Jarvik Heart, Inc. is a private company that develops miniaturized heart assist devices for the treatment of severe heart failure. The company, formed in 1988, is located in Manhattan, where it conducts development and manufacturing activities. Robert Jarvik, MD, inventor of the Jarvik 7, Jarvik 2000® and the new Jarvik 2015 15mm mechanical hearts, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
This product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical for world wide distributors please consult the manufacturer. Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist Device The first ventricular assist devices (VADs) developed decades ago were meant to sideline the failing biological heart...
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