Title :
An Investigation of Fluid Flow through a Modified Design for the ´GP´ Device
Author :
Pearce, G. ; Jaegle, F. ; Gwatkin, L. ; Wong, J. ; Perkinson, N. ; Spence, J.
Author_Institution :
Wolverhampton Univ., Wolverhampton
Abstract :
We present 3-D FLUENT simulation modelling of the GPpsila Mechanical Thrombectomy Device (MTD) used with a modified funnel structure. Comparisons are made of the results obtained from this modelling with actual measurements made in an in-vitro model of the dasiaGPpsila MTD with an end mounted funnel structure used in experiments. There was good agreement between the theoretical modelling and the in-vitro measurements. Such a device (with its end mounted funnel structure) may be used to remove older blood clots in arteries. We conclude that the 3-D FLUENT modelling is useful in predicting the performance of such a funnelled device, prior to actual construction of the finalised design.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; haemodynamics; haemorheology; patient treatment; 3D FLUENT simulation modelling; GP device; GP mechanical thrombectomy device; artery; blood clots; end mounted funnel structure; fluid flow; in-vitro measurements; in-vitro model; Arteries; Cities and towns; Coagulation; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Fluid flow; Hospitals; In vitro; Predictive models; Surgery; Blood clots; GP Device; Mechanical Thrombectomy device;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Modelling and Simulation, 2009. UKSIM '09. 11th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cambridge
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3771-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3593-7
DOI :
10.1109/UKSIM.2009.70
