Jeffrey Rydin

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.

Alphatec Spine, Inc. is focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating condition affecting the aging spine. The firms product portfolio and pipeline include spinal disorder products and systems. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

CurvaFix, Inc. operates as an emerging medical device company. It develops novel solution for an unmet need in orthopedic trauma. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

DuraStat LLC is a medical device company that specializes in precision suturing. DuraStat recently relocated to Austin, TX to centralize logistics and training efforts in a location accessible to all regions, while taking part in the rapidly expanding technology development community in the region. The company is based in Austin, TX and Adam Azzara has been the CEO of the company since 2019. The company's unique approach eliminates wrist rotation, enabling fast and atraumatic tissue approximation. The company was founded by Greg Anderson and Mark Kurd from Thomas Jefferson University and Rothman Institute, and developed for scalability with Kevin Foley from Semmes-Murphey and Alex Lukianov.

DePuy Spine, Inc. manufactures orthopedic devices and solutions. It orthopedic and neurosurgical products that address areas of spinal care, includes cervical, aging spine, vertebral body replacement, invasive surgery and area of biologics. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Raynham, MA.

Orquest, Inc. developed and manufactured bone graft materials. Its technology HEALOS Bone Graft Material, was designed and developed to reduce the time and pain associated with standard bone graft harvesting. Orquest was located in Mountain View, CA.

Symphonix Devices, Inc. was a manufacturer of medical equipment and devices for hearing. It manufactured middle-ear implant, but within less than two years, the company closed its doors. Founded in 1994, the firm was located in San Jose, CA.