vote

First Self-Contained Artificial Heart

The FDA has just approved a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) for the AbioCor replacement heart system. The AbioCor is the first FDA approved completely self-contained artificial organ and may be the most sophisticated medical device ever designed.

With not enough natural hearts available for transplant, this new medical breakthrough is offering hope to people who suffer from heart failure. The AbioCor’s bio-compatible pump is able to mimic the function of a human heart. Just as remarkable, it allows the blood to circulate through it and not get rejected. The mechanism gives the body a pulse and propels blood throughout the body in a fashion that is identical to the human body.

The AbioCor is made of titanium and advanced forms of medical polymers. It contains two blood pumping chambers separated by an active self-contained artificial septum which converts electricity into fluid motion by means of a miniaturized rotary pump driven by an electric motor.

via

Join Fresh Creation

1. Vote for and automatically bookmark your favourite fresh creations,
2. Edit your own fresh creator profile,
3. Check your site activity on your profile page,
4. Get inspired for free

Sign up now

• 2409 clicks |
• Technology, |
• Permalink