PORTFOLIO Companies: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
AccessClosure, Inc., Mountain View, CA
http://www.accessclosure.com
Founded in 2002
Devices used to seal arterial punctures after vascular interventional procedures.
AneuRx, Inc., Cupertino, CA
Founded in 1993
Surgical grafts for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms delivered via minimally invasive technologies. Acquired by Medtronic in 1996.
Apieron Inc., Menlo Park, CA
http://www.apieron.com
Founded in 2001
Devices to monitor and guide asthma therapy.
Aragon Surgical, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
http://www.aragonsurgical.com
Founded in 2005
Platform of sealing and cutting surgical devices aimed at reducing
operative time while maintaining or improving procedural safety.
BAROnova, Inc., Goleta, CA
http://www.baronova.com
Founded in 2006
Innovative minimally invasive nonsurgical, nonpharmacologic therapies
for the treatment of obesity.
CardioMind, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
http://www.cardiomind.com
Founded in 2003
Cardiovascular stents delivered on a guidewire that provide therapeutic
options for small vessels and other unmet patient needs.
Conceptus, Mountain View, CA
http://www.conceptus.com
Founded in 1992
Unique catheter-based systems for less-invasive diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive disorders. Went public in 1996. NASDAQ: CPTS.
Corvita Corporation, Miami, FL
Founded in 1986
Synthetic grafts for replacing diseased blood vessels. IPO 1994. Acquired by Pfizer in 1996.
Curon Medical, Inc., Fremont, CA
Founded in 1997
Devices for the minimally invasive treatment of gastro-intestinal
diseases, focusing initially on Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),
and fecal incontinence. IPO 2000. NASDAQ: CURN.
Embolic Protection, Inc., Campbell, CA
Founded in 1999
Devices for the prevention of embolic complications including stroke and heart attack during interventional vascular procedures. Acquired by Boston Scientific in 2001.
Endocardial Solutions, Inc., St. Paul, MN
Founded in 1992
Mapping and other diagnostics for irregular heart rhythms. IPO 1997. Acquired by St. Jude Medical in 2005.
EndoTex Interventional Systems, Cupertino, CA
Founded in 1995
Carotid stents to treat carotid artery disease and prevent strokes.
Acquired by Boston Scientific in 2007.
Enteromedics, Inc., St. Paul, MN
http://www.enteromedics.com
Founded in 2002
Therapeutic neuromodulation platform for treating obesity and other
medical conditions. IPO 2007. NASDAQ: ETRM.
Flexuspine, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.flexuspine.com
Founded 2003
Total spine joint replacement for the treatment of degenerative spine
disease.
Hotspur Technologies, Inc., Mountain View, CA
Founded 2008
Devices for managing AV graft thrombus for patients with end-stage renal disease.
Nektar Therapeutics (formerly Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.), San Carlos, CA
http://www.nektar.com
Founded in 1990
Non-invasive drug delivery systems for delivery of pharmaceuticals via the lungs. IPO 1994. NASDAQ: NKTR.
Neuronetics, Inc., Malvern, PA
http://www.neuronetics.com
Founded in 2003
Non-invasive neurologic stimulation devices used to treat chronic
depression.
Novasys Medical, Inc., Newark, CA
http://www.novasysmedical.com
Founded in 1999
Minimally invasive devices and procedures for treatment of stress
urinary incontinence.
Penederm, Inc., Foster City, CA
Founded in 1987
Novel drugs for the skin using transdermal drug delivery. IPO 1993. Acquired by Mylan Laboratories in 1998.
Relievant Medsystems, Redwood City, CA
http://www.relievant.com
Founded in 2004
Devices used in a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure for chronic
back pain.
Sadra Medical, Inc., Campbell, CA
http://www.sadramedical.com
Founded in 2003
Minimally invasive aortic heart valves placed percutaneously via catheter.
Spinal Concepts, Inc., Austin, TX
Founded in 1996
Implantable devices used in spinal surgeries. Acquired by Abbott Laboratories
in 2003.
Uptake Medical Corporation, Seattle, WA
http://www.uptakemedical.com
Founded in 2004
Technology for measurably improving pulmonary function and quality of life in severe emphysema patients.
Valeritas, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ
http://www.valeritas.com
Founded in 2006
Easy-to-use, discreet, wearable, disposable insulin delivery devices
for Type 2 diabetics.
Vertos Medical, Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA
http://www.vertosmedical.com
Founded in 2005
Minimally invasive devices for decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis.
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc., Saratoga, CA
http://www.visioncareinc.net
Founded in 1997
Implantable ophthalmic devices for vision improvement in patients
with severe age-related "dry" macular degeneration (AMD).
