Blago Herrera

Bridge to Life Ltd. is a company that focuses on improving organ transplants by developing new preservation solutions and technologies. Bridge to Life is based in Northbrook, IL and has subsidiaries in Canada. The company is a leading supplier of preservation solutions worldwide and are currently enrolling patients in a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Vitasmart system. The company also has devices in development for lung and heart perfusion. The company was founded in 2005, and Donald J. Webber has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

SynCardia Systems LLC engages in the manufacture of temporary total artificial heart. Its total artificial heart provides immediate, safe blood flow of up to 9.5 L/min through each ventricle. The company was founded by Marvin J. Slepian, Jack G. Copeland, and Richard G. Smith in 2001 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.