Balloon pump, intra-aortic

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
emergency power supply
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
Z12059004
AORTIC PUMPS
GMDN related code(s)
36340
Intra-aortic balloon pump (An electrically-powered device intended to inflate/deflate the balloon of an intra-aortic balloon catheter (not included) to assist cardiac function. The device monitors the patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure to inflate/deflate the balloon in synchrony with the cardiac cycle, so that the balloon inflates after a cardiac contraction to increase perfusion of the coronary arteries and deflates before the next contraction to avoid obstructing aortic outflow. The device typically includes a main unit which incorporates a helium cylinder for balloon inflation/deflation, a screen, and controls.)