What is CentriMag used for?

CentriMag is an external blood pump, connected to a surgically inserted cannula. It is designed for short‑term cardiopulmonary support (up to 30 days) in adults and children with end-stage or acute heart failure.

Is CentriMag an LVAD?

The CentriMag left ventricular assist system can be used for perioperative or postcardiotomy circulatory support of the failing heart.

What is centrifugal blood flow?

Centrifugal blood pumps are axisymmetric pumps that use an impeller assembly to produce a hydrodynamic pressure gradient through rotational kinetic energy. From: Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children (Third Edition), 2019.

How does Berlin Heart Work?

The Berlin Heart® EXCOR is a type of “artificial heart” pump that pulls blood from the left ventricle and then sends that blood to the aorta, thereby taking away extra work from the native heart.. The device, which comes in several sizes, is not totally implanted inside the body.

What is a TandemHeart?

The TandemHeart is a left atrial-to-femoral artery bypass system comprising a transseptal cannula, arterial cannulae, and a centrifugal blood pump. The pump can deliver flow rates up to 4.0 L/min at a maximum speed of 7500 rpm.

What are the 6 types of VADS?

Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) & Total Artificial Heart (TAH)

  • HeartMate 3 LVAD. The HeartMate 3 is the newest type of LVAD that the FDA has approved.
  • HeartWare (HVAD) The HeartWare™ HVAD™ is a small centrifugal pump.
  • Heartmate II LVAD.
  • Jarvik 2000.

Is ECMO centrifugal pump?

The ECMO circuit is composed of a centrifugal pump; a membrane oxygenator; and cannulae for drainage and reinfusion of the patient’s blood, tubing, and connectors.

How do centrifugal blood pumps work?

Centrifugal pumps act through a spinning rotor to generate blood flow. This technique avoids high pressures in the case of distal circuit occlusion, but it may induce shear stress and turbulence to blood cells that may lead to hemolysis and thromboembolic complications.

How long can you live with Berlin Heart?

a median survival time of 28 days compared to 5 days for children on the ECMO device. the longest time a child was on the Berlin Heart was 174 days compared to 21 days for the ECMO group. at 174 days, 88% of Berlin Heart patients had been successfully transplanted. In the comparison group, 25% had died at 21 days.

How does the CentriMag™ pump work?

End of dialog window. Driven by Full MagLev™ Flow Technology, the CentriMag™ Pump includes a free-floating magnetically levitated rotor for a contact-free environment. This innovative technology results in excellent hemodynamics, which can lead to minimized blood stagnation, friction and shear stress. 3,4

What is CentriMag™ technology?

This innovative technology results in excellent hemodynamics, which can lead to minimized blood stagnation, friction and shear stress. 3,4 The CentriMag™ System is the only acute circulatory support system approved for 30-day use.* The CentriMag System functions as:

How do I increase the RPM on my CentriMag pump?

UPDOWN arrows. Once selected, this will dictate the speed that the Pump will increase with each depression of the or UPDOWN ARROW keypads when using the SET RPM option. CentriMag Circulatory Support System Operation Manual (US)

Can I use an intra-aortic balloon pump with CentriMag?

Many CentriMag system users apply prophylactic nitric oxide and use intravenous vasodilators as a last resort. Intra-aortic Balloon Pump An intra-aortic balloon pump may provide pulsatility during CentriMag system support, but its usefulness with the CentriMag system has not been demonstrated.