Apparatus for powering a body implant device
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Jun 12, 1984
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Aug 4, 1981
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Aug 4, 1981
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An apparatus for powering a pressure actuated body implant device is disclosed. Preferably, the apparatus is utilized to power an artificial heart. The apparatus comprises a reservoir implantable in the body and attachable to a body muscle, a pacemaker having stimulatory electrodes for connection to the body muscle and sensor electrodes for sensing the physiological needs of the body and power output of the body muscle, and tubing for connecting the reservoir to the artificial heart. The apparatus is totally implantable with the body and is toally independent of any external power source.
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