NASA Develops Ventilator Prototype in 37 Days The device, named VITAL, was tested at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City on a “high fidelity human patient simulator.” VITAL is intended to last up to four months and is “specifically tailored’ for coronavirus patients.
Icahn Director Matthew Levin, via 'The Hill' The machine also requires fewer parts than the traditional ventilator and can be built more quickly, according to NASA.
NASA is seeking expedited approval from the FDA through an emergency use authorization.
