The presentation will take place on Tuesday October 4th at 9.45 (abstract ID 4509) as part of a moderated abstract session on Assist Devices (Assist Devices I). Dr Piet Jansen, Chief Medical Officer with Carmat, will present the results.
The study assessed in-vitro haemocompatibility of the bioprosthetic blood-contacting surfaces of the Carmat Total Artificial Heart (TAH) by exposing them in closed circuits to human blood under pulsatile flow.
“We are pleased to share these data with the European Cardio-Thoracic Surgery community, commented Dr Jansen. “This in-vitro study – whose results have been added to our file with the Afssaps, the French regulatory authority – will be validated in clinical studies with the aim of reducing the burden of blood-thinning treatment when using the Carmat TAH”.
About CARMAT:
CARMAT, the world’s most advanced total artificial heart project.
The only credible response for all cases of end-stage heart failure, which is a real public health issue: CARMAT’s aim is to be able to provide a response to a major public health issue associated with heart disease, the world’s leading cause of death: chronic and acute heart failure. Indeed, this disease currently affects over 100 million patients in developed countries. By pursuing the development of its total artificial heart, CARMAT intends to overcome the well-known shortfall in heart transplants for the tens of thousands of people suffering from heart failure.
The result of combining two types of unique expertise: the medical expertise of Professor Carpentier, known throughout the world for inventing Carpentier-Edwards® heart valves, which are the most used in the world, and the technological expertise of EADS, world aerospace leader.
Imitating the natural heart: given its size, the choice of structural materials and its innovative physiological functions, CARMAT’s total artificial heart could, assuming upcoming clinical trials are successful, potentially benefit the lives of tens of thousands of patients a year whilst ensuring there is no risk of rejection and providing them with an unparalleled quality of life.
A project leader acknowledged at a European level: with the backing of the European Commission, CARMAT has been granted the largest subsidy ever given to an SME by OSEO; a total of €33 million.
Strongly committed, prestigious founders and shareholders: Truffle Capital (the leading European venture capital firm), EADS, the Foundation Alain Carpentier and the thousands of institutional and individual shareholders who have placed their trust in CARMAT.
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