Award
NIH Reporter #1R44HL184709-01A1
Development of a Novel Pediatric LVAD for Home Discharge of Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
Recipient
CORVION, INC.
Award Amount
$1,499,984.00
Ceiling
$1,499,984.00
Awarded
August 10, 2026
Identifier
1R44HL184709-01A1
This award funds the development and testing of a pediatric LVAD device to improve quality of life for children with end-stage heart failure awaiting heart transplants, including pre-clinical and durability studies.
Description
Development of a Pediatric Left Ventricular Assist Device (P-LVAD) enabling children with end-stage heart failure to go home while awaiting a heart transplant or live with the device long term. The project includes creating the clinical-scale P-LVAD system, pre-clinical testing, device development, and long-term durability studies.