Implantable pump system

An implantable pump system comprising:

• an implantable blood pump including a pump motor;
• and
• a controller module adapted to be coupled to the blood pump, the controller module including
• a processor;
• a motor controller electrically coupled to the processor, the motor controller adapted to power the pump motor such that the pump motor operates at a desired speed, the motor controller adapted to output digital representations of pump motor operating parameters to the processor;
• a first memory device coupled to the processor for storing the digital signals representing pump motor operating parameters;
• and
• a user interface.

A data acquisition device for an implantable pump system including an implantable pump, a controller module coupled to the pump and including a memory for storing data regarding operation of the implantable pump, the data acquisition device comprising:

• a primary power supply;
• a computer;
• the data acquisition device adapted to be removably coupled to the controller module such that the power supply provides power to the controller module when the data acquisition device is coupled to the controller module;
• and
• the computer being programmed to exchange data with the controller module when the data acquisition device is coupled to the controller module.

A home support device for an implantable pump system including an implantable pump, a controller module coupled to the pump having a memory for storing data regarding operation of the implantable pump, and a rechargeable battery, the home support device comprising

• a power supply;
• a battery charger adapted to receive and charge the rechargeable battery;
• and
• a first connector adapted to removably couple the home support device to the controller module such that the power supply provides power to the controller module when the home support device is coupled to the controller module.

A method of controlling an implanted pump comprising the acts of:

• coupling a controller module to the implanted pump, the controller module including a processor, a display device, a user input device, and a digital memory;
• collecting operating parameters of the implantable pump;
• displaying the collected parameters on the display device as selected by a user via the input device;
• storing the collected parameters in the digital memory;
• and
• displaying the stored parameters on the display device as selected by a user via the input device.