A -- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT -- THE VA HAS DEVELOPED A PRESERVATIVE SOLUTION THAT ENHANCES THE VIABILITY OF TISSUES AND ORGANS.

Notice Date

February 26, 2001

Contracting Office

National Technology Transfer Center, Wheeling Jesuit University, 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003-6295

ZIP Code

26003-6295

Solicitation Number

00-025

Response Due

March 30, 2001

Point of Contact

William Chard -- 800-678-6882 or 304-243-2039

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the contracting officer via (wchard@nttc.edu)

Description

A Novel Solution for the Ex Vivo Preservation of Cardiovascular Tissue -- - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC), is seeking research partners to further develop and license this technology through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). -- - The VA has developed a preservative solution that enhances the viability of tissues and organs. The solutions primary application is preserving vein and free arterial grafts for coronary bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. A secondary application is preserving whole organs for transplant, and a third is in preserving the arrested heart during CABG surgery. -- - There is scientific evidence that the solution is superior to the other tested solutions in preserving the viability. To fully prove the value of the solution for vein graft preservation, more research is needed. The VA is seeking candidate partners to further develop and license the technology.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010228/ASOL012.HTM (W-056 SN50E5K7)