Foldax Announces Successful First Human Use of Tria Biopolymer Mitral Heart Valve
Foldax , Inc. today announced the successful first-in-human use of its biopolymer Tria heart valve in surgically replacing a diseased mitral valve.
- Foldax , Inc. today announced the successful first-in-human use of its biopolymer Tria heart valve in surgically replacing a diseased mitral valve.
- We are excited to be the first center in the world to implant the innovative Tria mitral valve as part of this research study.
- In this first-in-man procedure, we saw an immediate improvement in the functionality of this patients heart valve once the valve was in place, said Dr. Heimansohn.
- We thank Dr. Heimansohn and his skilled team at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital for their commitment to advancing cardiovascular medicine by successfully performing the first-in-man Tria mitral valve procedure, said Foldax CEO Frank Maguire.