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Next generation total artificial heart

US11918798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2020
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 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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