Heart Valve Prosthesis
Accelerated Wear Testing with

The following features of the ViVitro Labs AWT-V8 system with Dual Control Technology (DCT)™ were developed to address the limitations of older 1st and 2nd generation AWT systems on the market:

• Fully software-controlled system with active bypass valve control to provide 100% confidence that all cycles have achieved ISO 5840 requirements.
• Pre-wired controller unit and data acquisition system for easy PnP upgrade of up to 6 test modules to ensure maximum versatility and modularity.
• True standalone architecture and independent test modules to avoid disruption to adjacent on-going tests.
• 38ml/stroke - largest stroke volume on the market - specifically designed to meet Dynamic Failure Mode (DFM) test conditions with large valve prosthesis.
• Large transparent test chambers to provide optimum inflow, outflow, and lateral visibility during test samples inspection.
• Patent pending flow loop to operate system under low hydrostatic pressure conditions and without any external pressure source or compressor.
• Standalone architecture of test modules with dedicated electronics, linear electromagnetic motors, automated by-pass control, and temperature management for precise control.
• Visual identification for easy recognition of active test modules during test setup and tuning phases.
• Test system standalone architecture to eliminate neighboring test module disruptions during testing.
• Modular system to optimize component interchangeability.
• True independent test modules to eliminate test chamber fluid interactions.
• Independent heaters and temperature sensors for each test module for precise test sample regulation.
• Large test chamber design to fit a wide variety of valve sizes, geometry and supporting structures for TAVI, TMVR, TPVR, TTVR and surgical.
• Low hydrostatic load system design to increase lifespan of seals and bellows.
• Valve holder design for optimum test chamber seal integrity.
• Integrated anti-vibration systems to minimize pressure signal disruptions and improve stability during high-speed video capture.
• Vertical test sample configuration to minimize asymmetric gravitational wear effects on valve leaflets.
• Customizable valve annulus ring to fit all valve geometries for TAVI, TMVR, TPVR, TTVR and surgical.
• Adjustable outflow pressure sensor height to accommodate different designs.
• Embedded safety systems for fluid level, temperature change and pressure drop monitoring
• Sliding test module mechanism for optimum test sample inflow visualization.
• Sliding test module mechanism for ease of setup and servicing.