Thoratec won the European CE Mark approval to introduce its HeartMate PHP (Percutaneous Heart Pump) as a hemodynamic support system during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. The device is able to move up to five liters of blood per minute thanks to a tiny motor spinning at about 20,000 RPMs. It is inserted percutaneously via the femoral artery using a 14 French sheath and, once delivered into the aortic valve, expands to 24 French, eventually delivering near-normal blood flow through the vessel.
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he HeartMate PHP was designed to impart low shear stress to the blood flowing through the pump, helping to reduce the chance of clot formation and the potential for a stroke.
More system features according to the product page:
– Wide 24F blood-flow pathways for over 4 L/min of mean flow
– Stable once placed across the aortic valve
– Internal driveline constructed of 10 interwoven microcables for maximum durability in tortuous anatomy
– Compact, lightweight console with a user-friendly touchscreen interface
– Reduces end-diastolic pressure, end-diastolic volume, and oxygen demand of the myocardium
Product page: HeartMate PHP System…
Source: Thoratec…