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“Investment In Innovation (In3):

A Preview of Early-Stage Medical Technology Companies

Boston, Massachusetts, October 21-22, 2004 - Program Agenda

 

This two-day event highlighted emerging technologies being developed by 60 small, mostly privately-held medical technology companies seeking strategic partners and/or investment.  The meeting drew an attendance of more than 410 senior executives from the investment community and 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

Access Bio

rapid, point-of-care in vitro diagnostics

Access CardioSystems

AccessAED - portable, compact easy-to-use automated external defibrillators with full energy delivery and complete resuscitation solutions

Acologix

anabolic peptide for use in local bone and dentin regeneration

Acta Vascular Systems

implantable devices for the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic stroke

Adiana

non-incisional female sterilization

Advanced Bioelectric

non-irritating dry electrodes now enabling long-term cardiac monitoring

Advanced Medical Diagnostics

noninvasive ultrasound-based tissue analysis services for early detection of malignant tumors

Affinergy

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

Applied Spine Technologies

Dynamic Stabilization System for use in the spine

Argentum Medical

broad and powerful silver wound care platform

Audiomedix

aepEX auditory evoked potential depth of anesthesia monitor and aepEX-Fusion servo-controlled anesthesia delivery system

BioCare Systems

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

BioniCare Medical Technologies

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

Biowave

pain management therapies

Bone Solutions

inorganic bio-adhesive that can attach ligaments, tendons to bone, and bone to bone

Brivant

interventional guidewires for angioplasty and stent placement in cardiology and radiology

CardiacAssist

cath lab solution providing rapid onset of circulatory support in patients with acute heart failure

Cardio-Optics

direct, real-time vision through flowing blood to guide therapy inside the heart and vessels

Cerdak

micro-porous ceramic wound treatment device that creates optimal conditions for normal wound healing

Chiroxia

polymer for hysteroscopic female sterilization

CoolTouch

endovenous ablation system for varicose veins with 1320 nm CoolTouch laser

Cordeus

Impedance Cardiovelocimetry non-invasively measures/monitors mechanical heart function and disease utilizing a disposable brachial cuff

CoreValve

percutaneous noninvasive heart valve replacement

Endomed

PTFE/Nitinol Endovascular Graft implants for repair of the abdominal and thoracic aorta

ERBLAN Surgical

ERBLAN MIS Surgical Devices allow safe entry into virtually any actual or potential anatomical space

GARRETTtechnologies

THERMOCEPS - disposable, handheld, battery-powered, single-use, thermal-cautery forceps for controlling bleeding during surgery

Gene Express

molecular diagnostics based on standardized, next-generation, multi-gene expression (StaRT-PCR) products and high margin services

GlucoLight

noninvasive, continuous glucose monitor utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography technology

Haptica

augmented reality simulators that train surgeons in the skills required for minimally invasive surgery

Hayes Medical

advances in modularity & material science

Heart Assist Technologies

non-blood contacting, active implantable direct cardiac compression device for the treatment of CHF

HemaMetrics

real-time noninvasive measurement of blood parameters

Keimar

continuous blood gas monitoring and cardiac output measurement for the intensive care unit

LifeAssays

point-of-care platform technology (CRP & Cyst C) for assessing risk of cardiovascular disease and renal dysfunction

MagForce Nanotechnologies

nanotechnology-based cancer therapy with contactless activation of tumor-specific nano-particles, adaptable to all solid tumors

Mazor Surgical Technologies

precise miniature robotic technology for spine, knee, orthopedic, and neurosurgery minimally invasive procedures - SmartAssist

MDMI Technologies

Thermablate Endometrial Ablation System providing the only hand-held, small office business solution for treating menorrhagia

MicroMRI

Virtual Bone Biopsy MRI scanner add-on, allowing noninvasive imaging of bone microstructure for osteoporosis monitoring

MINRAD

real-time image-guidance technology with an FDA-accepted accuracy claim of +/-1mm at 1 meter

MiTiHeart

implantable blood pump with magnetic levitation technology for patients suffering from heart failure

Monteris Medical

MRI-compatible, precision-guided laser therapy for the treatment of brain tumors

Nanolution

nanomagnetic particles enabling controlled drug delivery and elution for drug targeting and medical device applications

Nervonix

technology for imaging peripheral nerves in regional anesthesiology, pain management, and other markets

NMT Medical

minimally invasive, catheter-based sealing of heart defects associated with stroke and other brain attacks

NovoSci

NovoSci Ready System®, a miniaturized/condensed cardiopulmonary bypass system for providing better patient outcomes

NsGene

implantable encapsulated-cell technology for delivery of biological therapeutics to the nervous system

Os Technology

disposable balloon cervical dilator for improved uterine access that decreases pain, avoids tearing and perforations

OsteoResorb

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

Percardia

VPASS™ Percutaneous Delivery System and VSTENT Myocardial Implant utilizing ventricular sourcing for percutaneous bypass

PhysioAdvantage

first noninvasive, transcutaneous sensor array that continuously monitors peripheral circulation and/or core body temperature

Polymerix

high-potency, slow-release PolymerDrugs for reduction of bone spurs, bone loss, infection, and pain

Proxy Biomedical

minimally invasive synthetic soft tissue implants for bariatric, uro/gynecology, plastic, and general surgery procedures

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

Stheno

Magneto-Optical Enantiomeric Detection (MOPED) for real-time, non-contact analysis of chiral pharmaceuticals

Triton BioSystems

tumor ablation by external activation of tiny spheres delivered systemically with antibodies

Utopix

real-time disposable stereotactic navigation devices for biopsy/targeted therapy compatible with CT, fluoroscopy, and MRI

Valor Medical

next-generation bio-medical adhesive, used as a filler for aneurysms in various areas of the body

Viking Systems

three-dimensional surgical visualization technologies and expanding portfolio for digital surgical environment and digital healthcare network

ZARS

transdermal drug delivery with the ability to rapidly increase blood levels by using CHADD

 

Keynote Speaker:

"What Start-Ups Do Right—and Wrong"

Rick Randall

CEO, TranS1

 

Featured Speakers:

"The State of Healthcare Investing in 2004 and Beyond"

James M. Garvey

CEO & Managing Partner, Schroder Ventures Life Sciences

 

"Setting Up Your Company for Successful Acquisition"

Kevin Collins

Partner, Dorsey & Whitney

and

Janet MacLeod, Ph.D.

Associate, Dorsey & Whitney

 

"Why Do I Have To Do Risk Management?"

Harvey Rudolph, Ph.D.

Global Medical Program Manager, Underwriters Laboratories

 

Pre-Conference Panel Discussion:

"Valuation Methodologies for Early- and Late-Stage Medical Technology Companies"

 

Industry Panel Discussion: 

"Seeing Eye to Eye:  The Relationship Between VCs and Entrepreneurs"

 

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