Cardiac assistance system having two pumps
US10744248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/878
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac assistance system is provided that comprises two pumps and cannulae connected thereto. A first pump of the two pumps is configured to connect to a right heart system via a first fluid channel. The first fluid channel formed at least partially by a first two cannulae of the cannulae. A second pump of the two pumps is configured to connect to a left heart system via a second fluid channel. The second fluid channel formed at least partially by a second two of the cannulae. The two pumps are configured as rotary pumps for arrangement outside a patient's body.
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