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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001;19:678-683
© 2001 Elsevier Science NL
a Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
b Terumo R&D Centre, Kanagawa, Japan
Received 10 October 2000; received in revised form 2 February 2001; accepted 23 February 2001.
Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-1865-220269; fax: +44-1865-220268
e-mail: swestaby{at}ahf.org.uk
Objective: The Terumo implantable left ventricular assist system (T-ILVAS) consists of a titanium centrifugal pump with a unique magnetically suspended impeller producing continuous (non-pulsatile) flow up to 10 l/min. The interior surface is heparin-coated and there is no purge system. We implanted the device into six sheep to ascertain in-vivo haemodynamic function, mechanical reliability and biocompatibility. Methods: The T-ILVAS was implanted via left thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass. The inflow cannula was placed in the left ventricular apex and a Dacron outflow graft anastomosed to the descending aorta. All animals recovered well. No anticoagulation (heparin or warfarin) was given after the surgery. Suspension position, motor current, impeller speed and pump flow were continuously monitored and stored by on-line computer. Serial blood samples were collected to determine haematological and biochemical indices of renal function, liver function and haemolysis. All animals were electively euthanized between 3 and 7 months postoperatively. The explanted pumps were examined for mechanical reliability and thrombus formation. Major organs were examined macroscopically and histologically for thromboembolism. Results: All animals appeared completely normal for up to 210 days. At speeds between 1500 and 2000 rev./min the device pumped up to 8 l/min capturing all mitral flow. There were no major complications (pump failure, thromboembolism, haemorrhage, or driveline infection). Indices of haemolysis, liver and renal function remained within normal limits. All pumps were mechanically sound and free from thrombus. One embolus was found in a sectioned kidney. Conclusion: The T-ILVAS successfully supported the systemic circulation without anticoagulation for up to 210 days. Mechanical reliability and biocompatibility were demonstrated. Organ function remained within normal limits during continuous non-pulsatile flow.
Key Words: Left ventricular assist device • Centrifugal pump • Sheep
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