To evaluate the hemocompatibility of individual components of our pediatric left ventricular assist device (LVAD), we proposed a hemocompatibility assessment platform (HAP) with a magnetic levitated bearing system. The HAP consists of a drive system utilizing a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor, passive magnetic bearings (PMB), and an active magnetically levitated bearing (AMB) to reduce the hemolysis generated by HAP itself. In this study, we designed and evaluated the performance of the AMB by measuring radial and axial displacements of the rotor resulting from radially destabilizing forces as well as the performance of the drive system when rotated at increasing speeds to 1,200 rotations per minute (rpm). The results show that, with radial disturbance, the AMB is capable of maintaining axial stability for the BLDC motor system. The AMB can control up to 1,200 rpm without any contact between the rotor and stator. Future work includes geometry optimization for the AMB structure and increase the capability to control stable high-speed rotation for the entire system. Clinical Relevance- This work furthers the development of the magnetic levitated bearing system for a hemocompatibility assessment platform that will be used to enhance and accelerate the development of adult and pediatric LVADs.
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