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AB-180 circulatory support system: summary of development and phase I clinical trial.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9804530     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The AB-180 Circulatory Support System (AB-180 CSS; Cardiac Assist Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA) is a left ventricular assist system for investigational use in patients with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock who are refractory to standard treatment with an intra-aortic balloon pump, pharmacologic treatment, or both. The intent of the AB-180 CSS is to provide temporary (up to 14 days) mechanical circulatory support until the heart recovers adequate mechanical function. The system consists of a small implantable centrifugal pump and a controller. A unique infusion system produces a hydrodynamic bearing between rotational and stationary components of the AB-180 CSS pump. This infusion system also provides a source of heparin for localized anticoagulation. Extensive bench and animal work has illustrated anticoagulation requirements, established operating guidelines, and demonstrated safety and efficacy. An investigational device exemption has been granted for a Phase I, five patient feasibility study at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To date, the pump has been implanted in one patient. The results from this first case are presented here.
Authors:
W P Griffin; E B Savage; R E Clark; J J Pacella; G A Johnson; J A Magovern; G J Magovern
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Clinical Trial; Clinical Trial, Phase I; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992)     Volume:  44     ISSN:  1058-2916     ISO Abbreviation:  ASAIO J.     Publication Date:    1998 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-02-23     Completed Date:  1999-02-23     Revised Date:  2006-05-23    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9204109     Medline TA:  ASAIO J     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  M719-24     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Cardiac Assist Technologies, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Feasibility Studies
Heart-Assist Devices*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Design

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