Rodger Stewart

LivaNova Holding USA, Inc. develops medical technologies for cardiac surgery. It offers innovative therapies for cardiac rhythm dysfunctions, interventional cardiology, and chronic kidney diseases. The firm's products include cardiopulmonary equipment, oxygenators and reservoirs, arterial filters, pediatric systems, and centrifugal devices. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Arvada, CO.

Carbomedics, Inc. is a company that manufactures heart valves. The company is based in Austin, TX. Carbomedics was acquired by Snia SpA on January 22, 2003 for $110.30 million.

COBE Cardiovascular, Inc. provides open heart surgery technology. It is divided into two product areas, the cardiopulmonary products and the autologous blood recovery products. The cardiopulmonary products include artificial blood oxygenators, customized heart lung tubing packs, and perfusion equipment. Blood recovery products include the BRAT 2 autologous transfusion system and accessories. The company was founded in 1964, is a member of the Sorin group of companies. It is located in Arvada, CO.

Part of Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd., Sorin Group Japan Co. Ltd. is a medical equipment distributor. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Sorin Group Japan Co. was acquired by Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd. from Sorin SpA on October 11, 2007 for $4.14 million.

UltraShape, Inc. manufactures and markets non-invasive devices for the aesthetic medical field. The company was founded by Betsy S. Atkins and Glicksman Ami in 2000 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.