A passively suspended Tesla pump left ventricular assist device.
A passively suspended Tesla pump left ventricular assist device.
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DOI:
10.1097/mat.0b013e3181bae73e
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发表时间:
2009-11
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Rosenberg G
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Izraelev V;Weiss WJ;Fritz B;Newswanger RK;Paterson EG;Snyder A;Medvitz RB;Cysyk J;Pae WE;Hicks D;Lukic B;Rosenberg G
The design and initial test results of a new passively suspended Tesla type LAVD blood pump are described. CFD analysis was used in the design of the pump. Overall size of the prototype device is 50 mm in diameter and 75 mm in length. The pump rotor has a density lower than that of blood and when spinning inside the stator in blood it creates a buoyant centering force that suspends the rotor in the radial direction. The axial magnetic force between the rotor and stator restrain the rotor in the axial direction. The pump is capable of pumping up to 10 liters/min at a 70 mmHg head rise at 8000 RPM. The pump has demonstrated a normalized index of hemolysis level below .02 mg/dL for flows between 2 and 9.7 L/min. An inlet pressure sensor has also been incorporated into the inlet cannula wall and will be used for control purposes. One initial in vivo study showed an encouraging result. Further CFD modeling refinements are planned as well as endurance testing of the device.