Sulzer Carbomedics

Carbomedics, historically known as Sulzer Carbomedics, is a leading medical technology company focused on the development of mechanical heart valves and cardiovascular prostheses. The company gained international recognition for its proprietary pyrolytic carbon technology, which significantly improved the longevity and performance of bileaflet mechanical valves. Based in Austin, Texas, Carbomedics operated as a core component of Sulzer Medica's cardiovascular division before its acquisition by the Sorin Group in 2003. Its products, including the Carbomedics Bileaflet Heart Valve, remain widely used in cardiac surgery for the treatment of aortic and mitral valve diseases. Currently, the company's legacy and technology continue under the umbrella of LivaNova.