Axial Biotech, founded in 2002 by a group of spine surgeons and geneticists, is focused on the use of genetics and the development of minimally invasive fusionless devices to advance the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and deformities of the human spine. Axial is a company to pursue DNA-based pre-symptomatic and prognostic tests for common spinal conditions which will augment current clinical and surgical practices. In its initial genetic product development initiative, Axial has made progress towards the discovery of a location in the human genome that is associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. In addition, Axial's founders have developed five motion preserving, fusionless surgical devices (including such device currently being implanted in humans) that have the promise of expanding the current treatable scoliosis patient population by a factor of ten. Axial intends to use its genetic intellectual property in the development of bio-mechanical devices, and to apply its gene discovery/product development methodology to other spinal diseases. Axial (www.axialbiotech.com) is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Clear View Endoscopy is an endoscope repair facility.

Arbor Surgical Technologies, Inc. with facilities located in Irvine and Portola Valley, CA (USA), is a privately held cardiovascular medical device company focused on the heart valve replacement market. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Thomas J. Fogarty and noted heart valve designer, Ernie Lane, Arbor is developing multiple technologies that have the potential to deliver significant clinical benefit to patients worldwide. Arbor intends to develop and commercialize its core technologies in varying combinations, giving the company the opportunity to create a broad portfolio of product offerings. Currently in clinical trials, Arbor is developing a tissue heart valve family of products designed for improved performance over existing valves and compatible implantation tools that simplify and speed valve replacement surgery. Arbor Surgical Technologies mission is to simplify cardiac valve surgery through the innovative development of a less invasive, unique implantation system and valves with superior performance and durability. Partnering with physicians, we will improve patient recovery by less invasive techniques and reduced surgery time. Ethical behavior with employees, surgeons, patients and suppliers is the keystone to our success.

SpinalMotion is a medical device company focused on designing, developing and marketing advanced artificial discs for use in the spine. Its Kineflex Technology is intended to preserve motion in the spine for patients suffering from degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the cervical and lumbar spine.

HydroCision is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of fluid-jet based surgical tools for the spine market. Incorporated in 1994, HydroCision's fluidjet technology is the basis of a new surgical modality leveraging compelling features and offering application versatility. The company is developing a broad range of fluidjet-based products to meet the needs of spine specialists.

Spineology provides anatomy-conserving spinal technologies for surgeons and their patients. Spineology surgical techniques conserve spinal bone, ligament, and muscle tissue. Spineology is committed to increasing procedural efficiency, reducing surgical morbidity, and accelerating patient recovery.