Australian Man Sets Record With 100 Days on BiVACOR Artificial Heart

The titanium-based device supported the patient until a successful donor heart transplant, marking a milestone in artificial heart technology.

An Australian man became the first person to survive over 100 days with the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart before receiving a donor heart transplant.
The BiVACOR artificial heart, made of titanium, was implanted during a six-hour surgery in November 2024 at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney.
Unlike natural hearts, the device uses a magnetically suspended spinning disc to pump blood, reducing wear and eliminating the need for a heartbeat.
Designed as a temporary bridge to transplant, the device is currently in clinical trials, with its potential as a permanent replacement still under investigation.
Heart failure affects 26 million people globally, but fewer than 6,000 heart transplants are performed annually due to donor shortages.