VentrAssistTM LVAD
VentrAssistTM is a new third generation cardiac assist system primarily
designed as a permanent alternative to heart transplants for patients
suffering heart failure.
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designed as a permanent alternative to heart transplants for patients
suffering heart failure.
Visit www.ventracor.com
It is a blood pump that connects to the left ventricle of the diseased heart to help the
ailing heart's pumping function and assist in restoring a better quality of life.
It can also be used as a bridge to heart transplant and possibly as a bridge to recovery,
where it may allow a deteriorating heart an opportunity to recuperate.
VentrAssistTM has only one moving part - a hydrodynamically suspended impeller.
It weighs just 298 grams (10oz) and measures 60mm (2.5 inches) in diameter,
making it suitable for both children and adults.
The implanted parts of the VentrAssistTM device use materials which are fully
biocompatible including titanium alloys. Its components are light, strong,
non-toxic and highly resistant to degradation within the body.
The VentrAssistTM is an outstanding advance over older heart assist devices.
Its unique combination of features and benefits include:
Features
- small size
- patented hydrodynamicaly suspended impeller
- diamond-like carbon coating on blood contacting surfaces
- fully redundant back-up motor drive, controller and processor
Benefits
- outstanding biocompatibility
- assists the natural heart which is not removed
- no wearing parts
- advanced information management allows logging of critical data