Intravascular blood pump system with integrated conductor(s) in housing and methods thereof
US11141580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3569
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an intravascular blood pump comprising a housing region that may be expandable, wherein the housing region comprises at least one trough extending along and/or around at least a portion of the length of the housing region, wherein the integrated lead trough(s) may be defined by or within the housing region. The integrated lead trough(s) may be configured to receive one or more electrical leads therein that may be in operative connection with a sensor and/or working element.
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