
Carmat SA
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Carmat SA
Carmat SA engages in the developing of implantable orthotropic and biocompatible artificial heart. The company is headquartered in Velizy-Villacoublay, Ile-De-France and currently employs 160 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2010-07-07. The firm is developing an orthotopic and biocompatible artificial heart which works like a natural heart and which is hydraulically activated. The firm formed a network of partnerships with hospitals and various scientific companies, such as The Georges Pompidou European Hospital, The Marie Lannelongue Surgical Center, The Hospital Charles Nicolle of Rouen, Dedienne Sante, PaxiTech, Vignal Artru Industries, French Vessels and Blood Institute, Laboratoire de Recherche Biochirurgicale and others. As of December 31, 2011, a company MATRA DEFENSE held a 30.57% stake in the Company’s shareholdings.