Emergency repair of a broken Jarvik 2000 power connector using a paper-clip.
The power connectors of assist devices that link the controller to the driveline are exposed to extreme mechanical stress, especially if they are implanted for permanent use. We report the case of a successful emergency repair of a power connector of a Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device by using a paper-clip in a patient who was supported with the device for >7 years at our institution.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Christoph
C
Benk
Rolf
R
Klemm
Matthias
M
Siepe
Friedhelm
F
Beyersdorf
Christian
C
Schlensak
D020878:Device Removal; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged