Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
INTRAVASCULAR PUMP WITH INTEGRATED ISOLATED CONDUCTOR(S) AND METHODS THEREOF

Abstract:

The present invention provides an intravascular blood pump comprising a housing region that may be expandable, wherein the housing region comprises a series of troughs extending along at least a portion of the length of the housing region, wherein the integrated lead trough(s) may be defined by or within the housing region and wherein each adjacent pair of troughs are separated by an insulated spacing gap and may be covered to form insulated conduits. The integrated lead trough(s) may be configured to receive one or more electrical leads therein.