# Innovative Pneumothorax Decompression Device

> **NIH NIH R41** · ADVANCED MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CORPORATION · 2024 · $26,030

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
The proposed project relates to the development of an innovative, single-operator pneumothorax
decompression device that aims to improve the safety and time efficiency of therapeutic decompression. The
aim of neonatal pneumothorax decompression is to alleviate built-up air pockets inside the chest wall that
threaten the functionality of vital organs. Current procedures require a medical provider to assemble a
functional decompression “device” using multiple off-the-shelf modular components, which can be inefficient
and time consuming in emergency situations. Two medical providers are generally required to achieve the
therapy, which involves insertion of a needle into the chest wall with no feedback of needle depth. In addition,
the needle is subject to movement, potentially harming surrounding lung tissue, as stability of the needle
within the chest cavity is based solely on provider skill and steadiness. An innovative prototype device will be
designed, manufactured and evaluated.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 11005999
- **Project number:** 1R41HL176279-01
- **Recipient organization:** ADVANCED MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
- **Principal Investigator:** Jonathan R Strutt
- **Activity code:** R41 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $26,030
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-09-15 → 2024-12-05

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11005999

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 11005999, Innovative Pneumothorax Decompression Device (1R41HL176279-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/11005999. Licensed CC0.

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