Roy Chin

CardioThoracic Systems, Inc., located in Cupertino, Calif., is a leading developer of proprietary technologies in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery. CTS introduced its first generation system for minimally invasive beating heart bypass surgery in January 1997. Since that time, over 11,000 beating heart bypass procedures, including midline and thorocotomy approaches, have been performed using CTS' propriety instruments. CTS is also developing technologies in the area of minimally invasive valve repair. CardioThoracic Systems, Inc., has been acquired by Guidant in 1999.

Spine View, Inc. develops and commercializes spine-related surgical and interventional products for spinal decompression and fusion applications. The company was founded by Daniel H. Kim, Lewis C. Pell, and Roy Chin on September 16, 2004 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Afx, Inc. develops medical instruments for cardiac surgery procedures.

CuraSeal, Inc. develops devices for minimally invasive treatment of intestinal fistulas. It provides interventional devices for treating gastrointestinal tract disorders. The company was founded by Akshay Mavani and Harold F. Carrison in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Stryker Endoscopy provides endoscope products and services. Its products include visualization and documentation systems, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, gynecology and urology. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

SpineEX, Inc. develops medical devices. The firm’s products include expandable cage, retractor system and sterilization container. The company was founded by Andrew Rogers and Roy Chin on March 9, 2017 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.