Core Viewpoint - Suzhou Tongxin Medical Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted its IPO application to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, marking a significant step in the artificial heart industry as it aims to capitalize on the growing demand for heart failure treatments [1][7]. Company Overview - Founded by Chen Chen in 2008, Tongxin Medical focuses on the innovation of ventricular assist devices, specifically the implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) [1]. - The company has developed a product matrix that includes one product approved for market, one in the registration phase, one in clinical trials, one in preclinical research, and two in design development [1]. Product Details - The first product, the CH-VAD, is China's first approved full magnetic levitation implantable artificial heart, with its iterative version, CH-VAD Plus, expected to be approved by early 2026 [1]. - In the U.S. market, the new generation BrioVAD has received FDA approval to enter clinical trials, making it the first active implantable medical device from China to achieve this milestone [2]. Financial Performance - The average price of CH-VAD has decreased from 459,600 CNY in 2022 to 362,300 CNY in the first half of 2025, reflecting the company's strategy to expand its customer base during a period of rapid industry growth [4]. - Sales revenue for CH-VAD increased from 8.27 million CNY in 2022 to 67.06 million CNY in 2024, with over 670 implants completed across more than 80 hospitals [5]. - Despite revenue growth, the company remains in a loss-making position, with net losses of 189 million CNY, 306 million CNY, and 372 million CNY for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [5]. Funding and Ownership - The company has completed multiple rounds of financing, with the latest round in July 2023 involving participation from several investment firms [6]. - Chen Chen, the actual controller, holds 30.95% of the voting rights, while other significant shareholders include Baiyang Group (16.73%) and Sequoia China (8.53%) [7]. Industry Context - The artificial heart sector is experiencing a collective IPO window, with other companies like Shenzhen Core Medical and Hangzhou Hetang Health also preparing for IPOs or securing significant funding [7].