Ohio Performs First FDA-Approved Tricuspid Valve Implant | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Ohio just pulled off a historic medical milestone: the first-ever implantation of the FDA-approved TRIFORMIS tricuspid heart valve. Led by Dr. Geoffrey Answini at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, this breakthrough device is engineered with RESILIA tissue tech to resist calcification and mimic natural valve movement—offering patients a longer-lasting, better-fitting solution. Its unique “D”-shaped ring adapts to enlarged valve areas and may reduce pacemaker needs. As the only FDA-approved tricuspid valve on the market, it’s poised to transform treatment options for those with…