TUCSON, Ariz. – Aug. 11, 2010 – On
Aug. 11, SynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the SynCardia
temporary Total Artificial Heart, announced the launch of its new
online store, http://Shop.SynCardia.com. SynCardia
is the first company in the mechanical circulatory support industry
to make its products available to customers through an e-commerce
site 24/7.
“Shop.SynCardia.com streamlines the ordering process for
our customers,” said Rodger Ford, SynCardia CEO. “The
site offers all SynCardia products in one place for the surgeons,
medical staff and their patients at SynCardia Certified Centers
around the world. We have already processed orders through the site
for Total Artificial Hearts and SynCardia Gear.”
Electronic ordering through the e-commerce site guarantees that
all information is current and correct, eliminating the risk of
using outdated order forms, catalogs or part numbers. When staff at
SynCardia Certified Centers log in, they will see each product,
including the price, a photo and a description. After the order has
been placed, http://Shop.SynCardia.com will send customers
confirmation emails that their order has been received.
Shop.SynCardia.com offers the following products online:
to login, SynCardia Certified
Centers can order Medical Equipment including Total Artificial
Hearts, implant drivers for use in the operating room,
Freedom™ portable drivers for patient use in the hospital and
at home and other SynCardia products.
- Patient Accessories
- Patients can view SynCardia
accessories such as additional driver batteries or a second Freedom
Shoulder Bag, Backpack or Accessory Bag. Patients can then order
these accessories through their SynCardia Certified Center.
- SynCardia Gear
- SynCardia Gear can be purchased by
anyone who visits the website using a secure PayPal™ Shopping
Cart. SynCardia Gear includes Team SynCardia Bike Jerseys and Bibs
(cycling shorts). Team SynCardia cycling consists of friends and
supporters of SynCardia with the goal of promoting cardiovascular
health.
Shop.SynCardia.com serves SynCardia Certified Centers around the
world, including heart hospitals in the U.S., Canada, France,
Germany, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Russia and Australia.
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About SynCardia Systems, Inc.
SynCardia Systems, Inc. is the Tucson-based manufacturer of the
world’s only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved Total
Artificial Heart: the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart.
There have been more than 850 implants of the Total Artificial
Heart, accounting for more than 190 patient years of life on the
device.
Originally used as a permanent replacement heart, the Total
Artificial Heart is currently approved as a bridge to human heart
transplant for people dying from end-stage biventricular
failure. The Total Artificial Heart is the only device that
provides immediate, safe blood flow of up to 9.5 L/min through
both ventricles.
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