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Detecting pump suction, pump thrombus, and other adverse VAD motor events

US11617877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2020
Grant dateApr 4, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A controller for an implantable blood pump including processing circuitry configured to operate the implantable blood pump and a piezoelectric element in communication with the implantable blood pump.

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