Sanofi Genzyme is the specialty care global business unit of Sanofi, focused on rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, immunology, and oncology. They help people with debilitating and complex conditions that are often difficult to diagnose and treat. They are dedicated to discovering and advancing new therapies, providing hope to patients and their families around the world. Genzyme became part of Sanofi in 2011. While continuing to focus on rare diseases, they also established ourselves as a leader in the field of multiple sclerosis. In 2016, their focus expanded to include Sanofi’s programs in oncology and immunology. Their approach is shaped by a long history of developing highly specialized treatments and forging close relationships with physician and patient communities. Founded as Genzyme in Boston in 1981, they rapidly grew to become one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, recognized for their pioneering development of treatments for rare genetic disorders and their innovative contributions to medical science and biomanufacturing.

Leading in the design, development, and production of bioresorbable polymer implants, and emerging new technologies for the use in variety of surgical applications within the biosurgery market. Before the advent of bioresorbable materials, the closure of soft tissue was limited to permanent materials such as nylon sutures. Advances in material sciences led to the development of bioresorbable polymer sutures that met the clinical needs of holding soft tissues together, while serving the patient's need of not remaining permanently in the body.

Afmedica, Inc. is a private company developing products to prevent the excess scarring that can occur inside blood vessels following vascular surgery and adhesions after other surgical procedures focused around the extra- vascular delivery of rapamycin and its analogs.

Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

ArthroCare develops and manufactures surgical devices, instruments, and implants that strive to enhance surgical techniques as well as improve patient outcomes. Its devices improve many existing surgical procedures and enable new minimally invasive procedures. Many of ArthroCare's devices use its internationally patented Coblation (R) technology. This technology precisely dissolves target tissue and limits damage to surrounding healthy tissue. ArthroCare also develops surgical devices utilizing other patented technology including its OPUS (R) line of fixation products as well as re-usable surgical instruments. ArthroCare is leveraging these technologies in order to offer a comprehensive line of surgical devices to capitalize on a multi-billion dollar market opportunity across several surgical specialties, including its two core product areas consisting of Sports Medicine and Ear, Nose, and Throat as well as other areas such as spine, wound care, urology and gynecology.

Adiana, Inc. engages in the development and testing of transcervical sterilization system for permanent birth control. It develops Complete TCS, which consists of a radiofrequency generator, delivery catheter, and implantable matrix. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Redwood City, California. As of March 16, 2007, Adiana, Inc. is a subsidiary of CYTYC Corp.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. manufactures health and skin care products. It offers wide variety of lotion, moisturizing cream, baby wash, shampoo and conditioner, baby powder and bath, hand and face wipes, soap, baby oil and cologne. The company was founded on March 8, 2016 and is headquartered in Skillman, NJ.

Renovo is a biopharmaceutical product company and is a leader in the discovery and development of drugs to reduce scarring, improve wound healing and enhance tissue regeneration. We aim to be first to market with a scar reduction pharmaceutical drug in the US and Europe to capitalise on this huge, unmet market need. Our pipeline includes one drug in phase 3 clinical development, two drugs in phase 2 clinical development and numerous pre-clinical candidates.

Ed Geistlich S��hne AG F��r Chemische Industrie is a multi-national private company headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland. The firm operates as holding company.

TNO is an independent research organization with approximately 3,000 employees. They believe in joint creation of value in social and economic terms. They focus on transitions or changes in five social themes: Industry, Healthy Living, Defense & Safety, Environment and Energy. Targeted innovation, which is what TNO stands. They develop knowledge not about knowledge, but about practical application.

Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA is an innovative and international healthcare company with its own research and development department. It focuses on drugs for the treatment of illness in the fields of neurology and psychiatry. The company is bundling the activities of its subsidiaries Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care, Merz Dental, and Merz Hygiene, with products ranging from prescription drugs and OTC products for health and wellness, materials for dentists and dental technicians to hygienic products for medical disinfection and cleaning.\nThe units of Merz Group Services, the fith Merz subsidiary, include Human Resources, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Information Technology (IT), Technical Operations and Finances/Controlling.

Biosense Webster, Inc. is the global leader in the science of diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. The company partners with clinicians to develop innovative technologies that improve the quality of care for arrhythmia patients worldwide. Biosense Webster is part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. More information can be found at www.biosensewebster.com.

Perricone MD manufactures and sells anti-aging skin care products. It offers skin care treatment products, moisturizers, exfoliators and toners, cleansers, and serums, as well as eye treatment products and products for neck and body. Perricone MD also offers products for deep lines and creases, fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, sun damage and discoloration, enlarged pores, dry and sensitive skin, and loss of elasticity skin. Moreover, the company offers no makeup skincare products and nutritional supplements. Perricone offers its products through stores in the United States and internationally, and online retailers as well as online. Nicholas Perricone founded it in 1997 as NV Perricone, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Boston Scientific Ltd., part of Boston Scientific Corp., is a British company located in Hemel Hempstead. The firm distributes medical products. It was founded in 1992.\nThe company says this about itself: Boston Scientific Ltd designed, manufactured and sold transvaginal mesh (“TVM”) medical devices that were implanted into thousands of Canadian women for the treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence (“SUI”) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (“POP”).

BioVentrix, Inc. engages in development of medical devices. It offers Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement, or the LIVE therapy, which uses the Revivent TC transcatheter ventricular enhancement system to exclude scar tissue on the left ventricle that has occurred from a heart attack. The company was founded by Arthur A. Bertolero and Lon S. Annest in 2003 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Milkhaus Laboratory, Inc. provides organic chemical products. Its products are used for urological health, skin care, wound care and other healthcare concerns. The company develops drugs based on the theory of systemic signaling, which postulates that therapeutic molecules can send genomic or cellular signals that disrupt the dysfunctional signals causing disease and allow the body to restore healthy signals. Milkhaus Laboratory was founded by Robert W. Middleton in 1993 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.(CPI), doing business as Guidant Cardiac Rhythm Management, manufactured implantable cardiac rhythm management devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. It also sold insulin pumps controlled by microprocessors and various equipments to regulate heart rhythm. In addition, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. developed therapies for the treatment of irregular heartbeats. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

CyDen Ltd. designs, manufactures and markets intense pulsed light technology devices. It has deep domain experience of the category, having originally begun its life making devices for professional salons. Its products include smoothskin gold intelligent IPL hair removal and smoothskin ultrafast IPL hair removal. The company was founded by Kevin Smith, Marc Clement, Michael Kiernan and Jan Henning Simonsen in 2002 and is headquartered in Swansea, the United Kingdom.

Genervon is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.