HARD-WIRED IMPLANTED CONTROLLER SYSTEM

摘要

A circulatory assist system is disclosed, the system including an implantable electrical device having an electric motor, an implantable controller connected to the implantable electrical device, and an implantable power source connected to the controller for supplying power to the controller. The controller is attachable to a first side of a percutaneous connector. A second side of the percutaneous connector, opposite to the first side, allows external connectivity to said controller.

主权项

1. A circulatory assist system comprising:
an implantable electrical device having an electric motor; an implantable controller electrically connected to said implantable electrical device; an implantable power source electrically connected to said implantable controller for supplying power to the implantable controller or to the implantable electrical device; a skin button having a first side and a second side opposite to said first side; and a cable connectible to the first side of said skin button and to said implantable controller for providing electrical communication therebetween, wherein the skin button is configured as an electrical interface for at least one of said implantable controller, said implantable power source, and said implantable electrical device.