I wonder how they solved the clotting problem.
The physical layout will likely be designed to avoid turbulent flow.
Also I am not certain but they will probably put the patients on blood thinners to have some margin.
https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-02/no-pulse-how-...
Also, it seems that this doctor was pushing the turbine heart system on patients that didn't actually need it in order to further research.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article...
The hemolysis must've been insane. I wonder why ECMO pumps aren't always mechanical baffles or a bulb to be easier on the blood. Just playing drums or a riding a motorcycle can lower your ferritin reserves from nuking RBCs in your hands and arms.