International media have reported that an Australian man is the first known person to survive for over 100 days with a “titanium heart” until he received a donor heart.
The man, who received this device in a six-hour surgery last November, is said to be the first patient in the world to be discharged from the hospital with it.
Before receiving the donor heart, he lived for more than 100 days with the titanium artificial heart.
It is said that the BiVACOR titanium heart, unlike conventional artificial hearts, lacks valves and a pulse. Instead, it uses a rotating magnetic turbine to pump blood. This innovative technology increases durability and reduces wear on internal components.
This groundbreaking surgery took place at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where heart surgeon Dr. Paul Jansz led the procedure.
This innovative technology has the potential to be a better alternative to heart transplants in the coming decade. It has already been tested on several patients in both the U.S. and Australia.
The creator of this artificial heart, Daniel Timms, is an Australian biomedical engineer and the founder of BiVACOR, a company dedicated to developing this rotary artificial heart. His invention marks a significant step forward in the field of heart replacement technology.