Silicone
Plastinates (HP)
Silicone Plastinates by von Hagens Plastination reveal real human anatomy in captivating detail. Designed and dissected by expert anatomists, Silicone Plastinates provide unrivaled views of whole-body anatomy.
Real human tissue, without safety concerns
Plastination permanently preserves tissues by replacing water and fat with polymers, making them safe to handle without personal protective equipment. Silicone Plastinates require no specialist facility or storage conditions, enabling use across multiple types of learning environments.
Democratizing anatomical education
Silicone Plastinates are adaptable to a wide range of teaching and learning formats and are suitable for all ages and abilities of learners, from school pupils to university students, clinical practitioners, and patients.
Seamless integration into any curriculum
Silicone Plastinates integrate seamlessly into any type of curriculum and learning process with minimal adaptation. They are highly effective as standalone resources or as synergistic partners with more traditional resources and methodologies. Silicone Plastinates empower learners to instantly target threshold concepts and focus on their individual learning needs.
Anatomy from every angle
From single organs to whole bodies, silicone plastinates are available in a range of sizes and designs to match curricular, financial, and institutional needs. Both regional and systems-based anatomy are revealed from multiple and unique perspectives, facilitating a deeper comprehension of morphology, relationships, functions, and application.
Focus on what really matters
Boost learning time efficiency by providing captivating views of real anatomy: perfectly dissected, perfectly positioned, and perfectly preserved. When using Silicone Plastinates, learners have increased time to instantly focus on the exploration of anatomy that really matters; maximizing both learning and time efficiency.
Quality cannot be rushed
Silicone Plastinates are hand-crafted by our expert team in Germany, with each taking hundreds, if not thousands of person-hours to create. Each Silicone Plastinate is a unique piece that receives customized attention at every stage of the plastination process. Our unique process minimizes tissue shrinkage, ensuring every anatomical structure is representative of those found in the living body.
For the benefit of multiple generations
The high structural integrity of plastinated human tissue enhances its durability, enabling it to withstand regular use across multiple decades. Routine maintenance is simple, and should the worst happen, a comprehensive repair service is available.
Consistent. Accurate. Reliable.
Plastination enables the accurate and permanent positioning of anatomical structures, allowing optimized views of regions, systems, and spaces. Even the finest of named vessels and nerves can be displayed. This consistent presentation of anatomy provides efficiency and dependability for educators and learners by allowing Silicone Plastinates to form the heart of a robust and reproducible educational ecosystem. Deep curricular integration of real human tissue resources is now a reality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plastination process and how does it work?
What are Silicone Plastinates (HP)?
Silicone Plastinates reveal real dissected (gross) human anatomy in captivating detail. They are dry, odour free, and safe to handle. Designed and dissected by expert anatomists, they provide unrivalled views of whole bodies, body regions, body systems or single organs.
Can Plastinates be touched with uncovered hands?
Yes. Both Silicone Plastinates (HP) and Sheet Plastinates (HS) are safe to touch, non-hazardous, and require no specialist facility or storage conditions. They can be used by anyone and within multiple types learning environment (e.g. lab, classroom, patient-areas). To minimize the transfer of dirt (from user-to-specimen), we recommend handling using gloves.
Is it possible to order a bespoke specimen?
Yes. Bespoke Silicone Plastinates can be designed by qualified users to perfectly match their curricular and educational needs. For more details, see the Bespoke product information page and contact your sales representative.
