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Method and system for physiologic control of a blood pump

US8303482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2005
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3334
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A physiologic control system and method for controlling a blood pump system such as a VAD system. The pump system includes, for example, a blood pump and a controller for controlling the pump. The system may further include a flow measurement device. A desired peak to peak flow amplitude is determined, and then adjusted in response to various system parameters either manually or automatically by the system.

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