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PS FP7 Clinical and mechanical trials of new composite hip joint endoprosthesis (10 PL 61AK 3IF5)
A Polish SME active in plastics manufacturing sector invented a new model of hip joint prosthesis which surface is covered with PE (polyethylene). The company is looking for research partners among RTD entities to perform endurance research (static and dynamic) and hospitals specialized in regenerative medicine to carry out clinical trials of the invention within 7th Framework Programme, Capacities: Research for SMEs. The partners are expected to collaborate in testing of novel endoprosthesis.
Country: Poland
Type: REQUEST
Date: 07.09.2010
The aim of this project is to eliminate disadvantages of so far used hip joint prosthesis made of other materials. There are frequent cases of stratification after certain time of exploitation of currently used prosthesis. The main problem with metal prosthesis is a corrosion process and penetration of metal ions to organism. This results in several intricaces like inflammatory reactions, metalosis and degradation of tissues leading to malfunctions of implants and to need of revised operations. Clinical trials of prototypes should confirm that new prosthesis ensures good bio-affinity with human organism.
A Polish company is looking for a coordinator and is ready to play a role of partner in a research consortium.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
Call reference: FP7-SME-2011-BSG (Benefits of Specific Groups) Programme Capacities; Research for SMEs, Deadline 08/12/2010
Proposal at initial development stage. Percentage of EU funding: up to 50 %.
Requested EU funding approx. 3 MEUR. Partners from industry or research sector should perform tests of physico-mechanical endurance. Partners from medical sector are expected to carry on trials on living cells cultures and clinical research.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights:
Requested Cooperation: Absolutely novel process, Joint further development
- Type of partner sought: RTD performers, clinical hospitals.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Research on materials technology; clinical research.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: testing of physico-mechanical endurance; trials on living cells cultures.
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
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