SBIR/STTR Research Award
Electro-Therapeutic Pain Blocking Splints and Bandages
Award amount
$750,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
1997Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Branch
- Not reported
- Recipient company
- Cyclotec Medical Industries,
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
The advanced development of two widely prescribed acute trauma therapies, supportive splintsand TENS devices, (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), a pain blocking modality. Splintingdevice applications of compression and stabilization aid in control of pain as does TENS. Product designfocuses specifically on application of newly available materials. Cyclotec's principal investigator, StephenMichelson, founded All Orthopedic Appliances Company and introduced velcro attached fabric splintsin 1964. Today, vacuum formed plastic and molded foam that can advance technology exist, but havenever been applied to improve the treatment of fractures, sprains, strains and contusions. Michelsonfurther invented and patented TENS devices in the late 1970's and is focusing on state-of-the-artinnovations. Cyclotec's improved splints and pain control devices will favorably compete with currentlyavailable substantially equivalent products. TENS has none of drug's invasive stigmas of narcosis,addictive potentials, side effects and contraindications. Safety and efficacy are maximized. Cyclotec'sdevelopments will appeal to patients, physicians and third party providers. Cyclotec's consultantsanticipate success. Today's splint volume is $600,000,000; shared by 250+ companies. Marketingis projected through licensing innovations to existing growth companies. Cyclotec believes that it willquickly capture a major market share through timely and responsible development, testing, qualityassurance and innovation.
Technology keywords
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