The Basic Open Surgical Skills (BOSS) Techincal Skills Starter Package is a flexible platform for developing basic to advanced technical surgical skills. The platform combines task features to practice instrument handling, suturing, injection, and knot tying techniques. Its easy-to-clean platform for synthetic or cadaveric task modules and ergonomic design make it an excellent skill-building tool.
The BOSS Starter Package includes a BOSS platform, the Student Tissue Pack, Suturing Instrument Kit, and a Guided Surgical Skills Training Video and Self-Assessment Metrics developed by the University of Washington.
A durable multi-use platform that can be used with any combination of materials
Ergonomic design ensures correct hand positioning
Small, portable platform perfect for simulation lab or home use
Provides a variety of tissue materials on which to practice basic surgical tasks
Tubing for knot tying under tension
Hook for knot tying
Cylindrical cup for knot tying and suturing at depth
Tissue tensioning device
An open site with a flexible fixation system
Surgical knot tying board
Peg Transfer Board
Basic to advanced suturing
Suturing on a skin surface
Subcuticular suturing
Knot tying under tension
Knot tying at depth
Administering injections
Instrument handling
Wound closure techniques
Bowel anastomosis
Dimensions: 17" x 13" x 4"
Weight: 6 lbs