James B. Hickey

Vital Images, Inc. provides visualization and image analysis solutions for medical professionals in clinical analysis and therapy planning . It offers software, customer education, software maintenance and support, professional services, and third-party hardware. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Myocor, Inc. develops products for the treatment of mitral regurgitation and congestive heart failure. It has two products in clinical trials that are designed to improve the pumping efficiency of the heart and thus improve the quality of life of patients. The company was founded in 1996 by Cyril J. Schweich and Todd Mortier and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Part of Cardinal Health, Inc., CareFusion 203, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products for respiratory care worldwide. The company is based in St. Paul, MN. CareFusion 203 was acquired by VIASYS Healthcare, Inc. on June 20, 2005 for $98.81 million.

MGC Diagnostics Corp. is a global medical technology company, which engages in the development, manufacture, and selling of medical products. Its products include mouthpiece, nose clip, pediatric adapter, rubber coupler, pulomonary supplies, and gas exchange supplies. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Part of Medtronic Plc, Aequitron Medical, Inc. is a company that makes medical electronic devices. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Aequitron Medical was acquired by Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc., part of Medtronic Plc from August 26, 1997 on December 05, 1996 for $61 million.

Baxter Healthcare Corp. develops, manufactures, and distributes hospital supplies and medical technologies. It distributes medical treatment options for conditions such as hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, and trauma. The company was founded on June 21, 1967 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.