Trimedyne, Inc. engages in the development, manufacturing and marketing of lasers and disposable fiber optic delivery devices for use in a medical applications. Its lasers, fibers, needles and tips are used in orthopedics, urology, ear, nose and throat surgery, gynecology, gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery and other medical specialties. The company was founded by Marvin P. Loeb in 1980 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.