Overview
- An Australian man lived for 105 days with the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart before receiving a donor heart transplant in March 2025.
- The BiVACOR TAH, made of titanium, uses a magnetically levitated spinning disc to pump blood, reducing wear and mechanical failure.
- The device is currently in clinical trials and serves as a temporary solution for patients awaiting heart transplants.
- This marks the sixth successful implantation globally and the first case where a patient was discharged from the hospital with the device.
- Researchers are exploring the potential for the BiVACOR TAH to serve as a permanent heart replacement for patients ineligible for transplants.