Abstract: An intravascular microaxial pump has an integrated configuration that enables both the drive unit as well as the pumping segment to be advanced through a patient's vasculature. The device includes elements that enhance pumping efficiency and performance while minimizing shear and cavitation. Cost reduction is achieved in the reusability of certain components while a manufacturing method reduces the labor involved in the pump's assembly.

Abstract: A process is described in which a mixture of enantiomeric arylpropionic acid is split and one of enantiomeric forms of the acid is recovered. The mixture is transformed into a diastereoisomeric salt by a reaction with a chiralic base and an inert solvent, and the desired acid enantiomer is removed from the reaction product. The transformation to a diastereoisomeric salt takes place in a polar solvent. The salt produced is recrystallized several times and the thus purified salt is split in a dilute mineral acid.

Abstract: The process for freezing cell suspensions by locating the suspension in a freezing chamber and simultaneously monitoring the temperature of the suspended cells and of the chamber. The cooling of the chamber is regulated at predetermined rates in response to give temperature levels of the sample. The cooling chamber includes a fan, a heater, and a source of refrigerant. The process includes the steps of selectively decreasing and increasing the temperature of the freezing chamber responsive to predetermined temperature points on the freezing curve of the cell sample.