Biomedical engineering inventions

• The three main Biomedical engineering inventions are:

  • Artificial heart
  • Artificial limbs
  • Cochlear implant; artificial ear
• What is the Abiocor an innovation of?

  Artificial heart
• What type of components does the Abiocor feature?

  Electrohydraulic components
• What type of pump does the Abiocor use?

  Centrifugal pump
• How do the polymer diaphragms contribute to the Abiocor's function?

  They provide pumping for the two chambers
• What materials is the Abiocor made of?

  Titanium alloys and Angioflex
• How is the Abiocor powered?

  Through a lithium battery mounted in the torso
• What does the control unit in the Abiocor do?

  It regulates operation
• What is one advantage of the Abiocor?

  It does not require an external air hose to function
• Why does the Abiocor reduce the risk of infection?

  All the heart's functions are fully contained inside the body
• How can the battery of the Abiocor be charged?

  Through the use of induction coils
• What is a key benefit of charging the battery without breaking the skin?

  It causes little to no infections
• What is a disadvantage of the Abiocor's lithium battery?

  It only lasts an hour
• What must be worn due to the short battery life of the Abiocor?

  A battery backpack
• What type of components are used in the Abiocor's pumping mechanism?

  Electrohydraulic components
• What role do polymer diaphragms play in the Abiocor?

  They facilitate the pumping action
• What is the primary material used in the construction of the Abiocor?

  Titanium alloys
• What is Angioflex used for in the Abiocor?


  It is one of the materials used in its construction
• What is the function of the control unit in the Abiocor?

  To regulate operation
• How does the Abiocor's design minimize infection risk?


  By containing all functions inside the body
• What is the significance of using induction coils for charging?

  It allows charging without breaking the skin
• What must users of the Abiocor wear due to its battery limitations?

  A battery backpack
• Biomedical engineering also includes equipment made for biomedical purposes. This includes; CAT and MRI scanners.