Contracted Kidney Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5156
Jaincolab's Contracted Kidney Model is a gross pathology teaching aid depicting the small, shrunken, and scarred kidney typically seen in end-stage chronic kidney disease. Used in medical, nursing, and pathology education, this model helps students visualize how progressive renal damage from conditions such as chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis, or long-standing hypertension leads to permanent loss of functioning kidney tissue. As a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer in India, Jaincolab supplies this and other gross pathology teaching models to colleges and training institutes across India and internationally.
A contracted (or "end-stage") kidney is characteristically reduced in size, with an irregular, granular or scarred surface and marked thinning of the cortex, reflecting long-standing nephron loss and replacement fibrosis. This appearance is a common final pathway of several chronic renal diseases, including chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis, and hypertensive nephrosclerosis. The Contracted Kidney Model gives students a clear gross-pathology reference point for correlating structural changes with the clinical picture of progressive renal failure.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Gross Pathology / Renal Teaching Model |
| Subject Depicted | Shrunken, scarred kidney of chronic kidney disease |
| Recommended Use | Medical, nursing and pathology teaching laboratories |
| Category | Biology Equipment |
| SKU | JC-BE-5156 |
Key Features
- Depicts the reduced size and granular, scarred surface of a contracted kidney
- Illustrates the common end-point of several chronic renal diseases
- Durable construction suitable for repeated classroom demonstration
- Complements Jaincolab's broader range of gross pathology teaching models
- Manufactured under Jaincolab's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality system
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of biology and pathology teaching models, serving educational and medical institutions across India and internationally. Explore related teaching aids such as the Wilms Tumor Model and the Micronodular Cirrhosis Model, or browse our full Biology Equipment range and Prepared Slides Equipments collection.
Applications
| Field | Application |
|---|---|
| Medical Colleges | Teaching renal pathology and chronic kidney disease |
| Nursing Institutes | Clinical correlation training for renal failure |
| Pathology Laboratories | Demonstrating gross morphological changes in chronic renal disease |
| Biology & Life Science Labs | General pathology and disease-model demonstration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Contracted Kidney Model show?
A1. It depicts a small, shrunken kidney with a scarred, granular surface, characteristic of end-stage chronic kidney disease.
Q2. What causes a kidney to become contracted?
A2. Long-standing conditions such as chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis, and hypertensive nephrosclerosis can all lead to progressive nephron loss and a contracted kidney.
Q3. Why does the kidney surface appear granular?
A3. Repeated cycles of tissue injury and scarring replace normal renal parenchyma with fibrous tissue, giving the surface an irregular, granular appearance.
Q4. Who uses this model?
A4. Medical, nursing, and pathology students use it to study the gross features of chronic kidney disease.
Q5. Does Jaincolab export this model internationally?
A5. Yes, Jaincolab manufactures and supplies this model to educational and medical institutions across India and internationally.
Request a Quote
To request pricing or place an order for the Contracted Kidney Model, please contact Jaincolab, a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer and exporter in India, via our Contact Us page.
