Ethicon — anatomical simulators · j&j
Development of anatomical simulators and visual solutions applied to surgical training, medical-device validation, and specialized communication for Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon line.
A brief with no available suppliers.
The project emerged from the need to develop functional anatomical simulators for specialized medical training. At the time, no suppliers — local or international — could produce this kind of solution under the specifications required for clinical testing and technical training.
The challenge meant researching materials, developing functional anatomical geometries, and translating complex medical concepts into physical structures able to withstand suturing, cutting, and surgical-device validation.
Anatomical design and material exploration.
We developed foam and gel anatomical simulators representing organs such as the heart, lung, kidney, and intestines, using materials that replicate elasticity, density, and surface behavior close to biological tissue.
The process spanned visual conceptualization, cutting, production, physical validation, and functional adaptation for different clinical training scenarios.
The simulators were used in medical education, surgical training, and validation of Ethicon suturing and sealing devices — alongside visual communication support and pieces for Johnson & Johnson training programs.
Functional solutions where none existed.
Functional anatomical solutions delivered for specialized medical training in a context with no suppliers able to meet the technical requirements. The pieces enabled validation, training, and clinical communication for the Ethicon line.