A blood pump device which includes a blood pump having blood transport ports and cannulae connected to the ports. The blood pump device also includes a coating material covering the junction between the inner surfaces of the ports and cannulae. A method of producing a smooth coating. A blood pump device including a second portion having a stator mechanism and a rotor mechanism disposed adjacent to and driven by the stator mechanism. The second portion has a journal disposed about the rotor mechanism to provide support therewith. The second portion has an impeller disposed in the chamber and a seal member for sealing about a shaft of the impeller. The seal member is fixedly attached to the journal so that the seal member is supported by the journal. A mechanism for providing power to the blood pump so that blood can be pumped through a cannula.
申请公布号
US6162167(A)
申请公布日期
2000.12.19
申请号
US19970898584
申请日期
1997.07.21
申请人
ALLEGHENY-SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
发明人
GOLDSTEIN, ANDREW H.;PACELLA, JOHN J.;TRUMBLE, DENNIS R.;CLARK, RICHARD E.;MOELLER, FRED W.;MAGOVERN, GEORGE J.