Paul Richard Lunsford

Part of Boston Scientific Corp., SCIMED Life Systems, Inc. is a private company that specializes in artery cleaning angioplasty catheters. The company is based in Osseo, MN. The company was founded by Lawrence L. Horsch. SCIMED Life Systems, Inc. (Minnesota) was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on February 27, 1995 for $865 million.

Tutogen Medical, Inc. manufactures sterile biological implant products made from human and animal tissue. Tutogen utilizes its Tutoplast Process® of tissue preservation and viral inactivation to manufacture and deliver sterile bio-implants used in spinal/trauma, urology, dental, ophthalmology and general surgery procedures. The Company''s Tutoplast® products are sold and distributed worldwide by Zimmer Spine and Zimmer Dental, subsidiaries of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. the Mentor Corporation, IOP, Inc. and through independent distributors and subsidiaries in the U.S. and other international markets. Tutogen Medical is located in West Paterson, NJ.

ev3, Inc. is a provider for specialists treating a range of vascular diseases and disorders. ev3 is committed to the peripheral vascular and neurovascular markets offering a portfolio of treatment options, including interventional technologies used such as plaque excision systems, PTA balloons, stents, embolic protection, thrombectomy, embolization coils, liquid embolics, occlusion balloons and procedural support.

Anulex Technologies, Inc. develops medical technologies. It focuses on the research and development of medical technologies to preserve and repair soft tissue of the spine for patients undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc. The company was founded in 2001 by Matthew M. Burns and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. provided medical devices. The firm's products were CorCap Cardiac Support Device is proprietary mesh wrap that is placed around the heart to provide gentle and permanent support. The company was founded in 1996 by Clif A. Alferness and was headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Medica Health Plans is a non-profit organization which engages in the provision of medical healthcare plans and network services. It offers individual and family plans, Medicare plans, Minnesota health care programs, employer provided plans, individual and family dental plans, and pet insurance. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Endius, Inc. develops spine surgery products, implants and techniques to treat spine diseases. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Plainville, MA.