who invented the abiocor artificial heart and what year was it invented
AbioCor AbioMed, Inc. began development of the AbioCor device in the 1990s, beginning animal studies in 1998 in preparation to demonstrate readiness for formal clinical trials in humans.[5] On January 30, 2001, the FDA granted AbioMed an investigational device exemption (IDE) for implantation into humans via a clinical trial.[9] This opened the door for the first implantation of the AbioCor into Robert Tools on July 2, 2001. He lived for 151 days before having a fatal cerebrovascular accident.[3][10][11] Time magazine awarded the AbioCor its Invention of the Year award in late 2001.[11]