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“Investment In Innovation (In3):

A Preview of Early-Stage Medical Technology Companies

Irvine, California, February 10-11, 2005 - Program Agenda

 

 

This two-day event highlighted emerging technologies being developed by 47 small, mostly privately-held medical technology companies seeking strategic partners and/or investment.  The meeting drew an attendance of over 300 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

ACEA Biosciences

microplate-based electronic biosensor system for label-free, real-time cell based assays

Aperon Biosystems

incorporation of proteins in a Sol-Gel matrix for the detection of Nitric Oxide in exhaled breath

Applied Spine Technologies

Dynamic Stabilization System for use in the spine

Atritech

a device for the left atrial appendage for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation

BARRx

device for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus and prevention of esophageal cancer

Biomarker Technologies

blood test for breast cancer measuring 5 protein biomarkers using super-sensitive ELISA with 95% accuracy

BioniCare Medical Technologies

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

Cardiac Power

totally implantable LVAD that does not interface with circulating blood

Cardiva Medical

vascular closure device that achieves arterial closure in percutaneous procedures without the complications/learning curve

CeMines

Molecular FingerPrinting™ process for early-stage diagnosis of cancer, enabling point-of-care therapeutics based on gene regulation

CoolTouch

endovenous ablation system for varicose veins with 1320nm CoolTouch laser

CoreValve

percutaneous noninvasive heart valve replacement

EndoBionics

microsyringe delivery of cells, genes, and drugs to the vasculature/deep tissues of the body

E-Pill Pharma

electronic pill for oral delivery of low bioavailability drugs

ERBLAN Surgical

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

GARRETTtechnologies

THERMOCEPS - a handheld, wireless device that stops bleeding during surgical procedures using focused, thermal coagulation

Genistent Medical

bioabsorbable drug eluting stents and stent coatings for treatment of vulnerable plaque and coronary stenosis

GlucoLight

noninvasive, continuous glucose monitor utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography technology

Gold Medical Technologies

implantable Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) for heart failure, needed by 250,000 Americans yearly

Grant Life Sciences

blood test that screens/diagnoses cervical cancer without need of a cervical exam/pap smear

HD Medical

capture and analysis of heart sounds leading to rapid and accurate diagnosis of cardiac pathologies

Hoana Medical

non-contact intelligent medical vigilance for the hospital—safeguarding lives, invisibly

Hydrus

Hydrus' Hydrocell™ - controlled fluid delivery system for every medical application without batteries or power cords

InterGenetics

genetic and personal history based testing to predict age-specific risk of breast cancer diagnosis

IYIA Technologies

multi-modal therapy for slow healing foot wounds, primarily diabetic foot ulcers

Kibow Biotech

Enteric Dialysis with Kibow Biotics - a food-grade microbial Gel cap formulation towards kidney failure applications

LifeWave

noninvasive Ultra-WideBand medical radar imaging for cardiopulmonary ambulatory monitoring and diagnosis

LumeRx

light-based therapy for eradication of ulcer-causing Helicobacter pylori

Mardil

device for the treatment of mitral regurgitation and heart failure without requiring open heart surgery

Medical Ventures

interventional catheter-based system precisely measures stent and arterial size and cardiovascular repair tissue patch products

Medsurge Medical Products

colon cancer screening and preventing Fecal Occult Blood Test & the O'Regan Hemorrhoid Banding System

MicroSolutions

long-term, miniature drug delivery implant with physician-controllable, zero-order release characteristics

National Quality Care

a wearable artificial kidney that provides dialysis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

NeoSurg Technologies

minimally invasive surgical access system used in laparoscopic surgery

Novashunt

automated implantable pump systems for moving fluids around inside the body

NovoSci

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

Novovascular

nitric oxide releasing surface treatments for enhanced biocompatibility in medical devices

OrthoNetx

devices for mechanically induced bone growth, together with a "smart device" system for risk management

Pegasus Biologics

xenograft/allograft stabilizing and terminal sterilization technologies for sports medicine and spine/neurology implantable devices

Polyheal

radio-opaque, injectable, biodegradable polymers and prosthetic tissues for drug/cell delivery and medical device applications

PulMedics

affordable handheld metabolic monitor (indirect calorimeter) with both medical and consumer weight management applications

Timi3 Systems

noninvasive therapeutic ultrasound to enhance perfusion for treatment of acute myocardial infarction

Transvivo

in vivo plasmapheresis and ultrafiltration to remove excess fluid from CHF patients in clinical trials

Unilead International

ECG electrode sensor array, with integrated lead wires, simple, accurate and repeatable ECGs

VL Manufacturing

disposables for drawing blood—percutaneous or from a catheter—neonates to geriatrics

WideMed

biomedical adaptive signal processing of physiological events for diagnostics and monitoring of sleep

Xillix Technologies

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

 

Keynote Speaker:

"Experiences and Challenges in Starting and Growing Medical Technology Companies"

Keegan Harper

Founder & CEO, Cameron Health

 

Featured Speakers:

"IP Strategies for Emerging Medical Device Companies"

Edward N. Bachand

Partner, Dorsey & Whitney

 

"The Transaction & Financing Environment in Medtech"

Robert J. Andrews

Director, Healthcare Investment Banking, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin

 

Pre-Conference Panel Discussion:

"Reimbursement and Products Liability:  What Healthcare Technology Investors and Industry Executives Need to Know When Evaluating Business Plans and Related Risk Factors"

 

Industry Panel Discussion: 

"The Seven Stages of a Device Start-Up:  Managing the Process of Development"
 

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