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Title:

Enhancing Vascular Access Precision through Ultrasound Guidance

Agreement Number:

1025849

Agreement Value:

$275,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 11, 2024 - Dec 5, 2025

Description:

This project integrates two synergistic components to advance ultrasound-guided catheterization: the development of a lightweight exoskeleton and a VR training module. The exoskeleton enhances precision and stability, allowing healthcare professionals to perform catheterizations with one-handed attachment and maintaining needle control within the ultrasound plane, reducing complications and adhering to the ANTT technique. The VR module offers realistic training scenarios to improve proficiency, simulating clinical conditions with accurate procedural feedback. Together, these innovations aim to democratize ultrasound-guided procedures, enhancing accessibility, reducing risks, and improving patient safety.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Verdun, Quebec, CA H3E 0C8

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q4-1025849

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

753709948

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 275,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

Feb 19, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sononurse inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs

Federal Riding Number:

24077

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

3391

Amendments:

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