Brad Snow

Avertix Medical Systems, Inc. develops and markets cardiac medical devices. Its product allows to reduce time to treatment and minimize heart muscle damage The company was founded by Robert E. Fischell, Tim A. Fischell and David R. Fischell in 2001 and is headquartered in Shrewsbury, NJ.

Sonablate Corp. develops and manufactures high intensity focused ultrasound surgical ablation systems. Its products include Sonablate 450, a HIFU solution that determines the safety and efficacy of a minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment; Sonablate 500, a HIFU surgical ablation system for the treatment of localized prostate cancer that delivers ablative therapy with the possibility of reducing side effects; and Sonatherm, a laparoscopic HIFU surgical ablation system that uses a laparoscopic probe to deliver robotic ablative therapy to soft tissue with a customizable ablation zone. The company was founded by Stephen R. Puckett Sr. and George M. Suarez in 2004 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

NuGenesis Technologies Corp. provides scientific data management solutions.The firm offers software for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries. The company was founded by Ajit S. Nagral in 1996 and is located in Westborough, MA.

GE Medical Systems was a manufacturer of diagnostic imaging and medical monitoring systems. It used to provide information technology services to health care providers. The company was headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

RITA Medical Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets ablation technology products used by physicians to treat patients with solid cancerous or benign tumors. The system consists of a radiofrequency energy generator and disposable accessories. The RITA systems have been approved to treat liver cancer and are sold in Asia, Europe and the US. The company develops the use of the system for the treatment of various other cancers. Investors in RITA Medical include Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley. RITA Medical is in the process of merging with Horizon Medical. RITA Medical Systems has been acquired by Angio Dynamics, inc. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Encapsule Medical Devices LLC is a privately-held medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive breast biopsy and tissue removal technologies. The company is based in Redwood City, California. The Encapsule Medical team redefines breast care and ultimately changes the way physicians diagnose and treat breast cancer and benign breast disease. Encapsule Medical markets three breast care devices in the U.S. for the biopsy and removal of breast lesions.

Medlogics Device Corp. was engages in the research, development and manufacture of drug eluting coating, stent and catheter solutions. The company was founded in August 2002 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.