical training”. Full details of the validation tests carried out can be seen on Simbionix website:
November 2007 Press Release Gynecologists get first hands-on experience with Simbionix GYN Surgeons had their first opportunity last week to experience the world's most advanced laparoscopic surgery simulator at the 36th AAGL Global Congress Nov 21, 2006, Cleveland, OH, USA: Simbionix unveiled the latest module of its highly successful LAP Mentor™ simulator line to members of the Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The LAP Mentor™ multidisciplinary laparoscopic simulator is the first and only simulation system to provide training in complete advanced procedures. The system enables training and practice in essential surgical and suturing skills on a single, integrated platform. During the AAGL congress, Simbionix presented its newest module that offers hands-on training experience on two fundamental GYN procedures: ectopic pregnancy and tubal sterilization. “FFSP is another first-of-its-kind technological coup for Simbionix" says Simbionix President, Ran Bronstein. ”Open surgery simulation has finally made the leap from science fiction to fact”. Simbionix announce collaborative agreement with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) task force After extensive review, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) task force has selected Simbionix to collaboratively develop a simulation-based endoscopic hands-on skills assessment system. One of the major challenges in training physicians to perform flexible endoscopy is the need for a standardized and efficient assessment tool to verify proficiency and identify deficiencies in a trainee’s skills. In response to this concern, SAGES formed a committee to design a Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) Program. To address the requirements of the program, both multimedia and simulation-based educational elements need to be included, followed by a high-stakes validated exam to assess both knowledge and hands-on proficiency. Simbionix’ sophisticated GI Mentor technology platform will be used to develop the hands-on endoscopic simulation component specified by the FES Program. The hands-on component will feature skills training on the basic tasks needed for flexible endoscopy. Gary Zamler, Simbionix’ CEO, noted that ”this is clearly evidence of Simbionix leading position in the medical education market; we see this as a landmark step in the maturing of the medical simulation market. Simbionix appreciates the involvement of SAGES, a leading professional association, to advance the field of medical education through simulation-based programs for its membership. Simbionix is committed to this exciting and innovative project".October 2007 Press Release WHEC-TV News 10 in Rochester, NY: Simbionix Launches Portable LAP Simulator at Surgeons Congress in New Orleans October 14, 2007, Cleveland, OH, USA,: Last week, Simbionix unveiled the newest member of its extraordinarily successful LAP Mentor simulator line to members of the American College of Surgeons in New Orleans, LA, the compact LAP Mentor Express™. The LAP Mentor Express runs the same robust, realistic software as the larger LAP Mentor II, offering integrated training on complete laparoscopic procedures, practice of basic skills and validated performance metrics, all in a sleek cost-efficient, and completely portable package. To support the continuing value of the platform, Simbionix will continue its rapid release of new, advanced procedural software for the LAP simulators to meet market demands. This “personal trainer” for laparoscopic surgery comes complete with a high-performance laptop and all necessary surgical tools, contained in a wheeled case for easy entry and use in clinics, small-scale courses, local meetings, etc. Dror Paz, Director of US Sales for Simbionix, reported that participants in the ACS Congress received the new system with great enthusiasm. "We expect that the LAP Mentor Express will open the door to more medical centers, training programs and clinicians that have been waiting to enjoy the benefits of a top-quality laparoscopy simulator with training modules that accommodate budgetary constraints. “ Q4 2006 PreOp Mentor Simulator another “Industry First” Success for Simbionix Dr. Giora Weisz, an Interventional Cardiologist from Cardiovascular Research Foundation and Columbia University Medical Center stated, “I believe patient-based simulation can significantly improve patient safety by training physicians on the patient's own anatomy and by practicing with the appropriate devices before the actual procedure, resulting in shorter procedure time, less unnecessary equipment, and ultimately, higher success rates and less complications." During the live broadcast, the Cath Lab team said they believe that as a result of the patient-based training, they used less contorts, less x-ray time and most importantly, were able to improve patient safety. Ran Bronstein, Simbionix President stated, "until now, simulation was limited to generalized models of patients, however, with the PreOp Mentor, planning and simulation are done beforehand based on the patient's individual anatomy.allowing for better preparation and leading to better results". In addition to the PreOp Mentor Simulator, scheduled for Commercial Release in 2007, Simbionix showcased their new advanced Coronary Module and the new ANGIO Mentor™Mini at TCT. The Coronary Module simulates coronary interventions such as, PTCA, stenting and left ventricular angiography. The new module uniquely features the simulation of a patient’s vital signs in response to actual simulated coronary complications while the ANGIO Mentor Mini is a portable simulator to be used as a "Personal Trainer" for smaller courses or for on-site training. September Press Release Success for Simbionix at the September European Conferences At CIRSE in Rome, Italy, Simbionix participated in the CIRSE Simulation Gallery, enabling participants to experience hands-on the Simbionix ANGIO Mentor. Physicians trained on the Renal, Carotid, SFA and Iliac Intervention Modules, enthusiastically practicing the complete range of peripheral vascular intervention techniques. During the same week, at the EAES in Berlin, Germany, Simbionix premiered the new Ventral Hernia Repair module on the LAP Mentor. Two validation studies on the GI Mentor and the URO mentor were presented as posters and won Best Poster Awards from amongst 500 posters. August Press Release Simbionix Announces Immediate Availability of its Newest Module for Training Laparoscopic Hernia Procedures Industry's first module that uses simulation for the teaching and practice of laparoscopic hernia treatment procedures August 15, 2006, Cleveland, OH, USA, and Lod, Israel; Simbionix announces the availability of a new add-on module for the teaching and practice of laparoscopic hernia procedures. First of its kind in the industry, the LAP Hernia module is the latest addition to the suite of laparoscopic procedures developed for the LAP Mentor. The Hernia module features real-life clinical treatment scenarios and skills assessment tools for the teaching and practice of laparoscopic hernia procedures. The Simbionix LAP Mentor, with its intuitive user interface, represents the industry's most advanced training content, 3-D real-life graphics and ergonomically designed hardware The LAP Hernia module is targeted for the training of surgeons, who, in a series of real-life case studies, will be able to practice laparoscopic incisional hernia treatment procedures, including adhesiolysis and handling and fixating mesh,. The Hernia add-on module joins the growing library of software modules for the Simbionix LAP Mentor simulation product, including Essential LAP Skills, Suturing and Lap Chole modules. "The new module for training LAP ventral hernia procedures reduces the need to train on animals, and then patients later on. Using simulation to learn and practice the various clinical scenarios positively impacts patient safety", stated Jan F. Kukleta, MD, from the Laparoscopic Training Center in Zurich, Switzerland. The LAP Hernia module will be launched in Europe at the EAES in Berlin, Germany on September 13-16 and at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Chicago, Ill, October 8-12 (booth # 239). Simbionix is committed to continuously innovating and growing its product offering. The wide range of training modules, case studies and scenarios is developed in response to the growing importance of clinical training and education for the improvement of patient care. As a world leader in the field of simulation-based medical education and training, Simbionix continues to provide professional training solutions in a timely and efficient manner. June Press Release Online Remote Support, June 2006 Cleveland, OH and Lod, Israel, June 2006 – Simbionix USA Corporation (Simbionix), a developer of medical simulators and hands-on curriculum for training medical professionals, announced that Boaz Tal has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Boaz will work in the Lod, Israel office managing global financial operations, including the Cleveland, Ohio and Denver, Colorado locations. eTrinsic, a division of Simbionix USA, relocates to a new and exciting facility in Denver, Colorado Cleveland, OH and Denver, CO, June 2006 – eTrinsic, a division of Simbionix USA, a leading developer of online education and training products serving the medical device industry and medical education sectors, has relocated their offices from Louisville, Colorado to the historical LoDo district of Denver, Colorado April Press Release Cleveland, OH and Lod, Israel, February 2006 – Simbionix USA Corporation (Simbionix), a developer of medical simulators and hands-on curriculum for training medical professionals, today announced that Gary Zamler will join the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on April 10th, 2006. January Press Release CLEVELAND, Ohio and Louisville, CO (January 12, 2006) – Simbionix USA Corporation, a leading developer of advanced medical simulation products, today acquired all assets and employees of eTrinsic, Inc, a developer of interactive medical education and assessment tools. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Only a year after its introduction, the Simbionix ANGIO mentor provides physicians all over the world with safe endovascular interventions expert training. During the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) symposium, which was held in Chicago IL, on June 16, Simbionix, together with Cordis Endovascular, organized hands-on carotid educational sessions on its ANGIO Mentor™ systems. June Press Release Simbionix Founders Announce Their Successors As part of their original, long-term plan, David Barkay, founder and currently President and CEO and Edna Chosack, founder and currently Vice President of Strategic marketing are leaving the company to pursue new entrepreneurial challenges. Assuming the Simbionix presidency will be company Co-founder Ran Bronstein. Simbionix continues to innovate During April, Simbionix has presented its new developments both for the ANGIO Mentor and the LAP Mentor simulators. Largest installation of Simbionix' LAP Mentor simulators worldwide, February 2005 The European Surgical Institute (ESI), one of the most modern and innovative training centers for further medical education in Europe, based in Hamburg, Germany, has installed 18 Simbionix LAP Mentor simulators. The ESI has taken an innovative step by incorporating a large number of advanced training systems into its course curriculum focusing on minimally invasive operating techniques. As a result, a large number of course participants will have access to practice on the most advanced virtual reality training systems. The ESI will be using Simbionix's Remote Mentor system to manage and track course participants' progress on all 18 systems. 
January Press Release Two industry leaders join forces to provide the ultimate surgical training solution through enhanced simulation and educational assessment technologies to medical device companies and professional associations. |
Simbionix enhances medical training by providing surgeons with advanced clinical-simulation technology. At the University of Michigan Medical School, 21st century educational technology has caught up with 21st century medicine, with the development of the Clinical Simulation Center. “We’re working to enhance patient safety and the quality of patient care. Demo of the Simbionix ANGIO Mentor™ at the Medical Innovation Summit In Cleveland, October 18-20 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation hosted their second annual Medical Innovation Summit from October 18 through October 20 at the Clinic's main campus in Cleveland . Simbionix was one of forty other Medical; Pharmaceutical, Devise and associated industries in the exhibit area. The attendees included executives from the world's best known names in Medicine, Physicians and Entrepreneurs. The theme for the meeting "New Technologies, New Therapies, New Economics" covered topics of interest to the more than 700 attendees. Simbionix state-of-the-art surgical simulation and training systems were enthusiastically received at several major professional conferences. Simbionix continues to innovate, and has launched new systems and modules designed for physician training. Washington DC - October, 2004 – During the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) symposium, which was held in Washington DC on September 27- October 1, Simbionix, together with Cordis Endovascular organized hands-on carotid educational sessions on its ANGIO Mentor™ systems as part of a TCT learning center . The simulators were available at both the TCT learning center and the Cordis booth. Simbionix also took the opportunity to present a prototype of its new Renal Angioplasty module at the Cordis booth. The new Renal Angioplasty module received warm praise from participants, who were particularly impressed with the realistic simulation of the fluoroscopic images and the renal angioplastic intervention it provides. New Orleans - LA October, 2004 – Simbionix presented its
Anaheim,
Ca., - June 3, 2004 - Simbionix has successfully launched
its new ANGIO Mentor™ simulator
system at the annual meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery
(SVS), which was held in Anaheim, Ca. The new simulator for interventional endovascular procedures has also received warm praise from doctors, who had the opportunity to experience the simulator capabilities in a workshop organized by the SVS before the opening of the annual meeting.
Simbionix signs a new distribution agreement with Adachi Medical Instruments Co. in Japan Osaka , Japan . - June, 2004 - Simbionix has recently signed an agreement in Osaka , Japan, with Adachi Medical Instruments Co., for the distribution of the company's LAP Mentor™ systems in Japan . The new distribution agreement forms an important strategic step in Simbionix's global distribution plan.
Dr.
Wallace of Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL Michael Wallace, MD, Associate Professor at the Mayo Medical School and Director of Endoscopic Research at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida offered high praises to the advancement of the GI Mentor in an e-mail to Tim Rocco, Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Dr. Wallace was impressed by the realistic quality of the images and great dimension the 3D model adds. The right adrenal gland, even with years of experience, is difficult to find. Dr. Wallace reported: "after one session on the simulator, using the 3D model to "guide" me to the right adrenal, I was able to find it. On the next EUS case an hour later, I reproduced the maneuver and found my first right adrenal gland!".
The LAP Mentor™ has been recognized by the SLS as an Honorable Mention for the year of 2003 The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons will
recognize the Simbionix
Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Acquires MENTOR Product Line Adding to their state-of-the-art training center, Harvard Medical
School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has acquired the |
