Intracardiac device
AssigneeYale University
InventorPramod Bonde
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Abstract
The present invention provides intracardiac devices and methods of implanting the same. The intracardiac devices have a collapsible stent design and include an axial pump to support cardiac function. The axial pump can feature a shaftless fluid actuator for enhanced efficiency in fluid transfer while reducing blood cell trauma. The intracardiac devices include valves that are closeable to seal implanted devices from a subject's anatomy. The intracardiac devices include a cleaning system configured to introduce and circulate cleaning solutions and therapeutics to implanted devices. The intracardiac devices are wirelessly powered and controlled. The intracardiac devices can be implanted using minimally invasive procedures without the need for open heart surgery.
Claims20
An intracardiac device comprising:
- an elongate tubular body having a lumen running between two open ends;
- an axial pump positioned within the lumen;
- at least one valve positioned at each open end;
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- a centrifugal pump having an inlet and an outlet fluidly connected to the lumen of the body by a first and a second tube and a side port fluidly connected to at least one cleaning port by a third tube.
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