Abstract
A totally implantable centrifugal artificial heart is developed. With a preliminary plastic pump, Gyro PI-601, anti-traumatic character, antithrombogenicity and pump system feasibility are concluded. To improve the biocompatibility for a long term implantation, the material conversion from polycarbonate to titanium alloy proceeded. The titanium alloy showed the least platelet adhesive property among six medical grade materials: polycarbonate; polyethylene; silicon carbide; alumina ceramic; pure titanium; and Ti6A14V. The long-term left ventricular assist device (LDVA) implantation of this titanium pump for the permanent implantation of Gyro PI-2702, and the biocompatibility test are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 148 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 17th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference - San Antonio, TX, USA Duration: 06-02-1998 → 08-02-1998 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 1998 17th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference |
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| City | San Antonio, TX, USA |
| Period | 06-02-98 → 08-02-98 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Engineering