LivaNova has been granted a patent for a system that warms or cools blood in extracorporeal circulation. The system includes an oxygenator with a heat exchanger and a heater/cooler with Peltier elements for cooling and a separate heater for warming, connected by a thermal element. GlobalData’s report on LivaNova gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on LivaNova, Wearable defibrillators was a key innovation area identified from patents. LivaNova's grant share as of February 2024 was 67%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
System for extracorporeal blood circulation with peltier cooler
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11925738B2) discloses a system for extracorporeal blood circulation that includes an oxygenator with a heat exchanger for warming or cooling blood in a patient's circulation. The system also features a heater/cooler with Peltier elements exclusively involved in cooling, along with a separate heater for heat exchange. The heater/cooler is connected to the heat exchanger by a thermal connecting element, ensuring efficient heat transfer within the system.
Moreover, the system includes a reservoir for storing a heat exchanging medium connected to the heat exchanger. The heater/cooler, comprising Peltier elements for cooling and a separate heater, is positioned outside the reservoir and is responsible for heating or cooling the stored medium. The system is versatile and can be utilized in various medical devices like heart-lung machines, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) devices, or minimized extracorporeal circulation (MECC) devices, showcasing its adaptability and potential impact in the field of extracorporeal blood circulation.
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