Ultrasound Neuromodulation Device (Transducer)

Concepts

• plymouth
• individualized device registration
• transducer
• a multi-phased array transducer
• ultrasound neuromodulation device
• a ultrasound neuromodulation device
• neuromodulation
• ultrasound
• device
• non-invasive brain modulation

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Description

The University of Plymouth requires a ultrasound neuromodulation device which is designed for human use, specifically for non-invasive brain modulation. It is not a High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) device and is not intended for surgery or tissue ablation. The system will utilize a multi-phased array transducer with 256 elements, with 128 elements positioned on each side of the head, targeting the temples. Acoustic simulation is included to optimize targeting and effectiveness. An MR-compatible version of the device is available for precise positioning and integration with imaging. Additionally, the system incorporates facial recognition to facilitate individualized device registration and setup for each participant.

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Legal Justification

This supplier is the sole owner and manufacturer of a multi-phased array system for human transcranial focused ultrasound research with 256 elements, with 128 elements positioned on each side of the head, targeting the temples. Acoustic simulation is included to optimize targeting and effectiveness. An MR-compatible version of the device is available for precise positioning and integration with imaging. Additionally, the system incorporates facial recognition to facilitate individualized device registration and setup for each participant. This device is a prototype designed for human use, specifically for non-invasive brain modulation. It is understood to be a prototype/novel good to be used for the purposes of research, experiment, study or development. This allows for a direct award to a supplier under the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, Paragraph 2 (c) The device will be used by the University as part of the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) funded research programme. Further details; https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/6-5m-project-aims-to-revolutionise-mental-health... Additional Information: No Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (UK2) has been issued due to the prototype nature of this goods. Internal Conflict Assessment has been completed. The Supplier is not understood to be an Excluded Supplier as defined by the Procurement Act 2023, Section 57

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