Cycle race injury simulation showcases Leeds medtech innovations
A med-tech expo with a difference is set to take place against the backdrop of the Grand Départ International Business Festival on 3 July. A simulated cycling injury will showcase some of the region’s most advanced innovations in medical simulation and surgical technologies including new technologies for A&E, laparoscopic surgery and recovery scenarios.
National experts will come together in Leeds Metropolitan University’s new clinical suite for demonstrations of a select sample of technologies in an accessible manner and setting. Technical and industrial experts from award-winning firms will also be on-hand to share knowledge and illustrate the region’s capabilities in the delivery of innovative world-class health outcomes.
The session features interventions for combined injuries with a digital augmented reality introduction taking an injured professional cyclist through vital checks in A&E, into the clinical skills suite for a complex intubation, surgery and subsequent physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
The event will also feature Leeds Metropolitan University and Surgical Innovations signing a memorandum of understanding signalling their agreement to collaborate in the areas of research, development and educational delivery through the use of simulation.
Ann Sunderland, chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Skills Network and director of clinical skills and simulation at Leeds Metropolitan University, said: “Today marks the beginning of a new partnership between two key organisations within Leeds. Leeds Metropolitan University has an established reputation in the field of clinical skills and simulation and Surgical Innovations is an established manufacturer of surgical instruments. We are delighted to be consolidating our relationship today and look forward to working collaboratively with the company across many areas including continued professional development, to enhance the student learning experience through shared expertise and facilities, research and innovations.”
Andi Fox-Hiley, head of clinical training and education at Surgical Innovations, added: “Surgical Innovations has long since recognised the importance of education and training and are currently in the process of developing of a multimillion pound Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre on the outskirts of Leeds. The partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University will ensure that the training and education at this new state-of-the-art facility will be multi-professional, multiagency and trans-disciplinary and will support patient safety, research and innovation.”
The Leeds City Region is the UK’s first City of Health and Innovation and as such plays host to over 100 firms specialising in medical devices, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, with a rich talent pool of 143,000 employed in internationally competitive clusters in biotechnology, advanced surgical instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine and telehealth.
Leeds and Partners ceo, Lurene Joseph, added: “This is a dynamic behind-the-scenes exploration of our finest medical technologies, bringing years of research, development and precision engineering to life in real world scenarios. As core assets of the UK’s first city of Health Innovation, Leeds’ joined-up approach, specialised training and state-of-the-art facilities add value time and time again to progressive businesses that want to innovate at scale and build trusted relationships with major public sector health and social care commissioners.”
Leeds City Region also boasts a strong manufacturing base in the field of specialised medical devices, with many companies being award-winning firms in their respective fields, exporting to a range of overseas markets.
Participants in the event will be on hand to offer one-to-one interviews and include: Brandon Medical, Medasil Surgical, RSL Steeper (prosthetics and orthodontics), Surgical Innovations, Anetic Aid, Laerdal Medical and Leeds-based Tissuemed.