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Development of a Dual-Use Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Hyper Portable Trauma Unit C-arm (TRU-C)
Award last edited on: 5/27/2022

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$799,871
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF21A-TCSO1
Principal Investigator
Clark Turner

Company Information

Turner Innovations LC

1119 South 1680 West
Orem, UT 84058
   (801) 796-2951
   sales@tmedtech.com
   www.turnerinnovation.com/index.html
Location: Single
Congr. District: 03
County: Utah

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-21-P-1346
Start Date: 4/9/2021    Completed: 7/9/2021
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$49,999
The objectives of this Phase I STTR are to define current capabilities, identify surgical use cases, and perform an operational needs assessment of a portable battery powered dual-use fluoroscopy/radiography system used in Trauma environments. The Smart-C mini C-arm device will be evaluated by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) surgery teams. Deployed military and civilian trauma environments are to be investigated. The outputs of the Phase I STTR are definitions of use case, capability, and an operational needs assessments detailed in a final report. Under the direction of PI Dr. Clark Turner a system prototype concept design is to be designed and reviewed prior to a Phase II award submission.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8649-22-P-0665
Start Date: 3/9/2022    Completed: 6/9/2023
Phase II year
2022
Phase II Amount
$749,872
The goal of this project is to develop hyper-portable battery-powered dual-use (Radiography and Fluoroscopy) X-ray imaging capabilities for diagnosis and treatment of Trauma injuries for modern warfighter in battlefield and civilian scenarios. Turner Innovations, Orem, Utah, has patented and developed the Smart-C, the world’s first portable battery-powered 16 lb. mini C-arm that is hand positionable and carried. As shown during Phase I the system is unparalleled in its ability to perform image for extremity surgeries in forward environments. Utilizing many of the core miniaturization and X-ray source technologies a larger, more powerful, full body imaging system prototype will be developed. The alpha prototype will provide higher X-ray power (>100kV, >1 mA) and a larger imaging area (>20cm x 20cm) while still providing many of the revolutionary features of the Smart-C being: smaller, lighter, collapsible, energy-efficient, battery powered, flexible, wireless, and easy to use. This dual-use medical X-ray imaging equipment will reduce lift requirements and provide improved trauma treatment closer to the point of injury/care. Working in collaboration with Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) (as the customer) and Special Operations Command Medical Integration and Development (SOCMID) (as end-user) real world feedback will be provided early and continuously during the 12 month performance period; ensuring the end product technical requirements meets the Air Force operational needs.