Title:
A heart support device and a system
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6082142
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
The present invention relates to implantable device for improving the pump function of the heart of a human patient by applying an external force on the heart muscle. The device comprises at least one pump device adapted to assist in the pump function of the heart. The pump device is provided with a piston adapted for reciprocating movement, a heart contacting organ adapted to exert a force on the heart of the human patient, and an operating device for operating the piston. The operating device is configured to be implanted in a location outside of the thorax of the patient.
Inventors:
Forsel, Peter
Application Number:
JP2016033883A
Publication Date:
February 15, 2017
Filing Date:
February 25, 2016
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Millux Holding SA
International Classes:
A61H31/00; A61M60/122; A61M60/148; A61M60/191; A61M60/268; A61M60/289; A61M60/473; A61M60/495; A61M60/857; A61M60/861; A61M60/865; A61M60/871; A61M60/873; A61M60/882; A61M60/178; A61M60/196; A61M60/205; A61M60/226; A61M60/258; A61M60/40; A61M60/422; A61M60/462; A61M60/50; A61M60/515; A61M60/523; A61M60/531; A61M60/876
Domestic Patent References:
| JP5182946B2 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Shigeki Yamakawa
Masaki Yamakawa
Masaki Yamakawa
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