Aardvark Medical
Aardvark Medical's Aspiration-Irrigation-Relief device, offers an effective, comfortable alternative to treat nasal congestion, chronic sinusitis, and seasonal allergies, utilizing a unique saline wash and aspiration technology.  The patented design and disposable cartridge allows easy, efficient nasal culture collection providing higher yields and thus improved sensitivity to detect pathogens ranging from strains of influenza to antibiotic resistant bacteria.  Especially important in the pediatric population where there is no pharmaceutical alternative, the irrigation system allows for gentle but rapid relief of nasal congestion in a safe, sterile manner.  Aardvark Medical is currently manufacturing a professional in-office system and later a consumer home-based version.

Catheter Connections
Catheter Connections is leading a revolution to develop and commercialize newly conceived medical infusion accessory products. These products are designed to protect patients from acquiring infections during infusion therapy, prevent dangerous practices and improve clinical outcomes. Hospital infections are the 4th largest killer in the United States. A device that prevents rather than treats infection is needed.
   
Corium
Corium is a multi-platform drug delivery company with a focus on a variety of current and future products that enable the timely and cost effective delivery of a variety of large pharmaceutical agents. Corium develops, engineers, and manufactures drug delivery products and devices that utilize the skin and mucosa as a primary means of transport. Corium's product development and manufacturing expertise include Rx transdermal systems, OTC, personal care and wound care products, products requiring pressure-sensitive adhesives and medical diagnostic and devices.

Curant
Curant is an early stage company dedicated to creating patient-centered treatments for urinary incontinence, a condition that affects more than 25 million Americans. The company's first product, the Dynamic Response Device (DRD), is a novel and minimally invasive device-based therapy for stress urinary incontinence.

InSound Medical
InSound Medical, Inc. develops and manufactures next-generation hearing solutions. Lyric® is the first and only 100% invisible extended wear hearing solution. Comfortably placed in the ear canal, Lyric can be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for months at a time. No surgery or anesthesia is required. Unlike many other hearing devices, Lyric is positioned completely inside the ear canal so it uses the ear's anatomy to provide natural sound quality.  The company is addressing the 27 million Americans with hearing deficiencies.

Insulet - NASDQ: PODD
Insulet is a publicly traded drug delivery company with a novel insulin pump technology marketed under the OmniPod brand.  The OmniPod Insulin Management System is an innovative continuous insulin delivery system that provides all the proven benefits of pump therapy in a way no conventional pump can.  The System’s innovative design and features allows one to live life and manage diabetes with unprecedented freedom, comfort, convenience and ease- and no strings attached.
   
OrthoScan
OrthoScan is a privately held medical device company providing state of the art imaging with a focus on orthopaedics. OrthoScan's mini c-arm is used for fluoroscopic imaging of the extremities in orthopaedic surgery. The company's smaller and lighter weight mini c-arm provides superior adjustment-free imaging to healthcare professionals.

Prenatek
Prenatek, Inc. is developing revolutionary products for non-invasive fetal monitoring during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. These novel products are expected to offer the only viable option for safe, continuous monitoring at a fraction of cost and with unparalleled convenience for both the expectant mother and her physician.

SurgiCount
SurgiCount Medical is a developer and provider of patient safety products and services. The company's flagship product offering, the Safety-Sponge System, is designed to prevent the occurrence of surgical sponges, laps and towels from being left inside patients after surgery.

SurgiQuest
SurgiQuest manufactures a revolutionary laproscopic surgical access system, enabling a variety of complex laproscopic procedures.  SurgiQuest's products and technologies are designed to eliminate the root causes of problems that limit surgeon control, access and visibility. SurgiQuest's product portfolio provides surgeons with inspiration and practical tools that enable them to operate without limits.

Tria Beauty  
The TRIA System is the first safe, FDA-cleared laser hair removal device available for home use. The TRIA Laser Hair Removal System is an easy, safe, and effective way for suitable candidates to obtain clinically proven laser hair reduction in the privacy, comfort, and convenience of their home. The system delivers lasting-results, eliminating the need for endless shaving, painful waxing and inconvenient appointments. The TRIA scientists invented the professional technology back in 1993, and their professional lasers are still recognized as the gold standard among physicians. Since then, this team of scientists have optimized the technology and modified to be safe for home use. Now consumers can enjoy the benefits of real laser hair removal in the privacy, comfort and convenience of their own home.

VasoNova
VasoNova is a medical device company developing a novel product for vascular navigation, to facilitate easier, more accurate catheter placement for a variety of medical conditions.


 


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Portfolio News

1/12/10- Acne treatment with blue light therapy comes home as TRIA's new device receives FDA approval.

1/11/110- FDA Grants Permanent Hair Reduction Labeling for TRIA Laser Hair Removal System


01/06/2010 InSound Medical Acquired By Sonova


12/28/2009 - Novation Awards Single Source Agreement to OrthoScan, Inc. for Mini C-Arms

11/20/2009 - Cardinal Health, Patient Safety Technologies Enter Into Exclusive Distribution Agreement For SurgiCount(TM) Surgical Safety Products

11/16/2009 - Advertising Age honors TRIA Beauty as one of the Hottest Brands of the Year

11/3/09 - TRIA Beauty Announces New and Improved Laser Hair Removal System

10/30/09 - The hottest new medical show, Dr. Oz, recently featured the "Lyric", the world's first 100% invisible, extended- wear hearing device.

9/24/09 - TRIA Beauty Expands Distribution into Neiman Marcus

July 29, 2009 - TRIA Beauty Expands Management Team

July 6, 2009 - Take a Look at the Smallest Hearing Aid

June 2, 2009 - $1.3 Million in Funding Secured by Medical Device Startup Catheter Connections

7/8/2009 - Insulet Establishes Eco-Friendly Disposal Program for the OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System

6/10/2009 Unseen Hearing Aids Sounds Good to Some

5/11/2009 TRIA LASER HAIR REMOVAL SYSTEM DEBUTS ON “THE Doctors”

5/9/2009 TRIA BEAUTY EXPANDS RETAIL DISTRIBUTION - TRIA Laser Hair Removal System Now Available at Nordstrom

5/7/2009 VasoNova Exits Stealth After Catheter Clearances

4/28/2009 Insulet Receives CE Mark for the OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System

4/13/2009 TRIA BEAUTY EXPANDS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION

4/1/2009 OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System Wins 2009 Edison Best New Product Award

2/27/2009 New Scan Counts For Surgical Sponges Left Behind

02/10/09 - SurgiQuest Announces FDA Approval for Smoke & Plume Evacuation for AirSeal Dynamic Pressure System™

01/19/09 - SurgiQuest Signs a Development and Supply Agreement with Intuitive Surgical for MIS Access Utilizing the AirSeal™ Technology

1/12/2009 TRIA BEAUTY EXPANDS MANAGEMENT TEAM

1/1/2009 Patient Safety Technologies Announces Expansion of Senior Management Team

11/26/08 - SurgiQuest Announces First Single Port Procedure for Uterus and Ovary Removal Using AirSeal™ Access System

10/8/2008 Building A Better Hearing Aid

10/8/2008 OrthoScan, Inc. Closes $7.5 Million Series B Financing

9/17/08 - New method of surgery reduces number of incisions

9/6/2008 VasoNova, Inc. Closes Series B Funding

8/30/2008 InSound's new hearing aid hidden inside ear

5/30/2008 Hearing Aid Evolution

5/7/08 - SurgiQuest Announces First Single Port Procedure for Ovary Removal Using AirSealTM Access System