Picard Medical Spotlights Banner Health’s 50+ SynCardia Heart Implant Milestone
Banner Health has performed more than 50 SynCardia Total Artificial Heart implants, making it one of the world’s busiest programs for bridge-to-transplant therapy. Picard Medical highlights this milestone as evidence of expanding STAH adoption while advancing its next-generation fully implantable Emperor Total Artificial Heart.
1. Banner Health’s SynCardia Milestone
Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems, has conducted over 50 implants of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart (STAH) under its Advanced Heart Failure Program led by Dr. Francisco Arabia. The program receives referrals globally and has refined patient selection, surgical techniques and post-implant management protocols.
2. Implications for Picard Medical Growth
This milestone underscores expanding clinical adoption of the STAH, which has seen more than 2,100 worldwide implants. Increased procedural volume at leading centers like Banner Health could drive higher revenue streams and strengthen Picard Medical’s market position in mechanical circulatory support.
3. Next-Generation Emperor Artificial Heart
Picard Medical is advancing the development of the Emperor Total Artificial Heart, a fully implantable device designed to eliminate external drivers and extend long-term support. Successful progression of this platform may address donor heart shortages and broaden access to durable cardiac support solutions.