 Abbott Vascular
Abbott Vascular, a division of Abbott, is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education. Headquartered in Northern California, Abbott Vascular offers a comprehensive portfolio of vessel closure, endovascular and coronary products.
American Preclinical Services
With a wealth of preclinical medical device expertise, state-of-the-art facility, and the most advanced imaging technology, APS is the Contract Research Organization of choice for in-vivo medical device testing. APS has the ability to perform GLP studies for regulatory submissions as well as feasibility research, device training, and educational programs using acute and chronic research models.
 AST Products, Inc.
AST Products, Inc. was founded in 1989 to develop novel surface technologies and coatings. Initially a research based organization, AST now offers a line of patented and proprietary coatings for the medical device and specialty materials industries. It also provides specially engineered plasma reactors and analysis equipment that facilitate the application of their advanced coatings.
 Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb is the preeminent global technology based healthcare company for the eye, dedicated to helping consumers see, look and feel better through innovative technology and design. Founded in 1853 in Rochester, New York, where it continues to have its headquarters, the company has over 10,000 people in 35 countries. Bausch & Lomb products are available in more than 100 countries around the world.
 BD Pharmaceutical Systems
BD Medical - Pharmaceutical Systems is a worldwide leader of high-quality, clinically proven prefillable parenteral drug delivery systems. We are committed to earn our customers' confidence by providing the most innovative drug delivery technologies, utilizing global manufacturing and the highest level of technical expertise.
 BioCoat, Inc.
Biocoat acquires biomaterials technologies through internal development, funding scientific and applied research at academic research facilities, joint development projects with other companies, cooperative research with academic researchers, and by acquiring the rights to intellectual property.
Biocoat develops practical applications of its technologies in partnership with established medical device companies, who license the HYDAK® coating technology from Biocoat.
 Boston Scientific
For more than 25 years, Boston Scientific has advanced the practice of less-invasive medicine by providing a broad and deep portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services across a wide range of medical specialties. These less-invasive medical technologies provide alternatives to major surgery and other medical procedures that are typically traumatic to the body. In less-invasive procedures, devices are usually inserted into the body through natural openings or small incisions and can be guided to most areas of the anatomy to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical problems.
Capstone Search Group
 Carmeda®
Carmeda is a medical coating company, certified to ISO 13485. We develop, manufacture and market biocompatible coating technologies.
The Carmeda BioActive Surface (CBAS®) is the clinically most proven heparin coating technology commercially available. W.L Gore & Associates Propaten vascular grafts and Medtronic's bypass circuits are some of the products benefiting from CBAS, which has been shown to remain active for years in clinical studies
 Ciba part of BASF Group
Ciba, part of BASF since April 2009, is a leading global company dedicated to producing high-value effects for its customers’ products. We create effects that improve the quality of life – adding performance, protection, color and strength to plastics, paper, automobiles, buildings, home and personal care products and much more. Ciba brings new and creative thought to the processes and products of our customers in more than 120 countries.
Cordis Corporation
For 50 years, Cordis Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson company, has pioneered less invasive treatments for vascular disease. Technological innovation and a deep understanding of the medical marketplace and the needs of patients have made Cordis the world's leading developer and manufacturer of breakthrough stents, catheters and guidewires for interventional medicine, minimally invasive computer-based imaging, and electrophysiology.
Today, approximately 5,000 Cordis employees worldwide share a strong commitment to continue the Company's groundbreaking work in the fight against vascular disease.
 Covidien
Covidien is a nearly $10 billion global leader in medical devices and supplies, diagnostic imaging agents, pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products. The company mission is to create and deliver innovative healthcare solutions, developed in ethical collaboration with medical professionals, which enhance the quality of life for patients and improve outcomes for customers and shareholders. |
 DePuy Orthpaedics, Inc.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is a driver of transformational change in orthopaedic care, with a focused commitment to help surgeons achieve excellence in surgical practice. Thousands of surgeons worldwide rely upon DePuy every day. DePuy designs, manufactures and distributes orthopaedic devices and supplies including hip, knee, extremity, trauma, orthobiologics, and operating room products.
 DSM Biomedical
DSM is active worldwide in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance materials and industrial chemicals. The company creates innovative products and services that help improve the quality of life. DSM’s products are used in a wide range of end markets and applications such as human and animal nutrition and health, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics (E&E). DSM’s strategy, named Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s specialties portfolio. Market-driven growth, innovation and increased presence in emerging economies are key drivers of this strategy. The group has annual sales of over EUR 8 billion and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
 Evans Analytical Group
Evans Analytical Group (EAG) is the global leader in surface analysis, materials characterization, and trace elemental analysis. We offer over 30 analytical techniques and services supported by a fleet of 150 major instruments via 15 EAG locations across Asia, Europe and the U.S. Our extensive fleet of instruments provides unmatched capacity that enables fast turn around time, superior data quality and excellent detection limits.
 Genzyme Inc.
With many established products and services helping patients in nearly 100 countries, Genzyme is a leader in the effort to develop and apply the most advanced technologies in the life sciences. The company's products and services are focused on rare inherited disorders, kidney disease, orthopaedics, cancer, transplant and immune disease, and diagnostic testing. Genzyme's commitment to innovation continues today with a substantial development program focused on these fields, as well as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and other areas of unmet medical need.
 Lifecore Biomedical
Lifecore Biomedical, LLC is dedicated to the development of technically advanced products that offer long-term compatibility with the human body. Since 1965, thousands of patients worldwide have benefited from Lifecore's purposeful innovations in ophthalmology and orthopedics.
 Medtronic
Our medical technologies help make it possible for millions of people to resume everyday activities, return to work, and live better, longer. We're able to do this with the help of some very special people around the world: 38,000 dedicated employees who share a passionate purpose to improve lives, thousands of medical professionals who share their insights and ideas, and hundreds of advocacy associations that help us share information so people with debilitating diseases know relief is possible.
 Physical Electronics
Physical Electronics USA is a subsidiary of ULVAC-PHI, the world's leading supplier of UHV surface analysis instrumentation. PHI’s innovative XPS, AES, and SIMS technologies provide our customers with unique tools to solve challenging materials problems and accelerate the development of new processes and products. As the only supplier that provides a full range of high performance XPS, AES, and SIMS surface analysis instruments, PHI is in a unique position to provide complete surface analysis solutions to potential clients in a broad range of high technology fields including: nanotechnology, microelectronics, storage media, catalysis, bio-materials, pharmaceuticals, and basic materials such as metals, polymers, composites and coatings.
 Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute
Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute (SJTRI) is a private, non-profit preclinical research institute that combines the efficiencies of a commercial contract research organization with the resources of an academic institution. With more than a decade of experience, SJTRI understands how to catalyze clinical solutions faster with the highest quality and the best value.
 Surface Solutions Laboratories, Inc.
Surface Solutions Laboratories, Inc. develops coating and adhesive technologies for the medical device industry. Coating customization and consulting services are available for all substrates. Waterbased coating technologies include: scratch-resistant, hydrophilic anticorrosion, radiopaque, laser-markable, electrically conductive, light relfecting, light absorbing, and sustained release-antibacterial, antithrombogenic, anticancer, growth-promoting/inhibiting.
 SurModics, Inc.
SurModics provides surface modification solutions for medical devices and biomedical applications. PhotoLink® coatings offer lubricity, hemocompatibility, and multifunctional surfaces. Other recently developed matrix technologies can deliver pharmaceutical agents from the surface of devices such as stents. SurModics' technology platforms provide simplicity, versatility, and performance, with high-quality coatings and consistent outcomes
 W.L. Gore & Associates
While we may be best known for our GORE-TEX® fabrics, all our products are distinguished in their markets. Our technologies and fluoropolymer expertise are unsurpassed.
We create next-generation cable assemblies and components for the electronics industry, set the standard for outerwear comfort and protection, solve difficult industrial problems with innovative materials and technology, and Gore medical products work in harmony with the body's own tissues to restore normal body function. |
