18640303. CURVED OULET TUBE FOR BLOOD PUMP simplified abstract (MAGENTA MEDICAL LTD)
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CURVED OULET TUBE FOR BLOOD PUMP
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yosi Tuval of Even Yehuda (IL)
Gad Lubinsky of Ein Vered (IL)
Yuri Sudin of Modiin-Makkabim-Reut (IL)
Shaul Mustacchi of Rosh Haayin (IL)
CURVED OULET TUBE FOR BLOOD PUMP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18640303 titled 'CURVED OULET TUBE FOR BLOOD PUMP
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a left-ventricular assist device with a collapsible pump-outlet tube that can be inserted into the left ventricle of a subject's heart through the aorta, passing through the aortic valve. The device includes bands that curve the tube at specific locations.
- The device includes a collapsible pump-outlet tube that can be inserted into the left ventricle of the heart through the aorta.
- Bands are bonded to the tube's outer wall to maintain its open state and cause it to curve at specific locations.
- The bands do not extend around the full circumference of the tube.
Potential Applications: 1. Medical devices for assisting the left ventricle of the heart. 2. Devices for treating heart conditions such as heart failure. 3. Tools for improving heart function in patients with cardiovascular issues.
Problems Solved: 1. Providing a device to assist the left ventricle of the heart. 2. Allowing for the insertion of a pump-outlet tube through the aorta into the left ventricle. 3. Addressing heart conditions that require additional support for proper function.
Benefits: 1. Improved heart function in patients with cardiovascular issues. 2. Enhanced treatment options for heart failure. 3. Potential for better outcomes in heart-related surgeries.
Commercial Applications: The device could be used in medical settings for heart surgeries, treatments for heart failure, and other cardiovascular procedures. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes and enhance the effectiveness of heart-related interventions.
Questions about Left-Ventricular Assist Device: 1. How does the collapsible pump-outlet tube improve the function of the left ventricle? 2. What are the potential risks associated with inserting the device through the aorta into the heart?
Original Abstract Submitted
Apparatus and methods are described including a left-ventricular assist device, that includes a collapsible pump-outlet tube configured for insertion, through an aorta of a subject, into a left ventricle of a heart of the subject such that the pump-outlet tube traverses an aortic valve of the subject. The device includes one or more bands, each of which is bonded to an outer wall of the proximal portion of the pump-outlet tube, without extending around a full circumference of the pump-outlet tube, such that, while the proximal portion of the pump-outlet tube is maintained in the open state, the proximal portion of the pump-outlet tube curves at respective locations of the bands. Other applications are also described.
