Advanced Platform Technology Center

2023 Projects

Technology Transfer Assistance Program

The Cleveland Veterans Engineering Health Innovations Center (VehiCLE) is a group of engineers dedicated to translating VA technologies to the private sector via licensing, or for distribution within the national VA system, through fabricating high-level, functional prototypes, performing design and cost analyses, and constructing technical drawings, bill of materials (BOMs) and design history files (DHFs).  We are based out of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and partner with Sear's Think[box] at Case Western University, to access their state of the art makers space and fabrication machine shop.  Our goal is to complete 4-6 projects per year to assist the VA Technology Transfer Program (TTP) and VA innovators to further translation of their technologies through product development with considerations for increased manufacturability, including ease of fabrication, decreased weight, simplification of assembly, and reduced cost. 

Projects to Date
(FY 2023)

Adaptive Exercise Stimulation Sleeve

• This wearabile thigh sleeve allows for better cable organazition and execution of stimulation based exercises.
• Prototype A completed and delivered Nov 2022.
• The product is currently being used in physical therapy settings internally.

NPACK (Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic Kit)

• The NPACK is an all-in-one device that enables remote neuropsychological assessments by delivering an interface and all necessary components in a compact case.
• Prototype A completed Jan 2023.
• Software completed May 2023.

• The TEE Sterile Probe cover is a protective, extendable, flexible cover for TEE probes which is used for sterile transport of the probe from storage to the operating room.
• Prototype completed Mar 2023.

• This custom catheter allows for easier navigation of sharp turns in the male urianry tract.
• Prototype completed Sep 2023
• Custom model designed and created Oct 2023

• This project entailed creating a chest/ back mount for the control systems of an exoskeleton, as well as cable and cord management
• Prototype delivered Oct 2023

• The IRONMAN is a novel LVAD system that can be inserted through the venous system and allow for maximum heart assist in severe cases
• Design, CFD and flow analysis were completed May 2023
• Physical model delivered Feb 2023

• This MRI-safe "stoplight" allows an operator to communicate with patients that are hearing impaired while they are in an MRI procedure, or order to deliver breathing instructions
• Alpha prototype delivered May 2023
• Final prototype delivered Jan 2024

• The Smart Bolo is a wearable device that attaches to a nasal canula and alerts the wearer when their canula has become mis-aligned
• Prototype Delivered Sep 2023

• This device is a custom, spiral-pattern guide wire that can more easily navigate complex vascular pathways
• Prototypes delivered Aug 2023

• This custom syringe assist in pain managment procedures, allowing for single-hand use and removal of hands from the syringe during operation
• Prototype delivered Jul 2023

• The Ergonomic BIO adapter attached to a BIO device to allow a clinician to keep an ergonomic posture while performing procedures and diagnostics
• Alpha prototype delivered Aug 2023
• Final prototype delivered Mar 2024

• The Heat Safety Fence is a safeguar for hot wire cutting for individuals who have impaired vision
• Two separate protytpes each delivered Sep 2023

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