HERMETIC PACKAGES AND FEEDTHROUGHS FOR NEURAL PROSTHESES 

NIH GUIDE, Volume 26, Number 23, July 18, 1997

 

RFP AVAILABLE:  NIH-NINDS-97-08

 

P.T. 34



Keywords:

  Prosthetic Device, Neural 

 

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

 

The Neural Prosthesis Program of the National Institute of

Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of

Health, is seeking a contract to develop and demonstrate the

reliability of implantable, microsized, hermetic packages and

feedthroughs for use in neural prostheses.  Such implants are needed

for the development of neural prostheses for individuals with sensory

and motor disabilities.  The implanted elements of these prostheses

include electrodes that interface with the biological tissue, a power

and telemetry receiver, control electronics, and a biocompatible

package for the implanted electronics.  The development of a

microsized, biocompatible package for neural prosthetic implants is

the focus of this work.  The goal of the project is to develop

hermetic packaging techniques that can be used to protect the

electronic circuitry needed for telemetry and powering of

microelectrodes, as might be used in the central nervous system, and

macroelectrodes, such as cuff or intramuscular electrodes for

peripheral prostheses.  Compared to cardiac pacemakers, the required

packages are 100 to 1,000 times smaller in volume and require a

greater number of feedthroughs.  The mean-time-to-failure for the

packages will be determined by means of accelerated testing.  In-vivo

testing of the packages will also be conducted using hermetic

packages that include a telemetry system and moisture sensors to

permit monitoring of package integrity in an animal model.  Personnel

with established expertise in hermetic packaging, microelectronics,

and bioengineering are needed.

 

It is anticipated that one award will be made for a period of three

years in February 1998.  This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP).

 

THE SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ONLY.  It will be

available on the following website:

http://ninds.nih.gov/cmb/rfp.htm.  The solicitation will be available

at this website 15 or more calendar days after the issuance of this

synopsis.  OFFERORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTINELY CHECKING THIS

WEBSITE FOR ANY POSSIBLE SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS THAT MAY BE ISSUED.

NO INDIVIDUAL NOTIFICATION OF ANY AMENDMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.  All

responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered

by the agency.

 

INQUIRIES

 

Inquiries may be directed to:

 

Laurie A. Leonard

Contracts Management Branch

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 901, MSC 9190

Bethesda, MD  20892

Telephone:  (301) 496-1813

Email:  LL44S@NIH.GOV

 

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