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MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED AND DRIVEN BLOOD PUMP AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

  • US 20140275723A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2013
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for pumping blood, comprising:

  • a housing having a distal end adapted to be coupled to a catheter, a proximal end having an outlet, and a tubular body extending between said first distal and proximal ends along an axis;

    a rotor rotatably disposed within the housing;

    a first magnetic bearing operative to levitate the rotor along the axis within the housing;

    a second magnetic bearing controlling a rotational frequency of the rotor; and

    a third magnetic bearing controlling a radial position of the rotor.

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