2012

Medical Design Excellence Awards Names
Freedom® Portable Driver Among 6 Finalists

Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI)

On April 2, 2012, the Freedom® portable driver was named among six finalists in the Critical Care and Emergency Products category for the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards. Winning products will be announced at the MDEA Presentation Ceremony held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

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Freedom® Portable Driver a Finalist for
"Most Innovative Cardiac Product of the Year" 

MEDTEC European Medical Device Technology (EMDT)

On Jan. 23, 2012, SynCardia was notified that its Freedom® portable driver, the world's first wearable power supply for the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart, has been shortlisted for "Most Innovative Cardiac Product of the Year" as part of the MEDTEC European Medical Device Technology (EMDT) Innovation Awards. The Awards are the only European awards dedicated to recognizing achievements in the medical device sector.

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2011

SynCardia Named One of
"America's Most Promising Companies"

Forbes Magazine

In its December issue, Forbes selected SynCardia as one of "America's Most Promising Companies." The list features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and precious investment capital. Ranked No. 77, SynCardia was the only Arizona company to make the cut.

View SynCardia’s Profile | See Full List of 100 | Read SynCardia Press Release

SynCardia Ranked #20 Among
“World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” for 2011

Fast Company Magazine

In its March issue, Fast Company magazine named SynCardia #20 in its annual list of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies. Described as a "rising newcomer," SynCardia was recognized for "giving mobility to artificial heart recipients” and joined major brands including Apple, Twitter, Google and Intel in the Top 50. SynCardia designed, developed and introduced the new Freedom® portable driver, the world’s first wearable power supply for the Total Artificial Heart.

Read SynCardia's Press Release | View SynCardia’s profile | See the Top 50

SynCardia Selected as Finalist for
2011 World Technology Award

World Technology Network (WTN) in association with TIME, Fortune, CNN, Science/AAAS and Technology Review

In September 2011, SynCardia was selected as one of six finalists for the 2011 World Technology Award in Health and Medicine. The award, which honors those doing "innovative work of the greatest likely long-term significance" in science, technology and related fields, was presented by WTN in association with TIME, Fortune, CNN, Science/AAAS and Technology Review.

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SynCardia Named
“Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year”

Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio)

On Oct. 13, 2011, SynCardia was named "Arizona Bioscience Company of the Year" by the Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio). The award recognizes the for-profit bioscience company whose Arizona-based operations did the most to transform the world during the last 12 months.

According to AZBio CEO Joan Koerber-Walker, "SynCardia makes it possible for patients awaiting donor hearts to not only survive the wait but also to do so with flexibility and mobility, a feat of biomedical engineering that is world-changing for these patients."

Read SynCardia's Press Release |  Read AZBio press release

SynCardia CFO Dena Richter Selected as a
Finalist for “CFO of the Year”

Financial Executives International

In November 2011, SynCardia’s CFO Dena Richter was selected as a finalist for “Private Company CFO of the Year” by Financial Executives International (FEI). The CFO of the Year Awards are given to professionals for outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial stewards.

Read Dena's Bio | View full list of finalists

2010

SynCardia’s Total Artificial Heart Wins 2010

Kerrin Rennie Award for Excellence in Medical Technology
Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA)

On Sept. 15, 2010, the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart was awarded the 2010 Kerrin Rennie Award for Excellence in Medical Technology by the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA). The Kerrin Rennie Award recognizes the innovative and extraordinary contribution of medical technology in improving health outcomes of Australian patients. St. Vincent's Hospital in Sydney made headlines in August 2010 when it performed the Southern Hemisphere's first implant of the Total Artificial Heart. It was followed by a second implant less than two weeks later.

Read SynCardia Press Release |  Read MTAA Press Release

SynCardia Named Among
50 Companies to Watch for 2010

Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) Magazine

In June 2010, Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) magazine selected SynCardia as one of 50 Companies to Watch for 2010. MD+DI selected SynCardia because: “The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is the only device of its kind with regulatory approval in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The device, meant for people dying from end-stage biventricular failure, works similar to a heart transplant in that it replaces both the right and left heart ventricles. Plus, there’s no waiting list like there is for donor hearts (the company has certified centers set up throughout the world).”

Read MD+DI Article | Read SynCardia Press Release

SynCardia's Total Artificial Heart Featured Among 100 Most Important Events in Human History

Mathers Museum of World Cultures
at Indiana University (IU)

On Oct. 23, 2010, a new exhibit featuring the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart titled "From the Big Bang to the World Wide Web: The Origins of Everything," opened at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures at Indiana University (IU). The exhibit revolves around the 100 most important events in the "evolution of everything," including human, biological and planetary history.

"In the field of medical devices, the Total Artificial Heart represents life-saving technological innovation and remarkable scientific progress," said Kathy Schick, one of two IU anthropology professors who produced the long-term exhibit.

Read SynCardia Press Release | Visit Exhibit’s Website