PORTFOLIO: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Medical Devices

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 surgical devices aimed at reducing operative time while maintaining or improving procedural safety.

AviaraDx, Inc. (formerly Arcturus Bioscience, Inc.), Mountain View, CA

http://www.aviaradx.com

Founded in 1996
Develops and introduces new diagnostic technologies for molecular cancer profiling.

BAROnova, Inc., Goleta, CA

http://www.baronova.com/

A medical device company focusing on developing innovative minimally invasive nonsurgical, nonpharmacologic therapies for the treatment of obesity.

CardioMind, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

http://www.cardiomind.com

Founded in 2003
Devices for coronary artery disease 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

http://www.curonmedical.com

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

http://www.endocardial.com

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., Carnegie, PA

http://www.flexuspine.com/

Founded 2003
Implantable devices for treatment of degenerative spine disease.

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 and other uro/gynecological disorders.

Oculir, Inc., San Diego, CA

http://www.oculir.com

Founded in 2005
Non-invasive glucose meter that measures glucose from the white of the eye.

Pegasus Biologics, Inc., Irvine, CA

http://www.pegasusbio.com

Founded in 2003
Biologic surgical grafts for orthopedics, sports medicine, neurosurgical and spine applications.

Relievant Medsystems, Hayward, CA

Founded in 2004
Therapeutic devices used in minimally invasive therapy 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, including spinal fixation for treatment of degenerative disc disease and spinal injuries. Acquired by Abbott Laboratories in 2003.

SquareOne, Inc., Campbell, CA

Founded in 2007
Cardiovascular device company developing lesion-specific interventional systems.

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.

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 macular degeneration (AMD) and other macular disorders.

Drug Delivery Systems

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.

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.

Walnut Technologies, Inc., Andover, MA

Founded in 1999
Non-invasive therapeutic ultrasound devices used to accelerate drug delivery and deliver perfusion therapy for stroke and peripheral thrombosis. Acquired privately in 2003.

Medical Services

PacificDental Benefits, Inc., Concord, CA

http://www.pdbi.com

Founded in 1996
Dental coverage for employers and individuals through an innovative managed dental care service organization. Acquired by Specialized Care Services in 2005.