STITCH fills a gap in current surgical education as an innovative, portable, reusable, intermediate fidelity simulator that is accessible to end-users all over the world.

We aim to address a critical skillset which cuts across healthcare provider cadres in both rural and urban settings. STITCH harnesses the evidence-based power of simulation and the synergies of Biomedical Engineering and Obstetrics/Gynecology expertise to scale up surgical capacity in life-saving procedures to treat PPH.

In addition to its innovative design, STITCH’s development incorporates principles of sustainable manufacturing and collaborative partnership. The base, skin, and ureters are reusable. The uterus can withstand up to 20 rounds of compression sutures and uterine artery ligation. After sub-total hysterectomy, the uterus/pelvic organ entity will need to be replaced.