Open AccessEmergency Repair of a Broken Jarvik 2000 Power Connector Using a Paper-Clip
Author(s) -
Christoph Benk,
Rolf Klemm,
Matthias Siepe,
Friedhelm Beyersdorf,
Christian Schlensak
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
asaio journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-943X
pISSN - 1058-2916
DOI - 10.1097/mat.0b013e3181bd4489
Subject(s) - cable gland , powertrain , power (physics) , ventricular assist device , computer science , medicine , telecommunications , cardiology , torque , physics , heart failure , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics
The power connectors of assist devices that link the controller to the driveline are exposed to extreme mechanical stress, especially if they are implanted for permanent use. We report the case of a successful emergency repair of a power connector of a Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device by using a paper-clip in a patient who was supported with the device for >7 years at our institution.