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Portable controller with integral power source for mechanical circulation support systems

US8556795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MINNETRONIX, INC. · US

Inventors

Nathan J. Bolyard · Hudson, US
Don W. E. Evans · Windom, US
Thomas P. Sutera · Eden Prairie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 4, 2011
Grant date	Oct 15, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2209/088
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.

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