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Spinoff story
Cutting the Knee Surgery Cord
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
The first FDA-cleared wireless arthroscopic camera for minimally invasive knee surgeries and other orthopedic procedures got early support from NASA through the Adopt a City program, which enabled Glenn Research Center engineers to consult with nearby companies. Cleveland-based Lazurite now powers its medical device with aerospace-grade batteries used in spacesuits, on the International Space Station, and in satellites.