James E. Bobbitt

Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. develops laparoscopic visualization tools and systems. It offers FloShield Air, a vortex barrier technology that provides a continuous flow of dry carbon dioxide gas over the tip of the scope, instantly defogging it while continuously shielding it from condensation, debris, and smoke. It also offers FloShield Plus, an intra-operative flush that can be used to clean a scope if it gets dirty during surgery. The company was founded by Wayne L. Poll and Jodi Wolfe in 2006 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Sonablate Corp. develops and manufactures high intensity focused ultrasound surgical ablation systems. Its products include Sonablate 450, a HIFU solution that determines the safety and efficacy of a minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment; Sonablate 500, a HIFU surgical ablation system for the treatment of localized prostate cancer that delivers ablative therapy with the possibility of reducing side effects; and Sonatherm, a laparoscopic HIFU surgical ablation system that uses a laparoscopic probe to deliver robotic ablative therapy to soft tissue with a customizable ablation zone. The company was founded by Stephen R. Puckett Sr. and George M. Suarez in 2004 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Ethicon, Inc. develops and markets medical products and devices for surgery. It offers different types of services such as wound management, women's health, and cardiovascular surgery. The company was founded by George F. Merson in 1915 and is headquartered in Somerville, NJ.

SurgRx, Inc. develops tissue sealing and cutting technology. The company's products include EnSeal, TRIO, PowerTip, RF-60, and universal RF Generator. It also develops vessel fusion system used in electrosurgical devices. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Neomend, Inc. develops surgical wound healing products. It offers adhesion prevention products for hospitals and medical facilities. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.