Product parts (and accessories)
Monkey-type Experimental Animal Procedure Simulator

Mimicky Vessel
Instruction Manual

Main unit x1

Replacement blood vessel x5

Bottle ×1

Flexible arm ×1

Please handle this product gently as if it were a real monkey!
- Let's cultivate a heart that takes care of experimental animals -Please check the contents of this package immediately after purchase. If any components are damaged or missing,please contact Sankyo Labo Service or the place of purchase immediately.

Contents

Foreword ………………………… 1
Points to note during handling … 1

Part names……………………… 2

Preparation before use ………… 3
Cleaning …………………………… 5

Product outline …………………… 1
Product parts (and accessories) … 2

Baby powder
x1

ForewordThank you for purchasing this Sankyo Labo Service monkey simulator.
Please be sure to read this instruction manual before use, and follow the instructions forcorrect use. Furthermore, keep this manual in a safe place together with the product.

Special lubricant
x1

Instruction manual(this document)
x1

Part names

Points to note during handling
The main unit has an extremely fine structure, and is made using materials that make it feel
just like a live monkey. Be sure to observe the following to avoid damage and deterioration.
* Do not pull or twist it firmly.
* Do not touch it with sharp objects such as cutter knives or needles.
* Be sure to follow the procedures given in "Cleaning" (P.5).
Use only the special lubricant which is included as an accessory. Using any other type oflubricant may cause rapid deterioration of the model.
Always wear gloves when handling the model to prevent dust or dirt from adhering to the model.
(During practice, this will also improve the sensation of carrying out an actual test.)

Main tube

L clipForearm

Sub-tube

Upper arm

Product outline
This product is a simulator which is based on experimental animals (long-tailed macaques).
It recreates the feeling of handling a live monkey, and can be used for the following simulated
practice.

(1) Drawing blood

Clamp

Clamp
Blood vessel(2) Intravenous injections
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Preparation before use(Preparation before use [continued])5

Carry out the following preparation before using this product.
Note2

Gently pull the forearm so that it ispartially separated from the upper arm.

Fit the forearm back into theupper arm.

Upper arm

In order to more closely replicate the feel of a live monkey, apply the special accessory

Special lubricant

lubricant to the blood vessel before use.

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Apply the special lubricant to theblood vessel.

Pass the main tube through themounting hole in the upper arm.

Upper arm

Upper arm

Blood vessel
Forearm

NoteMain tube

The lubricant which is squeezed into the main unit will leak onto the surface of the main unit
while it is being used, and will dry out there. When using the model each time, and also if thesurface dries out, add more lubricant.

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Mounting holeForearm

8

Fill the bottle with water.

Secure the model with the flexible arm.
Suspend the bottle so that it ispositioned higher than the model.

3 Suspend the bottle.
Bottle1 Attach the flexible arm
to a strong pole orsimilar to secure it.

Clamp

3

4

Insert the main tube into theblood vessel.

While gently pulling the main tube, fit
the forearm back into the upper arm.
Upper arm

Main tube

Flexible arm

CAUTION Close the clamp of the main tube
before pouring in the water.

2 Attach the L clip.

Forearm

Blood vessel

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Main unit

Open the clamps of the main tube and the sub-tube, check that the water flows
out of the bottle, and then close the clamp of the sub-tube.

Main tube
Open the clamp

Note

Pull the main tube bit by bit so that

Sub-tubeOpen the clamp

the blood vessel does not get caught
in the groove in the upper arm.

Main tube
Sub-tube(Continued on next page)34

After water flows out,
close the clampCleaning(Cleaning [continued])

After use, drain off all of the water from inside the model, replace the blood vessel, and clean
off any dust or dirt before storing the model away.

Cleaning after use

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Insert the blood vessel into the mounting hole in the forearm.
Sub-tube
Forearm

2

Open the clamp of the sub-tube, andthen drain off any water which
remains inside the model.

Close the clamp of the main tube,
and then disconnect the blood vessel
from the main tube.
Clamp

Main tube

Clamp
Blood vessel

Insert this far

3

4

Pull the main tube out of theupper arm.
Upper arm

Gently pull the forearm to remove itfrom the upper arm.

Upper arm
Main tube
Forearm
Mounting hole

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Pull the sub-tube out from themounting hole in the forearm.
Sub-tube

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After this, carry out the same procedure in steps 3 to 6 in "Preparation before use"(P.3 - 4) to reassemble the model.
Gently rinse the model in water, or clean it with neutral detergent and then wipe it dry
with a soft cloth.
Apply a small amount of the accessory baby powder to the forearm, and then place themodel into its special case for storage.
If carrying out repeated injections and a large number of holes are made in theforearm, purchase a replacement forearm (sold separately).

Points to note during cleaning
Pull the blood vessel out of thesub-tube.
Sub-tube

Replace the bloodvessel with a new one.

Do not use solvents such as thinner. Doing so might damage the model.
Do not sterilize the model in an autoclave. Doing so might damage the model.
Store the parts in a cool, dark place away from high temperatures, high humidity and direct sunlight.

ForearmNote

Use one of the accessory bloodvessels or a replacement blood vessel(sold separately).
(Continued on next page)5613-16, Nishi-Ichinoe 2-chome, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
TEL.03-3656-5559
E-mail:skl-tokyo@sankyolabo.co.jp
URL:http://www.sankyolabo.co.jp/
Specifications and appearance for this product are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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