Roger J. Guidi

CardioPolymers, Inc. provides novel biocompatible polymer implant therapies to treat cronic heart failures. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA.

CoAxiaTM was a development stage, private, venture-backed medical device company in clinical trials with an innovative, catheter-based therapy for the treatment of cerebral ischemia, most notably: ischemic stroke. CoAxia's business focus was demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its NeuroFlo™ catheter and making it a standard treatment option hundreds of thousands of stroke patients worldwide. In addition, CoAxia was in limited distribution of NeuroFlo to treat cerebral vasospasm, under an HDE market approval from the FDA. CoAxia holds several key patents on the concept and implementation of cerebral perfusion augmentation as well as numerous other patents relevant to various vascular disorders. CoAxia was founded in 1999 by Denise Barbut MD.

Orqis Medical Corp. develops medical devices and solutions for heart problems. It develops and sells minimally invasive devices that improve cardiac performance through aortic flow therapy. Its products include the CANCION and EXELERAS systems. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

NovaVision, Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., researches, develops and provides scientifically based, innovative medical technologies to restore the vision of patients with neurological visual loss. NovaVision's Vision Restoration Therapy (VRT) devices work by enhancing neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to adapt and form new connections to overcome injury. NovaVision's VRT devices map areas where vision may be improved and then provide neurostimulation to the appropriate region within the brain's vision-processing areas. Once only available at select medical centers, VRT can now be prescribed by any neurologist, neuro-ophthalmologist, ophthalmologist, optometrist, physiatrists and continues to be recommended by leading neurological, eye and rehab centers nationwide.

Axial Biotech, Inc. developed and commercialized genetic tests and treatment solutions for spinal disorders. The company was founded by John T. Braun, James W. Ogilvie, W. Kenneth Ward and John M. Climaco in 2002 and was headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. develops novel interventional tools for the treatment of heart failure and the related condition of mitral valve regurgitation. It offers the CARILLON Mitral Contour System, a proprietary and implantable device designed to be positioned in the coronary sinus vein using cardiac catheterization techniques. The firm also offers patient enrollment, clinical testing, and medical consulting services. The company was founded by James W. Fitzsimmons and Scott Jordan Wolf in 2001 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

NeoTract, Inc. develops surgical devices for urological and gynecological disorders. It offers UroLift System, a minimally invasive device to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The company was founded by Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, Theodore C. Lamson and Earl A. Bright II in 2004 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Biomerix Corp. engages in the development and manufacture of porous polyurethane materials. The company was founded by Steven I. Hochberg, Peter David Constantino, and Andrew Massik in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hourglass Technologies, Inc. provides research and development services. It provides its services to the physical, engineering and life sciences sectors. The company was founded by Darin Howard Buxbaum, Charles Hsu, Fan Zhang and Ivanand Tzvetanov in 2007 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.