Flow enhancement for circulatory support device
US11730946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inlet tube of a circulatory support device includes a first end configured to receive incoming blood and a second end coupled to a first end of a blood pump. A lumen extends from the first end to the second end, and a spiral feature is disposed within the lumen and configured to support a spiral flow of the incoming blood.
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