Description
Build Confidence While Practicing Lumbar Punctures
Train for one of the most critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in medicine with the Anatomy Lab Adult Lumbar Puncture Simulator. This advanced training model replicates the anatomical accuracy and tactile feedback of an actual patient, allowing learners to practice spinal puncture and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection safely and effectively. Designed for repeated use, it helps students and professionals refine their technique in a controlled, risk-free setting. Prepare your learners for confident, real-world performance—practice makes perfect with this lifelike simulator.
Build Confidence in Spinal Tap and Epidural Training
The Anatomy Lab Lumbar Puncture Simulator is specifically designed to teach and reinforce proper lumbar puncture, spinal anesthesia, and epidural insertion techniques. Learners can palpate vertebral landmarks, insert the needle with realistic resistance, and confirm proper placement by observing simulated CSF return. It’s ideal for medical schools, nursing programs, and clinical training centers aiming to build competence in spinal access and patient safety. This model supports both beginner education and advanced procedural refinement for ongoing skill development.
Realistic Hands-On Training That Delivers True-to-Life Experience
The tactile realism and anatomical fidelity of this lumbar puncture simulator make it an indispensable addition to any clinical skills lab. Designed to withstand repeated use, it offers reliable, consistent feedback with every practice session.
- Practice skin and site preparation before the puncture.
- Identify landmarks through palpation of anatomy.
- Learning the correct needle positioning and insertion to avoid injuring the patient.
- Take measurements of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure.
- Performing an actual lumbar puncture and administration of anesthesia.
- Performing an actual epidural puncture and administration of anesthesia.
- Familiarize yourself with real equipment that is used during the procedure.
Features That Support Advanced Clinical Training
Anatomy Lab’s Lumbar Puncture Task Trainer was designed for versatility, since multiple operations are available within the L2 and L5 intervertebral space, including:
- Lumbar puncture
- Lumber anesthesia
- Epidural anesthesia
- Combined lumbar-epidural block
- Cerebrospinal fluid pressure measurements
- Intrathecal administration
- Replaceable and durable puncture pad
The lumbar puncture trainer shows the correct anatomical structures that someone performing this procedure needs to be familiar with, this includes landmarks such as, skin, subcutaneous tissue, ligamentum flavum, dura mater, iliac crest, lumbar spinous process, and more.
Negative pressure exists in the arachnoid cavity, and CSF automatically flows out with a success operation. Unlike other trainers, no external pressure is needed to produce this result.
The lumbar section includes flexibility in the movement which allows for a wider space between spinous processes.
This trainer makes it possible to puncture at the wrong angle which could cause the needle to puncture the vertebra. A realistic epidural and subarachnoid anesthesia operation can be performed. Multiple feedback systems are integrated in the trainer that mimics the feel of breaking through the ligamentum flavum and the lumbar puncture itself.
A built-in lithium battery supports wireless functionality that supports up to 5 hours of practice on one charge.
Technical Specifications of the Product
- Product Dimensions: 32.3 in x 24.8 in x 13.4 in
- Product Weight: 32.2 lbs.
- Included with Purchase:
- 1 x Adult Lumbar Puncture Simulator
- 2 x Puncture Pads (1 installed, 1 spare)
- 1 x Syringe
- 1 x Charger
- 1 x Operation manual
Warranty Information
Anatomy Lab
Warranty Period: 1 Year
Reliable Realism
The Anatomy Lab’s mission is to provide quality, affordable models and medical task trainers to every client. The Anatomy Lab offers a One Year Warranty for all its products and extensive product support every step of the way, including product manuals and care instructions.
What the Warranty Covers
The Anatomy Lab is made for a range of applications, which is why we understand that accidents can happen. To ensure you have a product you can count on, whether you’re a beginner or professional, The Anatomy Lab Warranty covers a variety of matters:
- If at any time during this warranty period your Anatomy Lab product does not live up to its guarantee of quality, we will repair or replace the model.
- Here is what’s covered:
- If your anatomical model or medical task trainer breaks or significantly degrades from normal everyday use, defined as:
- Display, disassembly, and reassembly of parts designed to be removed from the product.
- Functionality, such as blood draw, catheterization, irrigation, airway management and the like, utilizing parts and accessories included with the Anatomy Lab (or approved equivalent, such as correct gauge of needle, compatible mixtures, and medical devices).
- Indoor use without extreme exposure to UV light, heat or cold.
- Care and storage in accordance with the Anatomy Lab Care & Maintenance Guide.
- If your anatomical model or medical task trainer does not perform as described.
- If your anatomical model or medical task trainer breaks or significantly degrades from normal everyday use, defined as:
- If you lose a part or hardware, we will help you find a replacement (shipping costs may apply).
Warranty Limitations
The Anatomy Lab stands by its products and is proud to know that clients use them in a variety of settings, including medical offices, in the lab and even in creative studios. Because this product fits a variety of applications, unfortunately, the warranty does have some limitations.
- We cannot cover misuse, improper storage, mishandling, or mistreatment under warranty. Because we provide models for education and training, repurposing models for use outside of demonstration, such as mechanical testing, device validation, or other clinical applications outside of education, the warranty shall be voided. Examples include:
- Dropping or abusing your product.
- Improper cleaning or storage of your product.
- Modifications to the product, such as markings, additional or negated hardware, drilling, cutting, or otherwise altering your anatomical model.
- Utilizing unapproved accessories or devices, for example, incorrect size needles or catheters, or unapproved mixtures of solutions.
- Improper assembly or use outside of medical simulation.
- Excessive stress on functional parts, such as vertebral stress or joint over-extension.
- Damage due to negligence, theft, property damage, or the like are not covered by The Anatomy Lab warranty.
- While we will always be here to support you, we cannot provide customers with a return label for any products shipped to a location outside of the United States.
How to File a Warranty Claim
Our dedicated Customer Service team is available to help over phone, email or chat and we will work with you to find the most cost and time effective solution that suits your needs.
- The best way to protect your purchase is to register your product online right when you receive it, so you never have to worry about losing the receipt or contacting us outside of the warranty period. Visit this page to register your product under warranty. You will need to provide the following information:
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Place of Purchase
- Order Number
- Date of Purchase
- Customer must provide proof of purchase alongside any claim of defect, or warranty cannot be honored. This ensures the authenticity of the model.
- Photographs must be provided when a warranty claim is made, indicating the defect in the model and the current condition of the model before it is retrieved by The Anatomy Lab.
- All decisions regarding warranty matters shall be at the sole discretion of The Anatomy Lab or its Authorized Dealers.
