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 #
N01HV058158-005
Application #
6081609
Study Section
Project Start
1995-09-30
Project End
2000-09-29
Budget Start
1999-05-20
Budget End
2000-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Whalen Biomedical, Inc
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Somerville
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02420
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