State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Heart-Assist Pump

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

1. Heart-Assist Pump Marker

Inscription. Developed by faculty here in the College of Engineering and in the College of Medicine in 1976 to prolong the lives of cardiovascular patients. It pioneered applications of fluid mechanics and was the first surgically implantable, seam-free pulsatile blood pump to receive widespread clinical use. It led to the Penn State Heart, first successfully implanted in 1985.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 40° 47.604′ N, 77° 51.797′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on West College Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 26) west of South Fraser Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wake Turbulence (within shouting distance of this marker); The State Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Dale Building (within shouting distance of this marker); R Values (within shouting distance of this marker); Diesel Engineering

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Industry Research (about 500 feet away); Driver Education (about 500 feet away); PENNSTAC (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 21, 2019

2. Heart-Assist Pump Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.