ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the damage of von Willebrand factor (vWF) induced by shear stress in BPX-80 centrifugal blood pump, and determine whether it can be used as a reference pump for vWF damage research. Methods An in vitro hemolysis test platform was established according to the ASTM standards. The BPX-80 centrifugal blood pump was tested for 8 hours by using fresh porcine blood. The hemolysis level and vWF damage of hourly blood samples were then evaluated and compared with the static control group. ResultsThe hemolysis index of BPX-80 was stable and low during the test; vWF polymer with high molecular weight had a small amount of degradation, and showed no significant difference compared with the static control group; there was no significant change in the concentration of vWF antigen, which was basically consistent with the trend of the static control group. Conclusions BPX-80 centrifugal blood pump has good blood compatibility and can be used as the reference pump for vWF damage and hemolysis evaluation, thereby providing guidance for the design and optimization of new blood pumps.