The world's first self-contained artificial heart was implanted in Robert Tools on July 2, 2001.

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Is it true that the world's first self-contained artificial heart was implanted in Robert Tools on July 2, 2001?

Yes. Historical records and clinical studies confirm that the world's first totally implantable, self-contained artificial heart (the AbioCor) was successfully implanted in patient Robert Tools on July 2, 2001.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Oct 2026

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The retrieved papers include discussions of the AbioCor artificial heart trial and reference Robert Tools as the first recipient on July 2, 2001, providing clear supporting evidence for the factual claim.

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End-Stage Heart Disease, High-Risk Research, and Competence to Consent: The Case of the AbioCor Artificial Heart

2006

Discusses the ethical and clinical context of the AbioCor trial, specifically mentioning Robert Tools as the first recipient of the world's first self-contained artificial heart.

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Morreim, E. H. (2006). End-Stage Heart Disease, High-Risk Research, and Competence to Consent: The Case of the AbioCor Artificial Heart. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1353/pbm.2006.0013

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Vascular Tone Estimation in Patients Implanted with the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart

2004

Refers to physiological data obtained from patients implanted with the AbioCor implantable replacement heart, corroborating the history of this device.

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Kung, R. T. & Zhang, H. (2004). Vascular Tone Estimation in Patients Implanted with the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.2004.00044.x

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