BIX-A1047 42cm Torso: Procurement Checklist for a Class Set

Short answer: BIX-A1047 is a 42 cm, 18-part asexual torso with a reference unit price of US $69.24. It is a compact model for nursing, medical and biology teaching. The purchase decision should not stop at the unit price: carton dimensions, gross weight, certification documents, spare organs and the number of units per student table determine the real landed cost.

Key takeaways

• Published price: US $69.24 per unit, subject to order quantity.
• Published form: 42 cm, 18 dissectible parts, asexual torso.
• Published claims: ISO and CE certification are stated on the page; request the certificates, not just the claim.
• Not published: carton size, gross weight, individual part list and material specification.
• Landed cost = unit price + freight + duty + local delivery + spares. Only the first term is on the page.

Unit economics at a glance

Quantity math: how many units for a class of 30?

These are product-cost only. Freight, duty, local delivery and spare organs are additional. The table is a planning tool, not a quotation; the unit price is explicitly “subject to the quantity of the order.”

Six documents to request before signing

1. Itemised 18-part list. The page states 18 parts but does not name them. You cannot compare bids without the list.
2. Carton dimensions, gross weight and units per carton. A 42 cm torso is compact, but a class set still has volume.
3. Material and cleaning instructions. Ask what the body and organs are made from and which disinfectants are compatible.
4. ISO and CE certificate numbers and scope. The page claims both; the certificate is the evidence.
5. Spare-part price list. Removable organs are the wear and loss items in a student lab.
6. Warranty, lead time and Incoterm. “Reference price” is not a delivery commitment.

Landed cost: the formula to use

Landed cost per unit = (unit price × quantity + freight + insurance + duty + local delivery + spare parts) ÷ quantity.

Two buyers can see the same US $69.24 and end up with very different landed costs. A single-unit order carries the full freight and customs clearance on one model; a 15-unit order spreads those costs. Ask the supplier for the carton data first, then ask a freight forwarder for a door-to-door quote using the actual volume and weight. Do not estimate freight from the product photo.

Duty depends on the HS classification and the importing country. We do not publish a rate here because it changes by destination and by the declared classification; confirm it with your customs broker before you compare suppliers.

What the evidence says about the teaching value

A meta-analysis of comparative studies found an advantage for physical models in anatomy teaching [1]. A study comparing three-dimensional physical models with two-dimensional computer presentations reported superior learning with the physical models [2]. A 2026 systematic review of virtual anatomy tables, immersive techniques and 3D printing argues that these tools supplement, rather than replace, hands-on models [3].

The limitation is specific to the product: A1047 is an 18-part torso, not a full-body cadaver or a dissection specimen. It teaches organ position and removable-part relationships. It does not teach tissue planes, variation or dissection technique.

Evaluation scorecard

Send your syllabus and the scorecard to ada-manikin@adaanatomy.com with the model number BIX-A1047. We will return the part list, carton data and a quantity quotation against the same criteria, so the comparison is like for like.

FAQ

Q1. What is the price of BIX-A1047?
The published reference unit price is US $69.24, subject to order quantity. Freight and duty are additional.

Q2. How many parts does it have?
18 dissectible parts. The page does not itemise them.

Q3. Is it life-size?
No. It is a 42 cm torso model, designed as a compact teaching model.

Q4. Is it suitable for nursing training?
The page lists medical schools, nursing training and biology classrooms as intended uses. It is an anatomy model, not a clinical procedure trainer.

Q5. What certifications are claimed?
ISO and CE are stated on the page. Request the certificate numbers and scope as part of the tender.

Q6. How do I get a quantity quote?
Email ada-manikin@adaanatomy.com with the quantity, city of delivery and required Incoterm. Ask for the 18-part list and carton dimensions in the same reply.

Request a quantity quotation

Write to ada-manikin@adaanatomy.com with your student count, teaching format and delivery city. If you are comparing A1047 with a larger torso, include both model numbers so the part lists and landed costs can be compared at the same level of detail.

References

1. The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2016.
2. The superiority of three-dimensional physical models to two-dimensional computer presentations in anatomy learning. Medical Education. 2018.
3. Advances in anatomy education: the role of virtual anatomy tables, immersive techniques, and 3D printing. A systematic review. Folia Morphologica. 2026.