Steve Basta and Karen Zaderej Join Viveve Medical, Inc.'s Board of Directors
September 13, 2018 at 01:28 pm
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Viveve Medical, Inc. announced that Steve Basta and Karen Zaderej have joined the Viveve board of directors, effective September 13, 2018. Mr. Basta currently serves as chief executive officer of Menlo Therapeutics, Inc. Ms. Zaderej currently serves as chairman, chief executive officer and president of AxoGen, Inc. Mr. Basta currently serves as chief executive officer of Menlo Therapeutics, Inc. Mr. Basta’s previous executive roles include CEO of BioForm Medical, Inc. and its successor, Merz Aesthetics, Inc. where he led BioForm’s growth from product launch to $80.0 million in annual revenues at the time of its acquisition by Merz. He subsequently directed Merz Aesthetics through multiple product launches to reach its position as a worldwide leader in the injectable aesthetics industry. Ms. Zaderej currently serves as chairman, chief executive officer and president of AxoGen, Inc. Her tenure at AxoGen includes roles as the company’s chief operating officer and vice president of marketing and sales. Ms. Zaderej’s professional background also includes building and executing commercialization plans, creating comprehensive market development programs, research and development, and manufacturing while at ETHICON, Inc.
Viveve Medical, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets a platform medical technology, Cryogen-cooled Monopolar RadioFrequency (CMRF). The Companyâs CMRF technology is delivered through a radiofrequency generator, handpiece and treatment tip, which collectively, is referred to as the Viveve System. The Viveve System is marketed for the non-invasive treatment of vaginal introital laxity, sexual function, vaginal rejuvenation, and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). In the United States, the Viveve System is indicated for use in general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The Viveve System is cleared for marketing in approximately 48 countries throughout the world, including North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America countries. The Companyâs wholly owned subsidiaries include Viveve, Inc. and Viveve BV.