The Artificial Heart

Heart Lung Machine

Jan 1, 1956

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Dr. Kolff creates the very first heart-lung machine

First Concept of Artificial Heart

Jan 1, 1957

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Together Dr. Tetsuzo Akutsu and Dr. Kolff lead the first concept of an artificial heart.

First Granted Patent for Artificial Heart

Jan 1, 1963

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Paul Winchell is recieves the first patent for the artificial heart. Although later he decides to sign over his patent to Dr. Kolff

FDA Closes Symbion Inc.

Jan 1, 1990

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The FDA closes Symbion for not abiding by the rugulations and guidelines.The IDE(Investigation Device Exemption) then withdrawals all studies of the Artificial Heart.

Forming SynCardia Systems

Jan 1, 2001

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Dr. Marvin J. Slepian and Richard G. Smith establish SynCardia Systems and continue the study of the Artificial Heart

FDA Approved Artificial Heart

Oct 15, 2004

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The FDA approves of the very First Artificial Heart invented by CardioWest.

SynCardia Recieves Approval

Jan 1, 2005

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SynCardia Systems becomes successful and is granted permission by the CE Mark (Europe) and Health Canada to continue saving lives of those in need of an artificial heart.

SynCardia Systems Success

Jan 1, 2007

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SynCardia Inc. gives their 700th patient an artificial heart in Arizona.

First Real Artificial Heart Working In 75 Year Old

Dec 18, 2013

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A 75 year old man whom resides in France goes through a successful operation to recieve the first artificial heart. This heart is predicted to last up to 5 years and allows said person to continue a normal lifestyle.

Carmat Implant in Second Patient

Sep 8, 2014

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Patient in France suffering from chronic heart failure recieves artificial heart from biotechnology company Carmat. This artificial heart is made up of synthetic and natural materials.