Overview

• BiVACOR's TAH is a rotary pump with an impeller-based design, minimizing blood damage.
• The device was part of an FDA Early Feasibility Study at the Texas Heart Institute.
• Traditional artificial hearts last 12 to 18 months, but the TAH design aims for indefinite operation.
• Heart failure affects 26 million globally, with limited donor hearts available each year.
• The successful implantation marks a significant advancement in artificial heart technology.