John E. Hart

Southern Spine LLC is an ISO 13405:2003 certified manufacturer of implants and instruments for spinal surgery. The private company is based in Macon, GA. The company's flagship product is the Stabilink® MIS spinal fixation system, which is FDA cleared and has been used successfully on thousands of patients. The system can be used to treat a number of spinal conditions with reduced procedure time and less tissue trauma. Southern Spine also offers the innovative, patented PG® precision guided inserter/compressor that redefines “ease of use”. John E. Hart has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Virginia Biotechnology Association promotes the biotechnology industry. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. The company was founded in 1992 by Terry R. Woodworth. John L. Newby has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC provides medical devices. The firm mainly provides devices related to biomedical industry and distribute to hospitals and medical industries. The company was founded by Hugh F. Smisson and is located in Macon, GA.

ISTO Technologies, Inc. develops and markets clinical solutions for spinal therapy, sports medicine, and trauma. It develops biologic products to rebuild bone, and heal degenerated or damaged cartilage. The company was founded by Joseph Feder and Scott Gill in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

novoGI, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes surgical devices for gastrointestinal diseases. Its specialties include GI disease management, colorectal surgery, colon cancer treatment, medical devices and surgical devices. The company was founded by Itay Itzhaky in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

United States Surgical Corp. engages in the manufacture of wound closure products and surgical devices. It produces tools used in surgery including staplers, sutures, laparoscopic instruments, cardiovascular surgical products and electrosurgical devices. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in North Haven, CT.

VIDAR Systems LLC manufactures medical film digitizers. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.