United States securities and exchange commission logo August 29, 2023 J. Patrick Mackin Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Artivion, Inc. 1655 Roberts Blvd., NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 Re: Artivion, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed April 3, 2023 File No. 001-13165 Dear J. Patrick Mackin: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Disclosure Review Program