MiTiHeart Corporation
Encyclopedia
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 Mohawk Innovative Technology
(MiTi) for distribution by MiTiHeart Corporation, which is a subsidiary of MiTi.
formation and blood damage by shear
. The use of non-contact bearings eliminates tribo
-compatibility issues.
Dr. Jahanmir was featured in the May 2004 Tribology & Lubrication Technology Article "20 minutes with Said Jahanmir"
Ventricular assist device
A Ventricular assist device, or VAD, is a mechanical circulatory device that is used to partially or completely replace the function of a failing heart...
for patients suffering from congestive heart failure. The MiTiHeart LVAD is an implantable left ventricular assist device being developed by Mohawk Innovative Technology
Mohawk Innovative Technology
Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. is an American product and research and development technology company specializing in integrating advanced oil-free compliant foil bearings, magnetic bearings and non-contacting foil seals into high-speed rotating machinery, such as gas turbine engines,...
(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 thrombiThrombus
A thrombus , or blood clot, is the final product of the blood coagulation step in hemostasis. It is achieved via the aggregation of platelets that form a platelet plug, and the activation of the humoral coagulation system...
formation and blood damage by shear
Shear stress
A shear stress, denoted \tau\, , is defined as the component of stress coplanar with a material cross section. Shear stress arises from the force vector component parallel to the cross section...
. The use of non-contact bearings eliminates tribo
Tribology
Tribology is the science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It includes the study and application of the principles of friction, lubrication and wear...
-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: .
- Combination Magnetic Radial and Thrust Bearing: .
- Redundant Thrust Bearing for Magnetically Levitated Blood Pump: US Patent Disclosure in Process