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US 2011/0218383 A1Published application
Portable controller and power source for mechanical circulation support systems
AssigneeMinnetronix, Inc.
InventorsKenneth E. Broen, Corey D. Brown, Don W. E. Evans, David J. Hansen, Anne F. Mickelson, Richard A. Nazarian
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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 for variable form factors to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.
Claims52
A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system comprising:
- a first power source;
- a second power source;
- a hinged housing interposed between and configured to receive the first and second power sources;
- and
- control electronics arranged within the hinged housing.
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A mechanical circulation support system comprising:
- an implantable pump;
- and
- a portable external device comprising:
- a first power source;
- a second power source;
- a hinged housing interposed between and configured to receive the first and second power sources;
- and
- control electronics arranged within the hinged housing,
- wherein at least one of the first power source and the second power source is configured to power the implantable pump.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.