Walter R. Maupay

SyntheMed, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of medical devices for therapeutic applications. It focuses on the development and commercialization of anti-adhesion, drug delivery products and other surgical implants. The company's products and product candidates, which are based on its proprietary, bioresorbable polymer technology, are primarily surgical implants designed to prevent or reduce the formation of adhesions following a broad range of surgical procedures. Its commercialization efforts have been focused on its lead product, REPEL-CV Bioresorbable Adhesion Barrier, for use in cardiac surgery. The company has changed its name from Life Medical Sciences, Inc. to SyntheMed, Inc. in May 2005. It was founded in August 1990 and is headquartered in Iselin, NJ

PolyMedica Corp. develops and sells healthcare products and related services primarily to seniors. The firm offers blood glucose testing supplies and related services to diabetics. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Port St. Lucie, FL.

DSM Biomedical, Inc. manufactures and designs medical device materials. The firm's products include bioceramics, polyurethanes, device development, hydrophilic coating solutions, polyethylenes, collagen, and extracellular matrix and drug delivery materials. The company was founded by Kenneth R. Kensey and John E. Nash in 1984 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on the research, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Part of STERIS Plc (Ireland), Calgon Vestal Laboratories, Inc. is a company that specializes in skin care and infection control products. The company is based in New York, NY. Calgon Vestal Laboratories was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb Co. from Merck & Co., Inc. on January 15, 1995 for $261.50 million.