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Methodology for NASA technology transfer in medicine

D J Rouse, J N Brown, R P Whitten

    Medical Instrumentation
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    NASA technology transfer in medicine involves clinicians and industry. Aerospace innovations, like those in an improved artificial sphincter, reduce patient risk and healthcare costs through high-reliability components.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Aerospace Technology Transfer
    • Medical Device Innovation

    Background:

    • NASA's technology transfer program emphasizes collaboration.
    • Commercialization of NASA technology aims for broad medical community access.
    • Integrating aerospace components into medical devices is a key strategy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight successful technology transfer from aerospace to medicine.
    • To demonstrate the benefits of involving clinicians and industry.
    • To showcase the development of an improved artificial sphincter.

    Main Methods:

    • Active involvement of clinicians, medical device industry, and government health agencies.
    • Focus on projects leading to commercially available medical products.
    • Incorporation of high-reliability aerospace components into medical devices.

    Main Results:

    • Successful development of an improved artificial sphincter.
    • Demonstrated reduction in patient risk and healthcare costs.
    • Validation of NASA's methodology for technology transfer.

    Conclusions:

    • Collaboration between industry and NASA is critical for medical technology advancement.
    • Aerospace technology can significantly enhance medical prosthetics.
    • This approach benefits patients and the healthcare system.

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