NIH Reporter #5SB1MH139143-02

Commercialization Readiness for a Portable PET Insert System for Simultaneous TOF-PET and MR Brain Imaging

This opportunity involves the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) awarding PETCOIL, INC. a contract to commercialize a portable PET insert system for simultaneous TOF-PET and MR brain imaging. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - OEM/Vendor: - PETCOIL, INC. (highlighted as the sole OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Commercialization readiness services for a portable, brain-dedicated PET insert system - System designed for simultaneous Time-of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography (TOF-PET) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) brain imaging - Intended to be compatible with any MRI system - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Finalization of industrial design and manufacturing - Verification and validation of safety and performance for regulatory submission - Development of regulatory strategy and preparation for FDA submission - Focus on improving accessibility and imaging resolution for neurological and mental health disorders - NAICS code 237110 is referenced - No attachments or detailed product specifications are provided

Description

This project supports the commercialization of a portable, brain-dedicated PET system that can be inserted into any MRI system to lower costs and improve imaging resolution for neurological and mental health disorders. The system aims to make simultaneous PET/MRI more accessible, with higher photon sensitivity and finer spatial resolution. Objectives include finalizing industrial design and manufacturing process, verifying and validating safety and performance for regulatory submission, and developing regulatory strategy and preparing FDA submission. The project timeline spans from March 11, 2025 to February 29, 2028.

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