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Title:

Youth Green - Development and Testing of Novel Surgical Instrument

Agreement Number:

912254

Agreement Value:

$10,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 3, 2018 - Mar 29, 2019

Description:

Majority of hospitals in North America use 3-5 disposable ports (aka trocars) for creating tunnels of various diameters in order to provide access for laparoscopic surgical instruments during every surgery. Moreover, up to 20% of these surgeries require port upsizing (replacing a small port with a larger port)—especially during emergencies thus leading to use of more environmentally harmful disposable ports and additional waste. In fact 9 million disposable ports are consumed annually just in North America (and 21 million globally). Xpan is developing a proprietary reposable expanding surgical port system that aims to improve patient safety, reduce surgical inefficiencies, and most importantly reduce hospital costs and waste associated wit

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:

Nobleton, Ontario, CA L7B 0A4

Reference Number:

172-2018-2019-Q3-912254

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

785665084

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 56 days.

Amendment Date

Jan 25, 2019

Recipient's Legal Name:

Xpan Inc

Federal Riding Name:

King--Vaughan

Federal Riding Number:

35043

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:

339110

Amendments:

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