Blood pump with an ultrasound transducer
US8876685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8243
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood pump including an ultrasonic sensor mounted in or on a blood contacting surface of the blood pump. The ultrasonic sensor measures blood velocity and reports information to a blood pump controller. The ultrasonic sensor is directed to measure blood velocity in an inflow cannula connected to the blood pump.
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