The Contractor shall continue to modify and update the criteria, guidelines, procedures and ancillary equipment for hyperthermia systems developed under predecessor contract N01-CM-37512, and shall develop criteria, guidelines, procedures and ancillary equipment for the new hyperthermia systems which have become or have the potential of becoming commercially available, i.e., have FDA pre-market approval. Ultrasound and interstitial devices in particular shall be evaluated. Additionally, the Contractor shall conduct a hyperthermia quality assurance program based on the above criteria, guidelines, procedures and ancillary equipment, to conduct on-site examinations of hyperthermia systems and procedures at institutions requesting these services and to prepare and distribute educational materials that describe recommended standard procedures for the use of hyperthermia system.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Cancer Treatment (NCI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01CM087245-003
Application #
3615798
Study Section
Project Start
1988-06-30
Project End
1993-05-31
Budget Start
1990-06-29
Budget End
1991-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Allegheny-Singer Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
033098401
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15212
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