Muscle energy converter activated assist system and method
US5888186A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/82
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for assisting the operation of a patient's heart. The system includes a muscle energy converter which is capable of connecting to a muscle of the patient for converting energy of the muscle into a mechanical force. The system also includes a ventricular assist device connected to the muscle energy converter for receiving the mechanical force from the muscle energy converter and compressing the heart of the patient. The assist device is capable of connection and operational engagement with the heart. A method for assisting the operation of a patient's heart. The method includes the steps of converting energy from a muscle to a mechanical force with a muscle energy converter. Then, there is the step of compressing the heart of the patient with an assist device with the mechanical force from the muscle energy converter.
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