Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute PA-23-231
SAVE-FistulaS: A Pivotal Study of SelfWrap-Assisted ArterioVEnous FistulaS
Recipient
VENOSTENT, INC.
Award Amount
$1,212,392.00
Ceiling
$1,212,392.00
Awarded
May 19, 2026
Identifier
PA-23-231
NIH grant awarded to VENOSTENT, INC. for a pivotal study on bioabsorbable wraps for arteriovenous fistulas to improve vascular surgery outcomes, funded by NHLBI under SBIR/STTR programs.
Description
A NIH grant opportunity for a pivotal study involving a bioabsorbable perivascular wrap for arteriovenous fistulas aimed at improving vascular surgery outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease. The project includes preclinical and clinical studies focusing on safety and effectiveness, funded by the NIH NHLBI as part of the NIH SBIR and STTR programs, involving innovative bioabsorbable smart polymers with the goal of FDA approval and potential revolution in vascular surgery.