First Human Use of a Wireless Coplanar Energy Transfer Coupled with a Continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Device
The driveline to power contemporary ventricular assist devices exiting the skin is associated with infection, and requires a holstered performance of the cardiac pump which reduces overall quality of life. Attempts to eliminate the driveline using transcutaneous energy transfer systems have been explored but have not succeeded in viable widespread application. The unique engineering of the coplanar energy transfer system is characterized by two large rings utilizing a coil within the coil topology e nsuring robust resonance energy transfer while allowing for a substantial (over 6 hours) unholstered circulatory support powered by an implantable battery source.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Yuryi Pya, Jiri Maly, Mahabbat Bekbossynova, Roman Salov, Stephan Schueler, Bart Meyns, Yigal Kassif, Massimo Massetti, Michael Zilbershlag, Ivan Netuka Source Type: research
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