London, Ont. — A team at London Health Sciences Centre has completed the first heart transplant using the Transmedics Organ Care system in Canada. The procedure, known as “heart in a box,” allowed doctors to transplant a donor heart that would not have been considered viable under traditional methods. The system keeps the heart functioning outside the body, preserving its condition for longer and expanding transplant options. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in organ transplantation, offering new hope for patients with previously ineligible donor hearts. The success of the transplant highlights the growing role of innovative medical technology in improving transplant outcomes.