Michael P. Whitman

Micro Interventional Devices, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures minimally invasive and catheter-based technologies that address unmet needs in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology. The firm’s Permaseal and Endovalve technologies provide for the one-two punch in mitral valve repair, one access and spontaneous closure to left-sided structures and two, 360 degrees anchoring capabilities. The company was founded by Michael Whitman in May 2010 and is headquartered in Newtown, PA.

Power Medical Interventions, Inc. develops and markets surgical instruments for bariatric, cardiothoracic, colorectal and general surgical applications. PMI's micro-robotic, computer-assisted SurgASSIST system is used to cut tissue, close wounds and reconnect anatomical structures. The Company was founded in 1999 by Michael P. Whitman and is headquarters in Langhorne, PA.

Olympus America, Inc. manufactures microscopes and other optical instruments. The company also sells cameras, recording equipment, and camera accessories. It also designs and delivers solutions in healthcare and consumer electronics. The firm operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central & South America. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Melville, NY.

Synthes Spine Co. offers implants and instruments for the treatment of fractures, tumors, deformities, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine. Its products include plates, screws, rods, cables, and hooks designed to stabilize the spine. Synthes Spine was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. manufactures surgical devices and equipments. Its products include the ENDOPATH XCEL access system, CONTOUR curved cutter stapler, HARMONIC ultrasonic cutting and coagulation surgical devices and the MAMMOTOME breast biopsy system. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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.