Markets its patented FDA-cleared rapid intravascular start device for placing peripheral intravenous catheters

Private

Early / 2010

Developing high quality, cost-effective proton therapy solutions

Private

Early / 2009

Disposable insulin pump for Type 2 diabetics

Private

Early / 2008

Percuatneous device for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Private

Early / 2008

Novel drug delivery devices for the respiratory drug market

Acquired by Sandoz/Novartis, 2010

Early / 2007

Catheter-based devices to treat occluded arteries

Acquired by Johnson & Johnson, 2005

Later / 2002

Developer of advanced materials, techniques and implant systems for spine surgery

Private

Start-up / 2002

Drug delivery technology for localized treatment of disease

IPO 2000

Later / 1999

Devices to assist in the resuscitation of victims of sudden cardiac arrest

Acquired by Zoll Medical Corporation, 2004

Early / 1998

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Laparoscopic surgical instruments

IPO 1996; Acquired by Tyco U.S. Surgical, 1999

Early/1993

Innotech, Inc.

Systems for low-cost fast manufacture of bifocals at retail dispensing locations

IPO 1996; Acquired by Johnson & Johnson, 1997

Early/1993