Patent ID: 9555175
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: A61M

Claim:
1. A heart assist device, comprising: an endovascular apparatus configured to be surgically placed into great arteries; wherein the endovascular apparatus comprises a rotor, which is the rotating part of as motor; wherein the rotor is hollow with at least two helical propellers attached to its inner surface; a non-vascular apparatus configured to be surgically placed outside the great arteries; and a protective cover configured to provide protection for the endovascular apparatus and the nonvascular apparatus; wherein the endovascular apparatus further comprises: a magnetic bearing; a plurality of pressure sensors; and a texture cage skeleton; wherein the magnetic bearing further comprises a plurality of first permanent neodymium magnet rings in front of and behind the rotor and a plurality of permanent neodymium magnet bars; wherein the permanent neodymium magnet bars are located on the outer surface of the rotor; the endovascular apparatus is assembled; the texture cage skeleton is made of texture, braided, resistant and bio-compatible material that enhances covering of intimal proliferation.