Guide to Collections Relating to the History of Artificial Internal Organs

University of Sao Paulo, Heart Institute, Bioengineering Division

Medical School, Rua Pernambuco, 15 Ap. 41, Sao Paulo, Brazil 01240-020

+55 11 99074121

+55 11 3-60 5529

Prof. Adolfo A. Leirner, M.D., PhD

aaleirn@incor.usp.br

By appointment.

This laboratory, established in 1957, is involved in the development of artificial organs, predominantly LVADs, pericardium valves and centrifugal pumps.

Collections

University of Sao Paulo, Heart Institute, Bioengineering Division Collection, 1957-2000

Small storage room

The laboratory was established in 1957 upon the return of Dr. Zerbini from Minnesota, U.S.

Materials relating to this laboratory's work on LVADs, Pericarcium valves, centrifugal pumps and other bioassistance projects includes:

• ECG machine, 1958
• Disc oxygenator, 1958
• Artificial heart, 1970
• Artificial ventricles, ranging from 1975 to 2000
• Ball valves, disc valves, c. 1972
• Implantable Pacemaker, 1965
• Non-disposable steel bubble oxygenator, 1970

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Appointment required.

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