SynCardia -Model 70cc TAH -Temporary Total Artificial Heart
The SynCardia 70cc temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH) is the world’s first and only commercially approved total heart replacement. With more than 1,700 implants worldwide, the 70cc TAH accounts for more than 600 patient-years of support.
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Indication: for use as a bridge to donor heart transplant in cardiac transplant-eligible candidates at risk of imminent death from end-stage biventricular failure.
- FDA: Oct. 15, 2004
- European CE mark: Sept. 10, 1999
- Health Canada: Oct. 27, 2005
- 89% male | 11% female
- Age range: 9 to 80 years old
- Largest BSA: 2.96m²
*As reported on SynCardia Implant Forms as of 9 Oct 2017. Not all Implant Forms have complete information.