MiTiHeart Corporation

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MiTiHeart Corporation is a product technology company specializing in ventricular assist devices for patients suffering from congestive heart failure. The MiTiHeart LVAD is an implantable left ventricular assist device being developed by MiTi for distribution by MiTiHeart Corporation, which is a subsidiary of MiTi.

LVAD

MiTiHeart's LVAD design uses non-contact magnetic bearings in a design that optimizes blood flow through the pump. The design reduces thrombi formation and blood damage by shear. The use of non-contact bearings eliminates tribo-compatibility issues.

Company and Key Personnel Awards

Said Jahanmir, Ph.D., President & CEO

• ASME Dedicated Service Award (1995)
• STLE International Award (1997)
• ASME Mayo D. Hersey Award (2001)

Dr. Jahanmir was featured in the May 2004 Tribology & Lubrication Technology Article "20 minutes with Said Jahanmir"

Patented Technology

The company uses intellectual property developed by its parent company Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc.

• Pump Having Magnetic Bearing for Pumping Blood and the Like: U.S. Patent 6,201,329.
• Combination Magnetic Radial and Thrust Bearing: U.S. Patent 6,717,311.
• Redundant Thrust Bearing for Magnetically Levitated Blood Pump: US Patent Disclosure in Process

External links

• MiTiHeart - LVAD technical details
• Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc.
• FDA page on Ventricular Assist Devices
• Ventricular Assist Devices at Health Centers Online