Next generation total artificial heart
US11918798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A total artificial heart system includes: at least one artificial ventricle coupled to (or capable of being coupled to) a chamber or a vessel of a human heart, and at least one drive system coupled to the artificial ventricle, the drive system including at least one implanted electric motor. The drive system causes the artificial ventricle to contract and expand.
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