Heart help device, system, and method

摘要

An implantable heart help device adapted for implantation in a human patient is provided. The device comprising a fixating member adapted to fixate said device to a part of the human body comprising bone. Further a method of fixating an implantable heart help device in a human patient is provided. The method comprises the steps of: cutting the skin of said human patient, dissecting an area of the body comprising bone, and fixating said implantable heart help device to said part of the body comprising bone.

主权项

1. An implantable heart help device for assisting the pump function of the heart by exerting an external force on the heart, wherein said implantable device comprises:
a first fixating member adapted to fixate said device to the sternum, a second fixating member, at least one connecting arm, at least one heart pump device, wherein said connecting arm is in contact with said second fixating member, and said heart pump device, and wherein said second fixating member is displaceable in relation to said first fixating member for changing the position of said heart pump device, and a locking member adapted to lock said second fixating member in a position in relation to said first fixating member.