COMMERCIALIZATION

NASA LED arrays have already flown on Space Shuttle missions for studies of plant growth.

Improved wound healing may have multiple applications, including civilian medical care, military situations, and long-term space flight.

Phase II objectives have included the development of a tri-photon light source and human clinical trials at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

The FDA pre-approved the procedure.

Verification of operation in ISS environment to be determined.

GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS

Wounds are slow to heal in a microgravity environment. Muscle and bone atrophy are well documented in astronauts, and various minor injuries have been reported not to heal until landing on Earth. LED therapy could keep what would be termed as minor wounds on Earth from becoming mission-catastrophic in space.

While under contract to NASA, QDI's LEDs have been utilized as part of a cancer treatment. In Special Operations, LED arrays could be used for improved wound healing and in the treatment of problem wounds, as well as speeding deconditioned personnel to full-duty performance.

LED usage has been approved by the Naval Special Warfare Command.