Robert P. Hickey

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

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.