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“Investment In Innovation (In3): 

A Preview of Early-Stage Medical Technology Companies

San Francisco, California, June 8-9, 2004 - Program Agenda

 


This two-day event highlighted emerging technologies being developed by 54 small, mostly privately-held medical technology companies seeking partnering and/or investment.  The meeting drew an attendance of more than 375 senior executives from the investment community as well as major medical technology, biopharmaceutical, biotech, and other companies.

The forum provided focused overviews by a senior executive from each company, followed by the opportunity to meet one-on-one in private breakout rooms.

 

Presenting Companies

Technologies

Acoustic MedSystems

ultrasound catheters for targeted thermal ablation of tumors

Acta Vascular Systems

implantable devices for the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic stroke

Affinergy

coatings that mediate functional interactions between biological and synthetic materials with high molecular specificity

Alsius

intravascular temperature management systems and catheters for cardiac and neuro intensive care patients

ALung Technologies

artificial lung delivers O2 and removes CO2 through a catheter inserted into the vena cava

Alveolus

next-generation non-vascular interventional pulmonary and gastrointestinal stenting technology

Aqueduct Medical

patient recovery system for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery

BioCare Systems

noninvasive photobiostimulation using Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) to decrease pain and accelerate healing

Bioenergy

D-ribose, a five-carbon carbohydrate that increases cellular energy, improving cardiovascular health and tissue function

Bioheart

cell-based implants, catheters, and electronics for the treatment of heart failure and arrhythmias

BioniCare Medical Technologies

electronic device that closes the gap between drugs and surgery in osteoarthritis of the knee

BrainZ Instruments

bedside brain monitoring for early detection of brain injury and seizures

Cannuflow

arthroscopic surgical devices

Celleration

MIST Therapy using non-contact ultrasound to stimulate healthy cells allowing chronic wounds to heal

CeraPedics

cell-binding small peptide (P-15) technology platform for cell attachment and bone formation in orthopedics

Chemel

minimally invasive needle biosensor for in vivo glucose or lactate monitoring of intensive care patients

CHF Technologies

technology to reshape the heart

CVAC Systems

total body, vaso-pneumatic compression for human performance, heart failure, sleep apnea, anemia, fibromyalgia, and more

DEGIMA Medical

methods for eyebrow lifting, non-thermal loading of degradable matrices, and degradable implants

Diagnostic Technologies

immunodiagnostics of placental recombinant markers to screen the risk of preeclampsia, preterm delivery, and IUGR

Doxa

next-generation biomaterials using bioactive-ceramics technology platform

Duke Empirical

aortic arch stent graft

Dyansys

monitor for autonomic nervous system displaying sympathovagal balance in real-time for diabetes/anesthesia/cardiology applications

Everest Biomedical Instruments

portable automated critical care neuro instruments using advanced digital signal processing technology

FlowCardia

interventional catheter system for the mechanical recanalization of arterial chronic total occlusions quickly and reliably

Gamida-Cell

stem cell expansion, biotech, allergenic, and autologous products to treat cardiac/pancreatic/cancer/autoimmune diseases

GARRETTtechnologies

thermal cautery forceps for controlling bleeding during surgery

Gene Express

services/reagents/molecular diagnostic tests based on next-generation, quantitative, standardized, multi-gene expression measurement technology (StaRT-PCR)

Glucon

continuous, noninvasive blood glucose monitor based on Photoacoustic sensing technology

ImageGuide

real-time, CT-guided, robotically controlled needle drivers for minimally invasive cancer therapy

Iomed

noninvasive, site-specific drug delivery technology to deliver compounds to the posterior segments of the eye

IsoMedical Technologies

prevention of scarring caused by disease, medical intervention, or trauma via a beta emitting biopolymer

Kahn Medical Devices

cosmetic artificial iris diaphragm implant to change the color of the eyes

Matryx Group

a wireless, early detection and auto-alerting heart monitor system for outpatient and homecare markets

NeoMedix

Trabectome, an FDA-cleared, minimally invasive medical device technology for the treatment of open angel glaucoma

Novare Surgical Systems

hand-directed articulating systems for minimally invasive bariatric surgery and the treatment of atrial fibrillation

NovoStent

helical stent providing enhanced abilities and flexibilities in drug delivery, scaffolding, and embolic protection

Oncodigm BioPharma

liposomal formulation of recombinant IL-2 for use as chemotherapy or cancer vaccine adjuvant

OsteoResorb

bioresorbable polymer implants for use in a variety of orthopedics and spine surgical applications

Pathway Medical Technologies

CardioPath System that prevents embolic events by removing plaque and thrombus found in diseased arteries

Pindi Products

Magneto/Wave Spectroscopy technology providing noninvasive measurements for glucose, other blood analytes, and identity verification

Praxim

computer-assisted surgery and MIS for orthopaedics

pSivida

BioSilicon, nano-structured porous silicon for applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, tissue engineering, and orthopedics

Quantum Dot

Qdot nanocrystal technology - ultra-sensitive, multi-color biological detection for research, diagnostic, and clinical applications

Quantum Orthopedics

Conservative Motion Preservation technology including minimally invasive facet joint replacement

Rhythm Technologies

catheters designed to diagnose, terminate, and treat cardiac arrhythmia during EP and ablation procedures

RX-SPINE

artificial total intervertebral disc capable of normal physiological movement and weight loading

SafetyNet

a wireless personal emergency alert system that integrates with, and enhances, existing implanted medical devices

SmokeSignals

a smart, communicating cigarette case, online support, and daily e-mails delivering an effective stop-smoking method

Spinemed

minimally invasive disc replacement for chronic back pain

Starion Instruments

surgical instruments employing thermal welding technology to seal and cut tissue

Unilead International

ECG electrode sensor array and integrated lead placement technology - simple, accurate, and repeatable

Xillix Technologies

endoscopy systems allowing physicians to see very small, early-stage cancer and subtle pre-cancerous lesions

Xoft microTube

miniature, flexible, fully-disposable x-ray probe for high dose rate electronic brachytherapy

 

Keynote Presentation:

"Experiences in Building Companies from an Entrepreneurial

and Investor Perspective"

Mir A. Imran

President & Founder, InCube
 

Featured Speakers:

"Medtech Investing, 2004"

Kevin J. Wasserstein

Principal, Versant Ventures
 

"When Bad Things Happen to Good Companies:

Preserving Your Financial Health in Product Liability Crises"

Kevin M. Quinley

Senior Vice President of Risk Services, Medmarc Insurance Group
 

Pre-Conference Panel Discussion: 

"Is Your Company Prepared for Financing? 

Critical Mistakes Companies Make and How to Avoid Them"
 

Industry Panel Discussion: 

"Medtech Start-Ups from Creation to Exit:  What Does It Take?"

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