Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are used for the treatment of heart failure. However, all current devices require an external power source with energy supplied by a percutaneous driveline. Excessive mobility of the driveline delays healing and incorporation of the driveline in the subcutaneous tunnel. For this project, Team 13 developed an improved method to secure an LVAD driveline.
Sponsorship
Sponsored by Children's Hospital Colorado
Director
Mark Rentschler
Team Members