Rapid Detection of Bacterial Contamination in Platelets

Award Information

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 94263	Program Year/Program: 2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: FD001643	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: BioSense Technologies Inc.
4 ARROW DR WOBURN, MA 01801-2040
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2005

Title: Rapid Detection of Bacterial Contamination in Platelets

Agency: HHS

Contract: 1R43FD001643-01A1

Award Amount: $48,595.00

Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The development of a rapid and simple method for the diagnostic testing of pathogenic bacteria in platelet products is proposed. The technical approach is based on a novel implementation of impedance sensing to monitor cellular growth with unprecedented sensitivity and stability. This enables results to be obtained directly from platelet samples within hours with a simple, inexpensive, and easy to use device ideally suited for mass production. The innovative method avoid s the need for high cell densities, thus reducing the time from sample collection to detection of bacterial contamination from days to hours. Feasibility of the diagnostic tool will be demonstrated with several of the clinically significant bacterial strai ns which are often implicated in transfusion-related sepsis.

Principal Investigator:
Ronald J. Rieder
7819333635
RIEDER@BIOSENSETECH.COM

Business Contact:
Reider R. J
rieder@biosensetech.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

BIOSENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BIOSENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 4 ARROW DR WOBURN, MA 01801

EIN/Tax ID: 510423778

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees: N/A

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No