Award
NIH Reporter #11252252
Improved Dialysis Cannulation Needle
Recipient
Minnesota HealthSolutions Corporation
Award Amount
$314,279.00
Ceiling
$314,279.00
Awarded
September 08, 2025
Identifier
11252252
Development of a safer dialysis cannulation needle to reduce infiltration injuries and improve patient safety during hemodialysis.
Description
This project aims to develop an improved dialysis cannulation needle that enhances safety for patients undergoing hemodialysis, particularly those with arteriovenous fistula access. The initiative addresses the high incidence of infiltration injuries and the psychological barriers to self-cannulation.