SBIR/STTR Research Award
Biopolymer Fiber as a Bioabsorbable Monofilament Suture
Award amount
$756,749Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
2004Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Branch
- National Institutes of Health
- Recipient company
- Tepha Inc.
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- NB1JDAYJLSH3
- Solicitation number
- PHS2004-2
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this research is to develop a monofilament absorbable suture with a 50% retention of strength three months after implantation. This product is expected to meet an unmet need in the suture market fo
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
Verified by the same UEI. These are other public SBIR/STTR award pages, not a merged company record.
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair device
- A new absorbable mesh for hernia repair
- A new absorbable antimicrobial bone graft substitute
- A New Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
- A new absorbable mesh for hernia repair
Research funding history
7 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2002–2006). Reported award amounts total $2,037,406. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Health and Human Services