MAGNETIC PELLETS AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING VENTRICULAR CONTRACTION

Title:

MAGNETIC PELLETS AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING VENTRICULAR CONTRACTION

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2002085190

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

Magnetic pellets (10) for use in treating a patient's congestive heart includes a contact portion (14) and a plurality of wings (12). The pellets (10) are implated into the heart wall (25,27). Electromagnetic generators (40) are used to move the pellets (10) and provide a pumping force for the heart.

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Inventors:

KIM YOUNG D (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2002/012703

Publication Date:

February 27, 2003

Filing Date:

April 23, 2002

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Assignee:

KIM YOUNG D (US)

International Classes:

A61M1/10; A61N2/00; A61N2/04; A61N2/06; (IPC1-7): A61M1/12

Foreign References:

US4913164A	1990-04-03
US5498228A	1996-03-12
US4621617A	1986-11-11
US6123724A	2000-09-26
US6099460A	2000-08-08

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