Description
Heart Pump for R&D is a mechanical pump that can assist in simulating beating motion inside the Heart phantom. The setup of this pump is installed on plex glass and the entire system facilitates the cyclic motion of the heart walls. In principle, it is hysteresis in motion (diastole and systole of the cardiac cycle). It has a regulator to control the heart rate (0 BPM-140 BPM). It is medical imaging friendly and supports asymmetrical displacement of the heart chambers.
This product is a motor pump that enables the beating functionality of the heart phantom and supports adjustable beating rate from 0 BPM – 140 BPM. It creates an artificial pressure & motion inside the heart chambers to give realistic imaging results.
- Beating heart model with the cyclic motion of the heart walls based on a mechanical pump
- Chambers fillable with water without air pockets
- Adjustable heart rate
(0 BPM-140 BPM) - Adjustable stroke volume (0 ml to 60ml)
- Hysteresis in motion (diastole and systole of the cardiac cycle)
- Asymmetrical displacement of the heart chambers
- The complete system is installed on a plex glass
It can be purchased separately or with a Hear Phantom and standard water tank. The water tank is an optional product that assists in the mounting of the Aorta and IVC and provides catheter access. However, the pump is independent of the water tank and can be used with any water container.
When operating with a Heart phantom, submerge the phantom inside a bucket or tank filled with water to perform the experiments. No special fluid is required to simulate the circulation inside the chambers, just mineral water would do the job.
The pump can also be used with our advanced R&D Torso to simulate the motion of the heart phantom inside in the torso. Upon request, we can customize the Torso to provide any custom access to the heart and its chambers for any cardio-based research & development. Our Torso phantoms are compatible with Ultrasound, X-RAY CT and MRI.
Instructions to setup the pump with heart phantom(optional):
- Connect the primary tubes with the syringes installed in the heart pump
- Connect the “primary tubes” with the “secondary tubes” and the “secondary tubes” with the heart installed in a water tank as it us shown on the two following pictures. Note that some of the tubes are marked with blue zip ties. Make sure that all the marked tubes are connected together.
- Place the two tubes of the “primary tubes” in a basket filled with water
Degassing Procedure:
- Set the stroke to the second last slot on both rotating disks (make sure that there is a phase shift between left and right syringe – 180 degrees for best and fastest results)
- Set the valve switches to the position
- Let the pump run initially at a slow speed until both syringes are filled with water (note that it will take some time to fill the heating chamber)
- Once both syringes have some water (they do not need to be full), increase the speed of the pump to medium (70 BPM)
- Let the pump run until there are no visible air bubbles underneath the surface of the heart
WARNINIG!
WHEN USING WITH HEART PHANTOM – ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE VALVES ARE OPEN AT LEAST IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN THE HEART PUMP RUNNING! FAILURE TO DO WILL RESULT IN OVER PRESSURIZING EITHER THE PUMP OR THE HEART!
Adjusting the stroke and phase:
- The stroke and phase can be adjusted with 15ml amplitude and 45° phase increment.
- To adjust those two parameters, simply move the screw shown on the image on the next page to the desired location (use the included thread locker and primer to prevent the screws from unscrewing themselves).
- Always make sure to set the same amplitude on both syringes. Failure to do so will result in over-pressurizing the heart phantom!
- If the thread locker was used wait about one hour to let it cure before using the pump.
- Once both the stroke and phase are set, the heart phantom is ready to operate!
Pump Accessories included with your order:
- Heart pump installed on the Plexiglas board enforced with metal frame
- Tubes for connecting the heart with the pump (primary tubes)
- Tubes for connecting the Primary tubes with the water tank (secondary tubes)
- Additional accessories descried in user manual
Warranty Information
2-Years Limited Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects
True Phantom Solutions Inc. (TPS) Products Limited Warranty
The TPS products are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, for a period of two years after date of shipment. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of a product when is sent prepaid to TPS. TPS does not assume liability for installation, abuse, alteration, insufficient application data provided for a design or misuse. We are responsible for the condition of our product. We would love to help you resolve any issues. Please let us know if you have received any defective items by contacting us here: support@anatomywarehouse.com
Who qualifies?
TPS customers who buy directly from True Phantom Solutions Inc.. Products purchased from other third-party sellers are NOT eligible for TPS limited warranty. Purchased from other channels may offer different or altered warranties.
What qualifies?
Valid only for items with manufacturer defects, flaws produced by a manufacturer error, or defects caused during production. Products must be in their original storage case (if provided) or one with comparable protection.
Returns/Replacements
Any product requiring a return/replacement (for warranty or non-warranty repair) requires pre-approval from Anatomy Warehouse prior to shipment. Contact Anatomy Warehouse customer service department at 800-422-1134 or support@anatomywarehouse.com in order to obtain a RPA (Return/Replacement Product Authorization) number. The RPA number should be clearly marked on the returned package label and your packing list, or shipping document. Return product freight prepaid in its original storage case (if provided) or one with comparable protection. True Phantom Solutions will not accept return shipments sent freight collect. Product damage incurred during return shipment, from poor packing, will not be warranted by True Phantom Solutions.
