A docking unit for use in a modular mammalian body implantable device. The docketing unit
comprising an elongated body. The body has: a longitudinal axis, at least one receiving …

(57) ABSTRACT A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an
impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along …

The invention relates to a method for detecting a state of wear of a cardiac support system.
The method comprises a read-in step and a determination step. During the read-in step, a …

The invention relates to a magnetic end-face rotating joint (100) for transmitting torques,
containing a first joint half (102) which can be connected to a first shaft, and comprising a …

The invention relates to a feed line (105) for a pump unit (110) of a cardiac support system
(100). The feed line (105) is embodied to guide a fluid flow to a pump unit (110) of the …

The invention relates to an axial flow pump (102) for a ventricular assist device. The axial
flow pump (102) comprises a pump housing (104) for arranging in a blood vessel and a …

The invention relates to a line device (105) for conducting a blood flow for a heart support
system. The heart support system has a head unit and an outlet unit. The line device (105) …

A non-occluding intravascular pump comprises a shroud providing an inlet for incoming
blood flow and an outlet for outgoing blood flow, wherein the shroud is a cylindrical housing; …

Various aspects of the present invention are directed towards apparatuses, systems, and
methods that may include a blood pump. The blood pump may include an impeller assembly …

The invention relates to a magnetic coupling element (100) with a magnetic bearing
function. The magnetic coupling element (100) has a drive-side coupling magnet (109) …