High efficiency blood pump
US10568998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2207/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood pump can include a pump housing, an impeller, and a hub. The pump housing can be configured to move blood from an inlet to an outlet thereof. The impeller can be housed in the pump housing, have a plurality of blades joined by a central ring, and be radially supported at the central ring by a bearing. The hub can transmit torque to the impeller using a radial magnetic coupling.
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