FDA Clears Artificial Lung System for Heart Bypass Surgeries
Published date : 03 April 2013
Article date : 02 April 2013
Medgadget reports that device medical manufacturer Medtronic has gained FDA clearance for its Affinity Fusion blood oxygenation/CO2 removal system designed for open heart surgeries. The new system build has focused on reducing bubble formation thus preventing air embolisms. The system was granted CE approval in September 2012.
A proprietary fiber winding process with an interlaced pattern filters the blood and removes particles and air whilst oxygenating the blood. Smooth tubular pathways which allow blood to pass through and a unique curved venous inlet tube can reduce blood turbulence during a surgical procedure.
Source: by Gene Ostrovsky, Medgadget, 02 April 2013