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accession: "0001493152-23-036867"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SINT"
cik: "0001269026"
company_name: "Sintx Technologies, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-10-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T01:30:31.204286+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SINTX awarded $1.97M NIH Phase II grant for 3D printed spinal implant

## Summary
- NIH Phase II SBIR grant of $1,972,826 to develop 3D printed silicon nitride-PEEK spinal implant.
- Fourth NIH grant awarded to SINTX since Phase I award in September 2021.
- 24-month project includes design validation, mechanical testing, biocompatibility, and in vivo studies.
- Successful execution will enable FDA 510(k) clearance and potential antimicrobial device claim.
- Collaboration with University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for testing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-036867
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SINT
- cik: 0001269026
- company_name: Sintx Technologies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-10-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1269026/000149315223036867/0001493152-23-036867-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1269026/000149315223036867/form8-k.htm

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