- Novel stent material for slow-release drug delivery to the urethra
- Unmet need: Effective mechanism to deliver drugs to the urethra
- Technology: Modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer compatible with currently used urethral stents
Website
https://uconn.flintbox.com/technologies/1D34C9338AE04FE8A3301A17E7571954
Potential Applications
- Use by pediatric and adult urologists to prevent strictures after surgery or treat urethral cancers
- Use by hospitals to prevent strictures after traumatic or iatrogenic urethral injuries
Contact Information
Name: Amit Kumar
Email: a.kumar@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-6938