A Method of Nitric Oxide Delivery for Healing and Organ Preservation

Description:

Invention:

The invention is a medical device, more specifically a bandage, which releases Nitric Oxide to help heal wounds, improve blood circulation and preserve organs being stored for transplant.

 

Nitric Oxide opens blood vessels and keep them relaxed, two of the key factors that help blood flow. Secondly this device inhibits thrombosis thereby preserving transplant organs. Though some recent efforts toward Nitric Oxide delivery have been concentrated on the fabrication of materials that release Nitric Oxide, this invention permits practitioners to control the discharge of this gas itself. This innate feature ensures that no harmful byproduct is formed as a result of the chemical interactions and gives more flexibility with the administration of the Nitric Oxide.

 

Background:

Time is the key factor in the organ transplantation process. A decrease of Nitric Oxide is an underlying reason for previously stored transplant organs to fail. The use of nitric oxide after cold storage of the donated organ may help maintain normal functioning after the transplant. More recently Nitric Oxide has also offered to help diabetic patients who suffer from lower blood flow in their extremities, especially in their feet. Though Nitric Oxide has defined benefits, the storage and controlled delivery of the Nitric Oxide gas itself has not been perfected.

 

 

Benefits:

·         Creates no harmful byproduct

·         Increases time an organ can be in storage before transplanted

 

IP Status:

·         US patent 9,216,198 issued December 22, 2015

This technology is available for exclusive or non-exclusive licensing

 

Inventors:

·         Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr, Professor, Department of Chemistry, UT Dallas

·         Harvey A. Liu Ph.D, Student, Department of Chemistry, UT Dallas

 

 

Contact: otc@utdallas.edu

Tech ID: 08-007

Patent Information:
Category(s):
Materials
Biomedical
For Information, Contact:
OTC Licensing
otc@utdallas.edu
Inventors:
Kenneth Balkus
Harvey Liu
Chalita Ratanatawanate
Keywords:
Biocompatible
Chemistry
Devices
Drug Delivery
Engineering & Physical Sciences
Healthcare
Medical
Medical Devices
Therapeutics
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