Award
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 11348042
Translation of flexSTIM: a biomimetic implanted pattern generator for effective long-term pressure injury prevention through automated weightshifting and enhanced tissue health.
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Awarded
June 16, 2026
Identifier
11348042
Award for preclinical testing of the flexSTIM biomimetic implantable pattern generator to prevent pressure injuries in Veterans with spinal cord injury, supporting IDE and in-vivo testing.
Description
This project involves preclinical testing for a fully implanted system to prevent pressure injuries in Veterans with spinal cord injury, utilizing the VA-patented flexSTIM biomimetic implantable pattern generator in combination with industry-standard intramuscular electrodes. The project aims to support an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and conduct in-vivo testing, with potential for early feasibility studies in Veterans.