A percutaneous access device (pad) is an artificial aperture in the skin intended establish a permanent passageway between the inside and the outside of the body without interfering with host homeostasis. pads have multiple potential uses and have been studied extensively in relation to permanently… More

This project advances the development of a mechanical auxiliary ventricle (mav) for the treatment of intractable chronic left ventricular failure. the long-term objective is to qualify the mav system for fda approval for the system's components are an avalvular pumping chamber implanted in the… More

Exit-site tunnel infections leading to peritonitis are significant complications of continuous ambulatory peri- toneal dialysis (capd). an important factor contributing tosuch difficulties is the inability to prevent bacterial invasion of the site where the catheter giving access to theperitoneal… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this proposal is to finalize the development and begin the commercialization of an advanced percutaneous access device (PAD) appropriate for use in chronic home treatment modalities that require long-term body access, such as heart assist devices for… More