hexsyn

A multi-purpose total artificial heart (TAH) system has been developed for use as both a temporary and permanent device. The… Expand

An implantable electromechanical ventricular assist system (VAS) intended for permanent use has been developed. It consists of a… Expand

Blood pumps usually use elastomer diaphragms that undergo repeated small-strain flexing (deformation). The stresses and strains… Expand

A versatile, one-piece total artificial heart (TAH) system that can be driven by either an electromechanical acutator (EM-TAH) or… Expand

An implantable electromechanical ventricular assist system (VAS) intended for permanent human use was developed. It consisted of… Expand

The problem of gas diffusion from compliance chambers in long-term pulsatile blood pump implantation continues. To evaluate and… Expand

Hexsyn is the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company tradename for a polyolefin rubber synthesized from 1-hexene with 3-5… Expand

As a series of studies on the mechanical properties of materials used in cardiac prostheses, static and dynamic characteristics… Expand

A trileaflet valve, compression molded of Hexsyn rubber, was evaluated as a component in temporary blood pumps. A pair of valves… Expand

An in vitro closed-cell kinetic blood-coagulation test was developed and used to evaluate the blood compatibility of materials… Expand