Queensland University of Technology engineers developed wireless heart pump battery, potentially saving thousand of lives lost to infection incurred using wired power systems

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June 12, 2017

Briefing	New Wireless System for Heart Pumps – New wireless system to power heart pump developed by Queensland University of Technology engineers could save lives, decreasing fatal infections caused by currently available devices Innovative Power System – Features lightweight copper coil implanted inside patient's body, receiving energy wirelessly from battery worn using jackets or holsters, eliminating need for cables running through skin from heart pump to external power supply Test Results – Accomplished 94% efficiency in energizing commercial heart pumps Next Steps – Conduct more laboratory tests and incorporate frequency tuning system to upgrade performance under dynamic operating conditions
Accelerator	Fitness, Wellness and Healthcare Delivery
Sector	Healthcare/Health Sciences
Organization	Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Source	Bowler, J., "This wireless heart pump battery could save thousands of lives", Science Alert, http://www.sciencealert.com/; "Wireless system to power heart pumps could save lives currently lost to infection," Queensland University of Technology News, https://www.qut.edu.au/news; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	May 26, 2017

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