Self-propelled venous blood pump
US11311713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/857
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an implantable self-driven pump for use as a cavopulmonary assist device. The invention comprises an aortic turbine that uses some systemic blood from the left ventricle as an energy source and a venous pump that is coupled magnetically or mechanically to the turbine. The present invention more particularly relates to a cavopulmonary assist device (10) for a total cavopulmonary connection with superior vena cava-pulmonary artery anastomosis and inferior vena cava-pulmonary artery bridging via a conduit (9), said cavopulmonary assist device (10) comprising a pump unit (20) and a turbine unit (30) coupled by a shaft (401).
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