Randy D. Lindholm

RITA Medical Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets ablation technology products used by physicians to treat patients with solid cancerous or benign tumors. The system consists of a radiofrequency energy generator and disposable accessories. The RITA systems have been approved to treat liver cancer and are sold in Asia, Europe and the US. The company develops the use of the system for the treatment of various other cancers. Investors in RITA Medical include Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley. RITA Medical is in the process of merging with Horizon Medical. RITA Medical Systems has been acquired by Angio Dynamics, inc. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Hoana Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices. Its LifeBed patient vigilance systems provide non-contact measurement of patient vital signs using sensors embedded in a hospital mattress coverlet, eliminating the need to attach sensors, electrodes, cuffs or other devices directly to the patient. The company was founded by Patrick K. Sullivan in 2001 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

Mallinckrodt, Inc. developed manufactured and marketed medical products for hospitals. It provided specialty healthcare products for diagnostic imaging, respiratory care and pain relief. The firm sold its products to hospitals, alternate care sites, drug manufacturers and clinical laboratories. The company was founded in 1867 and was headquartered in Hazelwood, MO.

GE Medical Systems was a manufacturer of diagnostic imaging and medical monitoring systems. It used to provide information technology services to health care providers. The company was headquartered in Waukesha, WI.

Part of Sanarus Technologies LLC, Sanarus Medical, Inc. manufactures minimally invasive medical devices. The company is based in Pleasanton, CA. The company was founded in 1999 by Seth A. Stabinsky, Glenn Foy. The CEO is BJ Hardman. Sanarus Medical was acquired by Sanarus Technologies LLC on July 16, 2009.

Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. manufactured and distributed medical devices. Its product lines span three cardiac surgery disciplines including surgical radio frequency ablation, valve replacement or repair, and coronary artery bypass grafting. The company was founded in 1996 and was headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Tibion Corp. designs and develops medical devices. It develops innovative equipment that helps individuals recover physical function lost due to disease, trauma or aging. The company was founded was founded by Kern Bhugra and Robert Horst in 2002 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.