Methods and systems for upgrading ventricle assist devices
US10207039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices for an updatable blood pump are disclosed herein. The blood pump can be part of a mechanical circulatory support system that can include a system controller and the blood pump. The blood pump can include a rotary motor and a control unit that can communicate with the system controller. The system controller can initiate the update process and can provide the update to the blood pump. Upon initiation of the update process, the control unit can stop the rotary motor. While the rotary motor is stopped, the blood pump can be updated. At the completion of the update, the rotary pump can be restarted.
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