Abstract: Problems to be Solved Surgical operation or others excellent in operability, safety, operation efficiency and precision are realized by outputting a vertical-torsional composite vibration through conversion processing of the longitudinal vibration from an ultrasonic oscillation mechanism and reducing the displacement speed of the non-working plane in a female portion less than the speed of the working plane.

Abstract: To provide a new method for controlling biological functions such that proliferation of cells is obtained even without using a growth factor or even when the amount thereof used is remarkably reduced and differentiation is induced by promoting an intracellular reaction of the cells or tissues and further a new gene can be transduced, etc. The method for controlling the biological functions with the mechanical vibration is to apply stimulation to the tissues or cells of an organism, bacteria or viruses with the mechanical vibration.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to realize a small and light blood pump that can control thrombosis and moreover, endure a prolonged use.

Abstract: A control system for a continuous flow rotary blood pump is provided. A normal operating range of the blood pump is established. The normal operating range may comprise a normal pump flow range and a normal pressure head range. A target rotational speed of the pump is set in accordance with the normal operating range. A current operating condition of the blood pump is determined. The current operating condition may comprise a current pump flow, a current pressure head, and a current rotational speed of the pump. The current operating condition is compared with the normal operating range. An appropriate control algorithm is selected from a plurality of available control algorithms based on the comparison. The target rotational speed of the pump is adjusted using the selected control algorithm to maintain or recover the normal operating range.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting an abnormal condition of a blood pump system based on the power consumption of the pump actuator. By plotting differentiated power consumption of the pump actuator over time against the power consumption, a plot pattern is obtained. A change of the plot pattern area and/or a movement of the plot pattern will indicate a change in condition of the pump. A Heart Pump Area (HPA) index may be established which corresponds to the changing area of the plot pattern over time. A Heart Pump Position (HPP) index may be established which corresponds to the changing position of the plot pattern over time (e.g., corresponding to the distance the plot pattern has moved). By plotting the HPA index against the HPP index, changes in the condition of the pump can be monitored and any abnormal condition of the pump can be detected.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inflow cannula tip that is shaped to prevent suction with the ventricular wall. In particular, the inlet portion of the cannula tip comprises two projections extending from the cylindrical body of the cannula tip with gaps between said projections. The projections may have beveled edges. The inlet portion of the cannula tip can accept blood flow from either the gaps in the side or from the bottom of the tip. Even if the edge of the cannula tip is close to or even touching ventricle wall, a suction condition will not result, as blood is allowed to flow through the gaps between the projections.

Abstract: A control system for a continuous flow rotary blood pump is provided. A normal operating range of the blood pump is established. The normal operating range may comprise a normal pump flow range and a normal pressure head range. A target rotational speed of the pump is set in accordance with the normal operating range. A current operating condition of the blood pump is determined. The current operating condition may comprise a current pump flow, a current pressure head, and a current rotational speed of the pump. The current operating condition is compared with the normal operating range. An appropriate control algorithm is selected from a plurality of available control algorithms based on the comparison. The target rotational speed of the pump is adjusted using the selected control algorithm to maintain or recover the normal operating range.

Abstract: A control system for a continuous flow rotary blood pump is provided. A normal operating range of the blood pump is established. The normal operating range may comprise a normal pump flow range and a normal pressure head range. A target rotational speed of the pump is set in accordance with the normal operating range. A current operating condition of the blood pump is determined. The current operating condition may comprise a current pump flow, a current pressure head, and a current rotational speed of the pump. The current operating condition is compared with the normal operating range. An appropriate control algorithm is selected from a plurality of available control algorithms based on the comparison. The target rotational speed of the pump is adjusted using the selected control algorithm to maintain or recover the normal operating range.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to realize a small and light blood pump that can control thrombosis and moreover, endure a prolonged use.

Abstract: Problems to be Solved

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to eliminate the various problems which can be presented by the scalpel portion of an ultrasonic hand piece for cutting a bone or other hard tissue making an excessive sting into the cut site, and allow precisely controlling the movement of the scalpel portion in a wide field of view for precision cutting of a bone or other hard tissue to achieve the purpose of the medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-thrombogenic material and methods for manufacturing anti-thrombogenic materials. The anti-thrombogenic material of the invention is particularly suited for coating the surface substrate of medical devices which come into contact with blood and biomedical tissues. The surface of the substrate, which may be made of pure titanium or titanium alloy, is provided with a porous layer having an irregular pore structure made of alkaline titanate. With this structure, it is possible to suppress the formation of fibrin induced by activation of the blood coagulation factor such as fibrinogen on the blood contact surface by coating the surface with alkaline titanate, and also to suppress the adhesion and activation of platelets. Moreover, since titanium and titanium alloy are inert for a living body and have favorable familiarity with it and also have large strength, the materials can be used to produce anti-thrombogenic medical devices of an implantable type.