Peter R. Gebauer

LeMaitre Vascular was founded in 1983 by George D. LeMaitre, M.D., a vascular surgeon and the inventor of its first product, the valvulotome. Over the years they have remained focused on the needs of vascular surgeons while also addressing the needs of interventional radiologists and cardiologists when they work in peripheral vessels. They develop, manufacture, and market disposable and implantable vascular devices for use in both open vascular surgery and minimally invasive endovascular procedures. Its product lines consist of well-known brand name products used in arteries and veins outside of the heart and are supported by a growing, specialized and highly trained organization of vascular sales professionals.

Part of Becton, Dickinson & Co., Impra, Inc. is a company that manufactures prosthetic appliances. The company is based in Tempe, AZ. Impra was acquired by C. R. Bard, Inc. (New Jersey), part of Becton, Dickinson & Co. from December 29, 2017 on September 16, 1996 for $143.20 million.