The primary objective of this multi-center project is to stimulate innovation in implantable ventricular assist systems that are designed to achieve at least a five-year lifetime. It is anticipated that the proposed systems will incorporate the latest advances in our understanding of circulatory support requirements, including physiology, materials science, physics and bioengineering, biocompatibility, tissue engineering, in situ tissue renewal, quality control, and manufacturing.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Heart And Vascular Diseases (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HV058154-000
Application #
2318060
Study Section
Project Start
1995-09-30
Project End
2000-09-29
Budget Start
1995-09-30
Budget End
1996-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Abiomed, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
050636737
City
Danvers
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01923
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