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- DSP Based Telemetry System to Communicate with Implantable Defibrillators and Pacemakers
- Pneumatic Ventricular Assist Device Line Powered Drive Unit
- – Fully implantable Ventricular Assist Device
- Implantable Programmable Insulin Pump
- Multi-Use Hand-Held Insulin Programmer
- Implantable Constant Flow Pumps
- Implantable Catheter Products
- Totally Implantable Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
- Diagnostic Ancillary Equipment
- Implantable Vascular Access Devices
- Totally Implantable Blood Pressure Sensor
- Implantable Pacemaker Leads
- Hand-Held Pacemaker Programmer
- Sterile Disposable Accessories
- Neurological Stimulators
- Ambulatory and Pole Mounted Drug Delivery Systems
- Medical Kits
- Vascular Access Ports and Catheters
National institute of standards and technology/advanced technology program grant winning device
Totally Implantable Blood Pressure Sensor As a joint venture, Proven Process and APEX Medical have successfully completed initial animal tests of their totally implantable blood pressure device that will optimize operations of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). Made of titanium, the device is being developed in part with funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology/Advanced Technology Program, following a national competition.
The device is the only known blood pressure monitor in development designed to fully integrate with an LVAD to assure direct, continuous measurement of blood pressure. An LVAD is used to treat congestive heart failure by working alongside a weakened heart, helping by pumping blood from the left ventricle. Five million Americans suffer from congestive heart failure today and 400,000 more are diagnosed with the disease each year. However, only about 2,500 hearts are available each year in the US for transplant, and as the population ages the incidence of heart disease is expected to increase.