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Buyer: Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) Last Price: 16.84 Market Cap.: 24.65B
Target: Baxter International Inc. (BAX) Last Price: 36.76 Market Cap.: 24.07B

Lines of Business Summary:

Product Summary:

Overlap & Complementary Sectors

Sector Buyer Target # of Focused Companies
*Healthcare 866
Biopharmaceuticals   320
Healthcare Services   158
Medical Devices 247
Nutritional Health   23
Outsourced Services   68

- Focused. Denotes that the company is considered focused in this area. In general, Focused Companies draw the majority of their earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Sample Products in Similar Lines of Business

Sample Products in Complementary Lines of Business

Buyer (Total: 456)
  • EP Technologies Ultra ICE Intracardiac
  • Boston Scientific Atlantis
  • Intracardiac Sonicath ICE Series
  • SCIMED UltraCross Series
Target (Total: 200)
  • Physiometrix Patient State Analyzer (PSA) 4000
  • Ultra-Fit Anesthesia Face Mask Series
  • Baxter Breathing Bag Series
  • Ultra-Seal Anesthesia Face Mask Series
Buyer

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Target
  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Phenergan With Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride

Business Relationship Summary:

Top Key Suppliers

Top Key Customers

Buyer (Total: 14)
  • NitroMed, Inc. (NTMD)
  • LifeCell Corporation (LIFC)
  • FileNET Corporation (FILE)
  • SurModics, Inc. (SRDX)
Target (Total: 20)
  • CFC International, Inc. (CFCI)
  • Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA)
  • Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
Buyer (Total: 2)
  • Corautus Genetics Inc. (VEGF)
  • Cardima, Inc. (CRDM)
Target (Total: 14)
  • Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)
  • Medco Health Solutions Inc. (MHS)
  • MedImmune, Inc. (MEDI)
  • Amylin Pharmaceuticals (AMLN)

Key Financial Summary:

Key Metrics

  Buyer Target
Number of Employees 19,800 47,000
Revenue Per Employee 328,171.8 205,584.5
Total Revenue 1,620.0 2,409.0
Total Expenses 1,123.0 2,021.0
Other Revenue 0.0 0.0
Cost of Revenue 374.0 1,357.0
SG&A Expense 470.0 526.0
Research & Development 186.0 138.0
Other Operating Expense 55.0 0.0
Operating Income 497.0 388.0
Unusual Income 0.0 0.0
LT Debt to Capital 28.22 28.37
Fwd P/E 17.29 17.93
Fwd P/Rev 2.99 2.35
Book Value 4,671.0 5,747.0
Curr Portion of LTD/Cap Lease 0.0 65.0

Key Ratios

  Buyer Target
Gross Margin % 77.48 43.08
Operating Margin % 15.14 16.95
Quick Ratio 1.01 0.9
Current Ratio 1.41 1.79
Coverage Ratio -0.11 -0.06
Total Assets 9,109.0 12,780.0
Return on Equity % 12.89 17.68
Return on Assets % 6.61 7.95
Cash+ ST Inv. Per Share 1.3 1.36
Total Debt 2,642.0 2,405.0
Total Debt to Equity % 56.56 41.85
Total Debt to Tangible Equity % 284.09 65.05
Debt to Asset % 29.00 18.82

Individual Company Summary

Focused

Buyer

Focused (): *Healthcare > Medical Devices > Cardiology

Target

Focused (): *Healthcare > Medical Devices

Business Description

Buyer

Boston Scientific Corporation is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices that are used in a range of interventional medical specialties, including interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, electrophysiology, neurovascular intervention, oncology, endoscopy, urology, gynecology and neuromodulation. The Company's products are principally offered for sale by three business groups. The Cardiovascular organization offers products and technologies for use in interventional cardiology, peripheral interventions, vascular surgery, electrophysiology and neurovascular procedures. The Endosurgery organization offers products and technologies for use in oncology, endoscopy, urology and gynecology procedures. The Neuromodulation organization focuses on the treatment of auditory disorders and chronic pain. During the year ended December 31, 2005, it acquired Advanced Stent Technologies, Inc., CryoVascular, Inc., Trivascular, Inc. and Rubicon Medical Corporation.

Target

Baxter International Inc. (Baxter) assists healthcare professionals and their patients with the treatment of complex medical conditions, including hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, cancer, kidney disease, trauma and other conditions. Baxter's products are used by hospitals, clinical and medical research laboratories, blood and plasma collection centers, kidney dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, doctors' offices and by patients at home under physician supervision. The Medication Delivery, BioScience and Renal segments comprise Baxter's operations. The Company manufactures products in 28 countries and sells them in over 100 countries.

Product Summary

Sector Buyer Target
*Healthcare
Biopharmaceuticals  
Allergies
The Allergies Subsector includes therapeutics that treat exaggerated immune reaction induced by exposure to a foreign substance.
 
Cardiovascular System
The Cardiovascular System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels.
 
Digestive System
The Digestive System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the digestive system.
 
Hematology
The Hematology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat blood-based diseases and disorders.
 
Immunology
The Immunology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting the immune system.
 
Infectious Diseases
The Infectious Diseases Subsector includes therapeutics that treat diseases caused by the invasion and reproduction of microorganisms in the body.
 
Musculoskeletal System
The Musculoskeletal System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissue involved with them.
 
Neurology
The Neurology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders of the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
 
Oncology
The Oncology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat and manage various types of cancer and related complications.
 
Pain Management
The Pain Management Subsector includes therapeutics that treat and management pain.
 
Respiratory System
The Respiratory System Subsector includes therapeutics that treat disorders affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
 
Surgery
The Surgery Subsector includes therapeutics that treat complications associated with surgical procedures.
 
Toxicology
The Toxicology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat harmful effects from exposure to toxic substances; narcotics, nicotine and alcohol withdrawal therapeutics are also included in this sector.
 
Urology
The Urology Subsector includes therapeutics that treat diseases of the kidney, urinary tract, bladder, and the male reproductive system.
 
Healthcare Services  
Patient Care
The Paient Care Subsector comprises of companies that provide services to patients for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of diseases and injuries.
 
Medical Devices
Anesthesiology
The Anesthesiology Subsector includes medical devices that deliver and monitor anesthetics.
 
Cardiology
The Cardiology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases affecting the heart and proximal blood vessels. Common devices include vital sign monitors, cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers, and other surgical equipment.
Dental
The Dental Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat dental disorders, as well as restore proper function and appearance of teeth and gums.
 
Drug Delivery
The Drug Delivery Subsector includes medical devices that facilitate the delivery of medications through different anatomical entryways, including blood vessels, skin, the mouth, and the lungs. Common devices in this sector include vascular access catheters, needles, implants, and inhalers.
Ear/Nose/Throat
The Ear/Nose/Throat Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat conditions affecting these anatomical regions.
 
Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnosis and treat conditions affecting the stomach and intestinal tract.
General Surgery
The General Surgery Subsector includes medical devices that perform general, non-specialty surgeries; these devices are often general in scope and are used in procedures involving various parts of the body.
Medical Supplies
The Medical Supplies Subsector includes basic and consumable products that are widely used in healthcare settings.
Neurology
The Neurology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose, monitor and treat neurological disorders.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
The Obstetrics/Gynecology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat female reproductive diseases; devices used to care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period are also included in this sector.
 
Oncology
The Oncology Subsector includes medical devices that detect and treat cancers.
 
Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat eye disorders.
 
Orthopedics
The Orthopedics Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat musculoskeletal diseases involving muscles, bones and joints.
 
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
The Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Subsector includes medical devices that treat and modify a patient's external appearance.
 
Radiology
The Radiology Subsector includes medical devices that generate images of internal physiology.
 
Respiratory
The Respiratory Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat respiratory diseases.
 
Transfusion Medicine
The Transfusion Medicine Subsector includes medical devices and accessories that prepare or implement blood transfusion.
 
Urology
The Urology Subsector includes medical that diagnose and treat urinary tract and male reproductive disorders.
Vascular
The Vascular Subsector includes medical devices that diagnose and treat of conditions affecting the blood vessels.
Nutritional Health  
Dietary/Naturopathic Supplements
The Dietary/Naturopathic Subsector includes nutritional biochemicals and nutrients derived from natural sources that are intended to support health.
 
Outsourced Services  
Development/Manufacturing Services
The Development/Manufacturing Services Subsector includes companies that provide research, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
 

- Focused. Denotes that the company is considered focused in this area. In general, Focused Companies draw the majority of their earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Product Details

Sector Buyer Target
*Healthcare
Biopharmaceuticals  
Allergies  
Dermatology  
Antihistamines
Products that inhibit inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Ophthalmology  
Antihistamines
Therapeutics that inhibit inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Upper Respiratory  
Antihistamines
Therapeutics that inhibit the inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Target Products:

  • Diphenhydramine
  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Antihistamines/Antitussives
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan With Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan VC (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
 
Cardiovascular System  
Heart Disorders  
Angina  
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat chest pains by inhibiting stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Target Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
  • Atenolol
 
Arrhythmia  
Adenosine A1 Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart beat by selectively stimulating the A1 adenosine receptor, slowing the speed of AV nodal conduction

Target Products:

  • Adenosine
 
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart beat by inhibiting the stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Target Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
  • Acebutalol Hydrochloride
  • Baxter BioScience Brevibloc (Esmolol HCl)
 
Potassium Channel Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that treat abnormal rhythm of the heart by preventing the entry of potassium into heart muscle cells.

Target Products:

  • Quinidine Sulfate ER
 
Myocardial Infarction (MI)  
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat irreversible damage to the heart muscle by blocking the beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Target Products:

  • Atenolol
  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of heart and circulatory system disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Target Products:

  • CD34+ Cells (Adult Stem Cells)
 
Vascular Disorders  
Hypertension  
Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat high blood pressure by stimulating the alpha adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Target Products:

  • Guanfacine
 
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat high blood pressure by blocking the beta adrenergic receptors of the heart muscle.

Target Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
  • Acebutalol Hydrochloride
  • Atenolol
 
Hypovolemia  
Plasma Volumizers  
Albumin-Based
Therapeutics based on plasma proteins that treat a decrease in circulating fluid (plasma) in the body by increasing plasma volume.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Flexbumin (Albumin)
  • Baxter BioScience Buminate (Albumin)
 
Thromboembolism  
Anticoagulating Agents (Anticoagulants)  
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors  
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat the obstruction of a blood vessel by preventing platelets from clumping together.

Target Products:

  • Dipyridamole
 
Digestive System  
Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders  
Gastroesophageal Disorders  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)  
Dopamine Receptor Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) by blocking dopamine receptor and stimulating gastrointestinal movement without stimulating secretions from the pancreas, stomach or gall bladder.

Target Products:

  • Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
 
Nausea/Vomiting  
Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
Therapeutics that treat nausea and vomiting by blocking the serotonin receptors.

Target Products:

  • Ondansetron Injection
  • Granisetron Hydrochloride
 
Hematology  
Hemophilia  
Hemophilia A  
Clotting Agents
Therapeutics that aid in blood coagulation.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience FEIBA VH (Immuno Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex)
  • Baxter BioScience Advate/Ultra-High Dosage ADVATE (Antihemophilic Factor VIII, Plasma/Albumin Free Method (rAHF-PFM))
  • Baxter BioScience Hemofil M (Antihemophilic Factor (Human))
 
Hemophilia B  
Clotting Agents
Therapeutics that assist in blood coagulation.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Proplex T (Factor IX Complex)
  • Baxter BioScience FEIBA VH (Immuno Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex)
 
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Disorders  
Anemia  
Recombinant Human Erythropoietins
Therapeutics that treat conditions characterized by reduced delivery of oxygen to body tissues by stimulating red blood cell production.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Epoetin Omega
 
Serum Factor Disorders  
Hypoalbuminemia  
Albumin-Based
Therapeutics based on plasma proteins that treat low levels of serum albumin.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Flexbumin (Albumin)
  • Baxter BioScience Albumin
  • Baxter BioScience Buminate (Albumin)
 
Immunology  
Autoimmune Disorders  
Arthritis  
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)  
Analgesics  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat pain associated with chronic inflammation of the joints by blocking cyclooxygenase activity.

Target Products:

  • Etodolac
 
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat a decrease in platelets by neutralizing autoantibodies with therapeutic antibodies.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
  • Baxter BioScience WinRho SDF (Rho Immunoglobulin Lyophilized/Liquid Form)
  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM EN/Gamimune N (Immune Globulin)
  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM (Immune Globulin)
 
Kawasaki Syndrome  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat Kawasaki Syndrome by neutralizing autoantibodies with therapeutic antibodies.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM EN/Gamimune N (Immune Globulin)
  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
  • Baxter BioScience IVEEGAM (Immune Globulin)
 
Immune Deficiency Disorders  
Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat primary immunodeficiency diseases by providing the body with therapeutic antibodies.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
  • Baxter BioScience GAMMAGARD Liquid 10% (Immune Globulin Intravenous Human)
 
Infectious Diseases  
Bacterial  
Antibacterial Agents  
Broad Spectrum  
Antibiotics  
Cephalosporin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Target Products:

  • Ceftriaxone Sodium
 
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis during active multiplication.

Target Products:

  • Bactocill
 
Tetracyclines
Therapeutics that treat a wide variety of infections by inhibiting protein synthesis and also causing alterations in cytoplasmic membranes.

Target Products:

  • Minocycline Hydrochloride
 
Narrow Spectrum  
Respiratory System  
Bronchitis  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections leading to inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs by inhibiting certain enzymes that are vital for bacterial DNA transcription and repair.

Target Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Pneumonia  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial infection by inhibiting folic acid synthesis and bacterial growth.

Target Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Tuberculosis  
Antitubercular Agents
Therapeutics that treat a bacterial infection of the lung by inhibiting bacterial and mycobacterial RNA synthesis.

Target Products:

  • Pyrazinamide
 
Urology  
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)  
Antibacterial Agents (Antibiotics)  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase resulting in decreased bacterial nucleic acid/protein production.

Target Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Vaccines  
Bacterial  
Combination  
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)
Therapeutics that prevent or treat infectious disease by producing or artificially increasing immunity to pathogens that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Certiva (DTaP)
 
Mycological (Fungal)  
Antifungal Agents  
Narrow Spectrum  
Dermatology  
Tinea Barbae  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the bearded area by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Capitis  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the scalp by inhibiting biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the skin characterized by scaly, red rings by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the groin and perineum by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Pedis  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the feet by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Unquium  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the nails by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Tinea Versicolor  
Penicillin Derivatives
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of skin exposed to the sun characterized by patches of depigmentation by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell walls.

Target Products:

  • Griseofulvin
 
Nervous System  
Cryptococcal Meningitis  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of lining of the brain and the spinal cord by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Target Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Otolaryngology (Ear/Nose/Throat)  
Esophageal Candidiasis  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the esophagus caused by yeast by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Target Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis  
Azoles  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the mouth and pahrynx caused by yeast by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Target Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Urology  
Vaginal Candidiasis  
Azoles  
Triazoles
Therapeutics that treat fungal infections of the female reproductive organ caused by yeast by increasing permeability of the cell wall and causing a toxic build up of hydrogen peroxide.

Target Products:

  • Fluconazole
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of infectious diseases in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Amvax (Tetanus, Diphtheria And Pertussis) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Acellular Pertussis (aP) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis-Inactivated Polio Virus (DTaP-IPV) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group B Streptococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group C Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine
 
Research/Preclinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of infectious diseases in very early stages of research where no human subject is involved.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Group A Streptococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group A/B/C Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group A/C Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Pneumococcal Otitis Media
  • Baxter BioScience Pneumococcal Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis-Haemophilus Influezae Type B (DTaP-HIB) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Pneumonia (DNA Based) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Escherichia coli Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis-Inactivated Polio Virus-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (DTaP-IPV-HIB) Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Group B Meningococcal
 
Viral  
DNA Viruses  
Herpesvirus  
Herpes Simplex Type 1  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections characterized by recurrent cold sores and fever blisters by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Target Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Herpes Simplex Type 2  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections characterized by recurring outbreaks of painful genital lesions by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Target Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Varicella Zoster  
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections that cause shingles in adults by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Target Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Varicella (Chickenpox)  
Purine Nucleoside Analogs
Therapeutics that treat viral infections that cause chicken pox in children by inhibiting replication of viral DNA by incorporating themselves into growing viral DNA stands.

Target Products:

  • Acyclovir
 
Musculoskeletal System  
Skeletal Disorders  
Joint Disorders  
Osteoarthritis (OA)  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat inflammation by non-specifically inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase.

Target Products:

  • Etodolac
 
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)  
Analgesics  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat pain associated with chronic inflammation of the joints by blocking cyclooxygenase activity.

Target Products:

  • Etodolac
 
Neurology  
Neurological Disorders  
Headaches  
Vascular (Migraine)  
Prophylactic Treatments  
Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents (Beta Blockers)
Therapeutics that treat Migraine by inhibiting stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors.

Target Products:

  • Propranolol Hydrochloride
 
Neuromuscular Disorders  
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)  
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat Myasthenia Gravis by maintaining the transmission of nerve impulses by inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Enlon-Plus(R) (Edrophonium Chloride, USP & Atropine Sulfate, USP)
  • Baxter BioScience Enlon(R) (Edrophonium Chloride, USP)
 
Parkinson`s Disease (PD)  
Adjunctive Treatments  
Skeletal Muscle Relaxing Agents/Analgesics
Therapeutics that assist in the treatment of the disorder involving nerve cell loss in portions of the brain that leads to uncontrolled tremors, abnormal posture and speech problems by relaxing motor muscles and relieving pain.

Target Products:

  • Robaxin (Methocarbamol)
 
Psychiatric Disorders  
Anxiety  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat anxiety by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Target Products:

  • Diazepam
  • Lorazepam
 
Sleep Disorders  
Insomnia  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat insomnia by enhancing the inhibitory action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Target Products:

  • Diazepam
 
Oncology  
Hematology  
Leukemia  
Lymphoid  
Chronic  
Lymphocytic (CLL)  
Immunoglobulins
Therapeutics that treat and manage slowly progressing cancers of lymphocytic cells by providing a therapeutic protein.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Gammagard S/D (Immune Globulin Intravenous Solvent/Detergent)
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment and management of cancer in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Target Products:

  • Leupromaxx (Sustained-Released Peptide Hormone Leuprolide Acetate)
 
Research/Preclinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment and management of cancer and are currently in an early research or preclinical stage of development.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Small Cell Lung Carcinoma Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Neuroblastoma Vaccine
  • Baxter BioScience Colon Carcinoma Vaccine
 
Pain Management  
Anesthesia  
General (Systemic)  
Adjunctive  
Acetylcholine Blocking Agents
Therapeutics that inhibit neuromuscular activity by competing with acetylcholine at the cholinergic receptors resulting in neuromuscular blockage.

Target Products:

  • Atracurium Besylate
 
Ether-Based Agents
Therapeutics that result in anesthesia due to interfering with the physiological functioning of nerve cell membranes in the brain.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Forane(R) (IsoFlurane, USP)
  • Baxter BioScience Suprane(R) (Desflurane, USP)
  • Baxter BioScience Ethrane(R) (Enflurane, USP)
 
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that result in anesthesia by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Target Products:

  • Diazepam
  • Midazolam
 
Hypnotic Agents (Sedatives)
Therapeutics that result in anesthesia by inducing sleep. These therapeutics have no analgesic action.

Target Products:

  • Propofol
 
Opioids
Therapeutics that treat pain by binding to certain nervous system receptors which alters both the perception of pain as well as the emotional response to pain.

Target Products:

  • Meperidine HCl
  • Morphine Sulfate
  • Sufentanil Citrate
 
Reversal  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Antagonists
Therapeutics that reverse general anesthesia by competitively inhibiting benzodiapizines at the GABA receptors, thus reducing their effect and reversing the anesthesia.

Target Products:

  • Flumazenil
 
Narcotics  
Analgesics/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat pain by binding to certain nervous system receptors which alters the both the perception of pain as well as the emotional response to pain.

Target Products:

  • Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen
 
Opioids
Therapeutics that treat pain by binding to certain nervous system receptors which alter both the perception of pain as well as the emotional response to pain.

Target Products:

  • Morphine Sulfate
  • Sufentanil Citrate
 
Non-Narcotics  
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)  
Non-Specific Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (COX Inhibitors)
Therapeutics that treat pain by non-specifically inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase.

Target Products:

  • Etodolac
  • Ketorolac Tromethamine
 
Respiratory System  
Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders (Lung Disorders)  
Bronchitis  
Complications  
Bacterial Infections  
Antibacterial Agents (Antibiotics)  
Diaminopyrimidines/Sulfonamides
Therapeutics that treat bacterial infections by inhibiting certain enzymes that are vital for bacterial DNA transcription and repair.

Target Products:

  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
 
Emphysema  
Congenital  
Proteinase Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat emphysema by providing certain proteins. The body's lack of ability to manufacture these proteins results in the disease state.

Target Products:

  • Baxter Biosciences Aralast (Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor)
 
Phase I/Phase II Clinical Stage Products
Therapeutics that are being investigated for the treatment of respiratory disorders in early stages of clinical research where human subject is involved.

Target Products:

  • Recombinant Alpha 1-Antitrypsin (AAT) Therapy
 
Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders  
Coughs/Colds  
Antihistamines
Therapeutics that inhibit the inflammation by blocking the action of histamines on tissues.

Target Products:

  • Diphenhydramine
  • Phenergan (Promethazine)
 
Antihistamines/Antitussives
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and relieve or prevent coughs.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan With Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants
Therapeutics that block the inflammatory action of histamines and reduces the amount of mucous build up.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan VC (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
  • Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
 
Antihistamines/Decongestants/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing histamine-related inflammation, preventing congestion and altering both the perception and emotional response to pain.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan VC With Codeine (Promethazine Hydrochloride/Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Codeine Phosphate)
 
Antihistamines/Opioids
Therapeutics that treat coughs and colds by suppressing histamine-related inflammation and altering both the perception and emotional response to pain.

Target Products:

  • Phenergan With Codeine (Promethazine HCL/Codeine Phosphate)
 
Surgery  
General  
Acute Tissue Oxygen Deficiency  
Perfluorochemicals
Therapeutics that are made up mainly of carbon and fluorine that has oxygen carrying properties.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Oxygent(TM) (Perflubron Emulsion)
 
Complications  
Hemorrhage  
Fibrinolysis Inhibitors
Therapeutics that treat complications involving bleeding after surgical procedures by inhibiting the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Tisseel VH Kit (Two-Component Fibrin Sealant)
 
Toxicology  
Substance Abuse  
Withdrawal  
Alcohol  
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor Agonists
Therapeutics that treat alcohol withdrawal by increasing the effect of GABA at the relevant neuroreceptors.

Target Products:

  • Diazepam
 
Narcotics  
Opioid Antagonists
Therapeutics that treat narcotic addiction by blocking the effect of opioids.

Target Products:

  • Baxter BioScience Revex(R) (Nalmefene HCl)
 
Urology  
Urological Disorders  
Bladder  
Cystitis  
Urotoxin Neutralizing Agents
Therapeutics that inhibit cystis induced by toxic therapeutics by neutralizing these therapeutics.

Target Products:

  • Mesnex (Mesna)
 
Healthcare Services  
Patient Care  
Ambulatory/Outpatient  
Specialized  
Dialysis
The process of cleansing the blood of end stage renal disease patients (ESRD) through the use of a semipermeable membrane, which allows waste products to pass but retains most of the blood's normal constituents. Dialysis services can be provided in outpatient settings, in patients' home, or in hospitals as a contractor.

Target Products:

  • RMS Disease Management
  • Baxter Renal Care
  • RMS Lifeline
 
Medical Devices
Anesthesiology  
Diagnostic  
Monitoring  
Systems  
Consciousness Monitoring
Systems designed to monitor the effect of anesthesia on patients during surgery.

Target Products:

  • Physiometrix Patient State Analyzer (PSA) 4000
 
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Delivery Systems  
Gas  
Breathing Accessories
Ancillary devices used to aid the administering of inhaled anesthetics, such as breathing bags and breathing masks.

Target Products:

  • Ultra-Fit Anesthesia Face Mask Series
  • Baxter Breathing Bag Series
  • Ultra-Seal Anesthesia Face Mask Series
 
Breathing Circuits
Devices which assist in physical mechanism of breathing.

Target Products:

  • Baxter Thick Cuff Adult Breathing Circuits
  • Thick Cuff Adult Series
  • Baxter Renal Care
  • Baxter Pediatric Isoflex Series Breathing Circuit
  • Baxter Pediatric Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Latex-Free Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Isoflex Series Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Standard Adult Breathing Circuits
 
Percutaneous (Subcutaneous/Intramuscular/Intravenous)  
Fluid Administration Sets
Intravenous fluid administration sets used to deliver anesthesia.

Target Products:

  • InfusO.R. Pump Set Series
  • Auto Syringe Pump Set Series
 
Pumps/Systems
Devices used to pump intravenous fluids at a consistent programmed rate.

Target Products:

  • InfusO.R. Pump System
  • Auto Syringe Pump
 
Viscoelastics
Materials that can be applied to the skin and decrease resistance of to injected drugs.

Target Products:

  • Hylenex (Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase)
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Delivery Systems  
Epidural
Devices used to inject anesthetic into the epidural space to numb the legs and abdomen, which include catheters, needles, syrninges and other prepackaged kits.

Target Products:

  • Double-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Continuous Single-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Single-Pack Epidural Needle Series
  • Single-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Continuous Double-Deck Epidural Anesthesia Tray Series
 
Nerve Block
Devices used to assist in the delivery of nerve block anesthetic, which include catheters, needles and other prepackaged kits.

Target Products:

  • Single-Deck Nerve Block Tray Series
 
Spinal
Devices used to inject anesthetic into the spine, which include catheters, needles and other prepackaged kits.

Target Products:

  • Double-Deck Spinal Anesthesia Tray Series
  • Single-Pack Spinal Needle Series
  • Single-Deck Spinal Anesthesia Tray Series
 
Cardiology
Diagnostic  
Imaging  
Ultrasound  
Accessories
Components used to assist in generating an ultrasound image, such as catheters and transducers.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies Ultra ICE Intracardiac
  • Boston Scientific Atlantis
  • Intracardiac Sonicath ICE Series
  • SCIMED UltraCross Series
 
Systems
Ultrasound systems used to diagnose heart conditions.

Buyer Products:

  • Boston Scientific ClearView Ultra
  • Boston Scientific Galaxy
 
X-Ray  
Angiography  
Accessories
Various instruments used to assist in angiography procedures, including transducers, catheters, control syringes, waste systems, contrast management systems, fluid administration sets, and other related items.

Buyer Products:

  • SCIMED Impulse Series
  • SCIMED Expo Series
  • Express Series
 
Monitoring  
Monitors  
Telemetry  
Telemetry Systems
Complete systems or devices used to facilitate transfer of vitals monitoring data from the patient's site to a central monitor.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant ATITUDE Patient Management System
 
Surgical
General Procedure
Accessories
Access  
Arterial
Instruments used to gain access to the heart's arteries, including aortic pouches, introducer needles, introducers and vessel dilators.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies Pinnacle Introducer Sheath Kit Series
  • EP Technologies Triport/Uniport Hemostasis Introducer Sheath Kit Series
  • Super Sheath Introducer Sheath
  • Intracardiac Introducer Sheaths and Accessories
  • EP Technologies Biport Hemostasis Introducer Sheath Kit Series
  • EP Technologies Soft Tip Sheath Kit Series
  • EP Technologies Klein Transseptal Introducer Sheath Kit Series
  • Medi-tech Angiographic Entry Series
 
Guidewires
A small wire-like device that is threaded through a catheter to the site of interest for delivery of another apparatus like a stent.

Buyer Products:

  • Boston Scientific ChoICE Spring Tip Series
  • SCIMED Polymer Tip Series
  • SCIMED Platinum Plus
  • Boston Scientific ChoICE Standard
  • Boston Scientific Forte
  • Boston Scientific Trooper
  • FilterWire EZ/EX
  • IQ Guidewire
 
Vessel Closure
Devices used to close heart blood vessels.

Target Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal FAST
 
Grafts  
Patches  
Polyester/Textile
Pieces of polyester material used as a graft in cardiac surgery.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Hemashield Finesse
  • Medi-tech Hemashield Vantage
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Arrhythmia  
Electrical Signal Disruption  
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation  
Catheters
Long, slender, wire-like tube that is inserted in a peripheral blood vessel and proceeds all the way to the heart chamber to perform RF tissue ablation.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies Polaris T Temperature Ablation Series
  • EP Technologies SteeroCath-T Temperature Ablation Series
  • EP Technologies SteeroCath-A Non-Temperature Ablation Series
  • Radii T Mapping and Ablation Catheters
  • EP Technologies Chilli Cooled Ablation Catheters
  • EP Technologies Blazer II HTD Temp./Blazer II Temp. Ablation Catheters
  • Blazer RPM Catheter
 
Systems
Complete set of instruments to perform cardiac RF tissue ablation.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies EPT-1000 TC Cardiac Ablation System
  • EP Technologies Chilli Cooled Ablation System
  • LeVeen Needle Electrode and RF 2000 Generator
  • Model 8004 Radiofrequency Generator With Integrated Fluid Pump
 
Electrophysiology  
Chamber Mapping Systems  
Catheters
Long slender wire-like devices with multiple electrodes on the end that gets inserted into the heart chamber for electrophysiological studies and chamber mapping.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies Valve Mapper SteeroCath-Dx Series
  • EP Technologies Polaris LE Mapping Series
  • EP Technologies Polaris-Dx/Polaris-X Steerable Diagnostic Series
  • EP Technologies SteeroCath-Dx Series
  • EP Technologies EPT-Dx Steerable Diagnostic Series
  • EP Technologies Explorer Series Fixed Curve Diagnostic Series
  • EP Technologies Constellation
  • Radii T Mapping and Ablation Catheters
  • Trio/Ensemble Diagnostic Catheters
  • Radii Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters
  • EP Technologies Explorer 360 Rotational Diagnostic Series
 
Systems
Complete set of instruments used to image the inside of the heart chamber.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies RPM (Real-time Position Management) Tracking System
  • EP Technologies QMS2 Quick Mapping System
 
External Pacing  
Dual Chamber
Device that is capable of regulating the electrical stimulation rhythm of two heart chambers.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Contak CD
  • Guidant Contak Renewal TR CRT-P
  • Guidant Contak Renewal 3RF CRT-D
 
Implants  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD)  
Accessories
Components used in conjunction with ICD implants, such as programmers and lead wires.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant EndoTak Endurance Rx Series
  • Guidant EndoTak Endurance EZ Series
  • Guidant EasyTrak
  • Guidant Rapido
  • Guidant EndoTak Reliance Series
  • Guidant EndoTak Reliance
  • Guidant Easytrak 2/3
  • Guidant The ZOOM Programming System
 
Non-Rate Adaptive
An implantable device that detects ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation and automatically delivers an electrical shock to restore normal heartbeat, but does not change its function due to physical activity the heart is enduring.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Ventak MINI IV Series
  • Guidant Ventak AV Series
  • Guidant Ventak MINI II Series
  • Guidant Ventak MINI III Series
  • Guidant Syncrus System
 
Rate Adaptive
An implantable device that detects ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation and automatically delivers an electrical shock to restore normal heartbeat, and adapts to the present rate of the physical activity the heart is under.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Ventak VR Series
  • Guidant Ventak Prizm DR
  • Guidant Ventak Prizm VR Series
  • Guidant Ventak Prizm 2
  • Guidant Ventak Prizm HE
  • Guidant Ventak Prizm 2 VR Series
  • Guidant Contak Renewal TR
  • Guidant Ventak AV II DR Series
  • Guidant Ventak AV III DR Series
  • Guidant Vitality AVT
  • Guidant Vitality HE
  • Guidant Vitality 2
  • Guidant Vitality DS/EL
  • Guidant Contak Renewal 3 CRT-D
  • Guidant Ventak Prizm AVT
  • Guidant Contak CD 2
 
Pacemakers  
Accessories
Components used in conjunction with pacemakers, such as programmers and lead wires.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Sweet Picotip RX
  • Guidant Sweet Tip Rx
  • Guidant Selute Picotip Series
  • Guidant Model 2901
  • Guidant Flextend
  • Guidant Model 2035
  • Guidant Fineline Series
  • Guidant Sweet PICOTIP
  • Guidant Selute Atrial J
  • Guidant Model 2950
 
Non-Rate Adaptive
Pacemakers (including single chamber and dual chamber) which do not automatically adapt to the changing heart rate of the patient.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Pulsar SSI
  • Guidant Discovery II SSI
  • Guidant Vigor SSI
  • Guidant Meridian SSI
  • Guidant Vigor DDD
  • Guidant Meridian DDD
  • Guidant Discovery II DDD
  • Guidant Pulsar DDD
 
Rate Adaptive
Pacemakers (including single chamber and dual chamber) which automatically adapt to the changing heart rate of the patient.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Pulsar MAX DR
  • Guidant Insignia Ultra
  • Guidant Insignia Series
  • Guidant DR
  • Guidant Discovery II DR
  • Guidant Pulsar MAX II DR
  • Guidant Pulsar SR
  • Guidant Pulsar MAX II SR
  • Guidant Discovery DR
  • Guidant Pulsar MAX SR
  • Guidant Discovery SR
  • Guidant Meridian SR
  • Guidant Vigor SR
  • Guidant Meridian DR
  • Guidant Vigor DR
  • Guidant Discovery II SR
 
Microwave Surgical Ablation Systems
Systems used to restore normal heart rhythm by using microwave energy to destroy cells that cause abnormal electrical impulses.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant AFx Microwave Ablation System
  • Guidant Flex Series
 
Pericardiocentesis  
Kits
Complete set of instruments used to sample cells from the pericardium.

Buyer Products:

  • EP Technologies PeriVac Series
 
Revascularization  
Atherectomy  
Rotational Systems
Complete set of instruments used to perform catheter based rotational blade atherectomy.

Buyer Products:

  • Boston Scientific RotaLink
  • Boston Scientific Rotablator Rotalink System
  • Boston Scientific Rotablator Rotational Angioplasty System
  • Boston Scientific Rotalink Plus System
  • Boston Scientific Rotablator Burr Catheter
  • Boston Scientific Rotawire Series
  • Flextome Cutting Balloon Dilatation Device
 
Coronary Thrombolytic/Embolytic Catheters
Catheters that are used to dissolve or split up thrombus or a blockage in coronary arteries.

Buyer Products:

  • Rubicon Embolic Filter
 
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)  
Catheters  
Balloon  
Over-The-Wire
A balloon catheter that is put into position by passing it over the guidewire all the way to the coronary blockage site of interest.

Buyer Products:

  • SCIMED Rebel Controlled
  • Boston Scientific NC Ranger/NC Big Ranger
  • Boston Scientific Ranger/Quantum Ranger
  • Boston Scientific Maverick/Quantum Maverick
 
Rapid Exchange
An angioplasty balloon catheter that provides flexibility, trackability, tactile feedback, and ease of use.

Buyer Products:

  • SCIMED Bonnie
  • SCIMED Viva
  • SCIMED Maxxum
  • SCIMED Express Plus
  • SCIMED Pivot
  • SCIMED ACE Series
  • Boston Scientific Maverick2 Monorail
  • SCIMED Graft ACE
  • SCIMED Surpass Superfusion
  • SCIMED Adante
  • Boston Scientific NC Monorail
  • Boston Scientific Maverick/Quantum Monorail
  • SCIMED Long ACE
 
Guiding
Catheter used to guide the balloon into place in the coronary artery.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Triguide Series
  • SCIMED Wiseguide
  • SCIMED Cyber Series
  • Medi-tech Cyber BigMax Series
  • SCIMED Monorail Delivery Catheter
  • Medi-tech Cyber MicroMax Series
  • Medi-tech Cyber MightyMax Series
 
Inflation Devices
Devices used to inflate balloon catheters during PTCA procedures.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Encore 26
  • LaVeen Inflator Series
 
Restenosis Prevention  
Stents Systems  
Coated
Stent systems that are coated with pharmaceuticals that aid the stent in preventing restenosis.

Buyer Products:

  • TAXUS Express2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stents
  • TAXUS Liberte (Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent)
 
General
Stent systems that are not coated with additional pharmaceuticals indicated to prevent restenosis.

Buyer Products:

  • Boston Scientific Radius
  • SCIMED NIR Primo
  • SCIMED NIROYAL Advance Coronary Stent System
  • SCIMED NIR ON Ranger
  • Boston Scientific NIROYAL Advance/Elite
  • Liberte Coronary Stent System
  • Quantum Series
  • Symbiot Stent System
  • Boston Scientific NIR Elite/NIR Elite Monorail
  • Boston Scientific Magic Wallstent
  • Boston Scientific Express/Express2
  • SCIMED NIR
 
Percutaneous Transluminal Myocardial Revascularization (PTMR)  
RF Systems
PTMR instrumentation that use radiofrequency (RF) as energy source.

Buyer Products:

  • RF-PMR System
 
Valvoplasty  
Dilation Catheters
Catheters used to expand or dilate the inside diameter of vascular walls.

Buyer Products:

  • SCIMED Aortic Valvoplasty Dilation Catheter Series
  • SCIMED Owens Valvoplasty Catheter Series
 
Dental  
Treatment  
Restorative  
Guided Tissue Regeneration  
Bone/Soft Tissue Grafts
Grafts of soft tissue or bone which enhance the repair and regeneration of patient tissue.

Buyer Products:

  • Alloderm
 
Drug Delivery
Infusion Therapy
Accessories  
Admixture Systems
Medical systems designed to combine multiple medications for delivery to the patients

Target Products:

  • Clintec Automix(R) Compounder System and Accessory
  • Clintec Micromix(R) Compounder System and Accessory
 
Closed Blood Sampling Systems
Sampling systems which do not use needles to access infusion systems to obtain a blood sample.

Target Products:

  • Edwards VAMP Jr.
  • Edwards VAMP
 
Filtration Products
Device used to filter fluids for infusion.

Target Products:

  • Fenwal Blood Device And Set Series
  • I.V. Filtration Set Series
 
Fluid Administration/Extension Sets
Filtered IV sets designed for infusion therapy.

Target Products:

  • High Flow Rate Extension Set
  • Interlink Buretrol Solution Set Series
  • Interlink Catheter Extension Set Series
  • Interlink Continu-Flo Solution Set Series
  • Interlink Extension Set Series
  • Interlink Huber Needle Extension Set Series
  • Interlink Minivolume Extension Set
  • Interlink Secondary Medication Set Series
  • Interlink Solution Set Series
  • maxx Infusion Pump Extension Set
  • Mini-Infuser Microbore Series
  • Needle*Lock(TM) Device and Set Series
 
Fluid Warmers
Medical devices used to maintain the warmth of the medical products prior to and during the infusion process.

Target Products:

  • ThermaCyl Blood/Fluid Warmer
 
Needleless Fluid Administration/Extension Sets
Valve systems designed to work without needles to prevent patient injuries.

Target Products:

  • Baxject Needleless Transfer Device
  • Interlink Luer Lock Injection Site Series
  • Clearlink
 
Pump Sets
Pump sets designed specifically for infusion therapy.

Target Products:

  • Flo-Gard 8000 Series
  • PCA II Pump Set Series
  • AP II Pump Set Series
 
Delivery Systems  
Elastomeric Infusors
Infusion delivery system designed for small-volume fluid transmission (home use).

Target Products:

  • Small Volume Infusor System Series
  • Large Volume Infusor System Series
  • Intermate Infusor System Series
 
Pumps  
Multiple Channel
Multiple channel pump designed to deliver more than one infusion therapy to patients.

Target Products:

  • Flo-Gard Series
  • 6060 Multi-Therapy Infusion Pump
 
Single Channel
Single channel pump designed to deliver only one infusion therapy to patients.

Target Products:

  • AP II Pain Management Pump
  • Flo-Gard Series
  • maxx Infusion System
 
Syringe
Syringe used in place of a pump to deliver infusion therapy.

Target Products:

  • Syndeo PCA Syringe Pump
  • Auto Syringe Pump
  • Mini-Infuser Syringe Pump Series
  • PCA II Pain Management Pump
 
Integrated/Comprehensive Systems
Complete infusion systems that include pumps, monitoring devices and other accessories.

Target Products:

  • Ipump Pain Management System
 
Vascular Access
Extended In Dwelling Catheters  
Introducers
Medical devices designed for introducing vascular access.

Buyer Products:

  • Vaxcel Mini Stick
 
Kits
Kits containing necessary components for gaining vascular access, such as midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, central venous catheters, and associated repair instruments.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Vaxess Kit Series
  • Medi-tech R-Line Kit Series
 
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)
Central venous catheter set designed for peripheral venous access.

Buyer Products:

  • Vaxcel Series
  • Medi-tech Vaxess Series
  • Medi-tech R-Line Series
  • Medi-tech PASV
 
Peripheral Intravenous Catheters  
Infusion Sets
Complete infusion sets containing peripheral intravenous catheters.

Target Products:

  • Micro-Volume Series
  • Sub-Q-Set Subcutaneous Series
 
Standard
Non-ported peripheral intravenous catheters.

Target Products:

  • Interlink Quik-Cath Series
  • Interlink Flash-Cath Series
 
Subcutaneous Implants  
Ports
Implanted devices that allow controlled vascular access.

Buyer Products:

  • Vaxcel Implantable Vascular Access Series
  • Medi-tech Vaxess Implantable Vascular Access Series
  • Medi-tech R-Port Premier Series
 
Percutaneous (Subcutaneous/Intramuscular/Intravenous)  
Needleless  
Disposable  
Non-Coring
Disposable non-coring needles (needles designed so as not to penetrate through both sides of a access vein).

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Non-Coring Series
 
Ear/Nose/Throat  
Surgical  
Procedure/Region Specific  
Ear  
Hearing Impairment  
Inner Ear Implants  
Cochlear
An implantable device placed in the cochlea area that restores hearing by stimulating nerves in the brain.

Buyer Products:

  • Advanced Bionics HiResolution Bionic Ear System
 
Gastroenterology
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Invasive  
Region Specific  
Biliary  
Accessories  
Cannulas
A tube for insertion into a duct or cavity.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive RX Tapered ERCP
 
Drainage Catheters
A small thread like tube that is used to facilitate evacuation of fluid.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Biliary Drainage Series
  • Medi-tech vanSonnenberg Gallbladder Series
  • Medi-tech Amplatz Ancho Series
  • Medi-tech VTC Biliary Series
 
Minimally Invasive/Oral Percutaneous Rectal  
Accessories
Various instruments used to aid minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, such as sheaths, guidewires and illumination systems.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Jagwire
 
Instruments  
Manual Instruments
Devices that perform minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery that do not require an electrical power source, including balloon inflators, dilators, biopsy forceps, polypectomy snares, injection needles, retrieval baskets/forceps and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive CRE Wireguided
  • Microvasive Radial Jaw 3
 
Procedure Specific  
Obesity
Instrumentation designed specifically to treat obesity either by electrical stimulation of the stomach or by physically reducing size of stomach.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Injection Superview SpeedBand
 
Region Specific  
Biliary  
Balloon Dilation Systems
A system that uses a balloon to push apart parts of the body.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Rapid Exchange Biliary System
  • Microvasive Hurricane
 
Endoprosthesis
A device used in bile duct surgery, usually used to open the duct.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Rapid Exchange Biliary System
  • Boston Scientific Wallgraft
 
Instruments  
Manual  
Cytology Brushes
A small brush with which to collect cells during the course of a biopsy.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive RX Cytology Brush
 
Stone Removal
Instruments used to remove bile duct or gallbladder stones, such as retrieval baskets and retrieval balloon catheters. .

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Trapezoid
  • Microvasive RX Retrieval Balloons
 
Large Intestine/Colon  
Colorectal Stents
Stents designed to maintain patency of the colorectal opening.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive WALLSTENT(R) Enteral Prosthesis
 
Instruments  
Manual  
Sphincterotomes
A device used for insertion into a sphincter, usually for patients with retained or recurrent bile duct stones.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Autotome/Tapertome
 
Stone Removal
Instruments that are used to remove bile duct stones.

Buyer Products:

  • Stonetome
 
Small Intestine  
Jejunostomy  
Feeding/Decompression Tubes
A device that is inserted into the jejunum to assist the delivery of food or relief of tension or pressure.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech D'Agostino/vanSonnenberg Gastrojejunal Catheter Series
 
Stomach  
Gastrostomy  
Feeding Apparatus
Devices that are inserted into the stomach to facilitate feeding, such as feeding tubes and buttons.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech vanSonnenberg Gastrostomy Catheter Series
  • Microvasive Mini Button
 
Treatment
Esophagus  
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation  
Systems
Device that uses radiofrequency energy to ablate esophageal tissue to alleviate stomach acid reflux.

Buyer Products:

  • Radiotherapeutics RF 2000/3000
 
Sphincter Reinforcement Polymer
Devices used to augment the esophageal sphincter by injection of polymer material into the tissues around the sphincter muscle in the lower esophagus.

Buyer Products:

  • Enteric Medical Technologies Enteryx
 
Stomach
Tubes
Feeding
A tube that carries food to the stomach.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive TTP J-Tube

Target Products:

  • Clintec Dual Port Feeding Tube Series
General Surgery
Invasive
Instruments  
Electrical  
Lasers  
Accessories  
Handpieces
Device designed for surgeon to use as a guide with other accessories when performing laser surgery.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Q-Maxx Side-Firing Laser Device
 
Manual Instruments
Medical devices used manually by surgeons to perform invasive general surgical procedures, such as scalpels, curettes, dissectors, elevators, forceps, osteotomes, retractors, bissectors and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive MicroKnife XL
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Cholecystectomy  
Cholangiography  
Needles
Needles used to assist in cholangiography.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography Series
 
Surgical-Site Treatments  
Sealants  
Hemostatic  
Delivery Systems
Medical devices designed to deliver hemostatic sealants to the surgical site

Target Products:

  • Tissomat Application Device
 
Sponges
Microfibrillar sponge used when conventional hemostasis procedures are not effective.

Target Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal Sponge
 
Topical
Topical mixture used when conventional hemostasis procedures are not effective.

Target Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal Matrix
  • Baxter BioScience Tisseel VH Kit (Two-Component Fibrin Sealant)
 
Minimally Invasive  
Instruments  
Manual  
Endoscopic Instruments
Manual instruments used during laproscopic procedures, such as forceps, retractors, clips, cutters and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • T-Rex Biopsy Forceps
 
Suturers
Devices which provide mechanism of suturing during laproscopic procedures.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Capio / Capio CL Transvaginal Suture Capturing Device
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Bronchial  
Endoprosthesis
Synthetic tubes surgically placed to prevent narrowing or to fortify the bronchial walls.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Stent
  • Rusch Polyflex
  • SCIMED Wallgraft Tracheobronchial Endoprosthesis
  • SCIMED Wallstent Tracheobronchial Endoprosthesis
 
Thorocoscopy  
Accessories  
Drainage
Surgical accessories used to drain (excess) fluid from the thoracic cavity .

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech VanSonnenberg Chest Series
 
Medical Supplies
Diagnostic  
Clinical Examination  
Basic Examining Tools
Medical instruments used to examine and monitor basic physiological functions, such as reflex, blood pressure, heart rate, and pulmonary capacity. These instruments include stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, percussion hammers and other similar items.

Target Products:

  • French Esophageal Stethoscope Series
 
Safety and Sterilization
Safety
Provider Protection
Medical clothing and protective gear designed to provide protection to healthcare providers.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive ESP Radiation Reduction Gloves
 
Waste Management
Products used to control and contain biohazardous materials, such as chemical waste, fluid waste, and solid waste. These products may include bags, containers, and other more advanced waste treatment systems.

Target Products:

  • Bentley BosPac Plus
 
Neurology
Diagnostic  
Monitoring  
Monitors  
Electroencephalograph (EEG)  
Intraoperative
An electroencephalograph that is used during surgery.

Target Products:

  • Physiometrix Patient State Analyzer (PSA) 4000
 
Surgical
General Procedure  
Surgical Sealants
A glue like material, made up of biomaterials, that is used to close up surgical incisions.

Target Products:

  • Fusion Medical Proceed
 
Procedure Specific  
Cerebral Embolization  
Embolization Material
Various agents such as gelfoam, silastic, metal, or fat that is used to plug up a bleeding brain artery or vein.

Buyer Products:

  • Target Complex Helical and Straight Platinum Coils
  • Target 035 Coils
  • Target Guglielmi Detachable Coil (GDC) System
  • Target Interlocking Detachable Coils System
  • Target Braided Occlusion Device
  • Matrix2 Coils
  • Target Contour Embolization Particles
  • Target GDC Coil Series
  • Target Fibered GDC-18 VortX Shaped Guglielmi Detachable Coils
  • Matrix Detachable Coils
  • Target Berenstein Coils
 
Guidewires
Guidewires for use specifically in the neurovascular area, generally in the treatment of cerebral emboli.

Buyer Products:

  • Target Steerable Series
  • Target Mach
  • Target Transend
 
MicroCatheters
Catheters specifically designed to reach small vessels within the brain in order to facilitate delivery of medication or therapeutic devices to diseased or damaged brain tissue.

Buyer Products:

  • Target Spinnaker Elite
  • Target Guider Softip
  • Target Excelsior 1018
  • Target Tracker Series
  • Target Soft Stream Series
  • Target Retriever Endovascular Snare
  • Target Zephyr Flow-Assisted
  • Target FasTRACKER Infusion
  • Target Balt Magic Flow-Assisted
  • Target FasGUIDE Guiding
  • Target Non-Detachable Silicone Balloon
  • Renegade Hi-Flo with Hydropass Coating
 
Chronic Pain Therapy  
Implantable  
Neural Stimulation  
Leads
A long wire that the electrical signal travels down from the source to the electrode.

Buyer Products:

  • Artisan 2x8 Surgical Lead
 
Pulse Generators (IPG)
A device that creates electrical stimulations in packets for neural stimulation procedures.

Buyer Products:

  • Advanced Bionics Precision SCS System
 
Implanted Neural Stimulation  
Urinary Incontinence
Neural stimulation devices designed to treat symtoms of urinary incontinence.

Buyer Products:

  • Advanced Bionics bion
 
Obstetrics/Gynecology  
Surgical  
General Procedure  
Ablation
Surgical devices designed to vaporize tissues. In this case, these devices are mostly used for ablating the lining of the uterus to mitigate menorrhagia.

Buyer Products:

  • BEI Medical Systems Hydro ThermAblator
 
Region Specific  
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyoma, Uterus)  
Embolization Material
Devices that treat uterine fibroids by blocking blood vessels leading to the tumors.

Buyer Products:

  • Contour SE Embolic Agent
 
Oncology  
Surgical  
Biopsy  
General Procedure  
Instruments  
Manual  
Automated  
Needles
Needles used obtain tissue biopsies.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Notched Aspiration Series
  • Medi-tech ASAP Detachable/PinPoint
  • Medi-tech ASAP
  • Medi-tech Crown Series
  • Medi-tech Surecut
  • Medi-tech Surecut Series
  • Medi-tech Chiba Series
 
Systems
Systems used to perform manual biopsy, including both disposable and reusable systems. .

Buyer Products:

  • ASAP Detachable Biopsy System
  • ASAP Stacker Multi-Sample Biopsy System
  • ASAP Automated Biopsy System
 
Region Specific  
Prostate
Instruments used to obtain biopsy sample from the prostate area.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Single Puncture Prostatic Biopsy Needle
 
Pulmonary
Biopsy needles designed specifically for the lungs and other respiratory organs.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Co-Axial Lung Biopsy Set
 
Electrosurgical  
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation  
Electrodes/Probes
Attachments or handpieces used to cut tissue or stop bleeding.

Buyer Products:

  • Radiotherapeutics LeVeen Needle Electrodes
  • Radiotherapeutics CoAccess Electrode System
  • EP Technologies Cobra Surgical Probes
 
Systems
Electrosurgical systems that utilize radiofrequency energy to perform surgical procedures.

Buyer Products:

  • Radiotherapeutics RF 2000/3000
 
Ophthalmology  
Surgical  
Procedure/Region Specific  
Cataract  
Viscoelastics
Material that can be applied to decrease resistance between two parts of the eye and promote healing and repair of damaged eye tissue.

Target Products:

  • Hylenex (Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase)
 
Orthopedics  
Surgical  
Procedure Specific  
Bone Loss Reconstruction  
General  
Bone Fillers
Devices used to fill the formed bone cavity with hardening material.

Target Products:

  • Tricos T Bone Void Filler
 
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery  
Surgical  
Procedure/Region Specific  
Skin Grafts  
Artificial Skin  
Acellular
Skin grafts that are do not consist of living human cells.

Buyer Products:

  • Alloderm
  • Cymetra
  • Microvasive Repliform
 
Radiology  
Accessories
Medical devices used to assist in the performance of imaging procedures.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Access Needles
 
Ultrasound  
Systems  
Intraluminal
A system desgined to perform ultrasound imaging of blood vessels from inside the vessel.

Buyer Products:

  • Boston Scientific ClearView Ultra
  • Microvasive Sonicath Endoluminal Ultrasound Catheter
  • Boston Scientific Galaxy
 
Respiratory  
Treatment  
Assisted Breathing  
Intubation  
Breathing Circuits
Instrument used to measure respiratory parameters such as pressure.

Target Products:

  • Baxter Isoflex Series Breathing Circuits
  • Thick Cuff Adult Series
  • Baxter Pediatric Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Latex-Free Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Standard Adult Breathing Circuits
  • Baxter Pediatric Isoflex Series Breathing Circuit
 
Transfusion Medicine  
Blood Collection  
Accessories  
Collection/Storage
Devices, usually polymer plastic bags used for collection and subsequent storage of blood and blood components. Specific additives may or may not be incorporated to prevent the collected blood from clotting.

Target Products:

  • Cryocyte Freezing Containers
  • Fenwal Blood-Pack Series
  • Fenwal Double Blood-Pack Series
 
Apheresis Systems  
Plasma
Systems which separate and collect the plasma component of human blood while returning other blood components to the donor.

Target Products:

  • Fenwal Amicus
  • Fenwal Autopheresis-C
  • Fenwal CS-3000 Plus
 
Platelets
Systems which separate and collect the platelet cell component of human blood while returning other blood components to the donor.

Target Products:

  • Fenwal Amicus
 
Red Blood Cells
Systems which separate and collect the red cell component of human blood while returning other blood components to the donor.

Target Products:

  • Alyx Blood Collection System
  • Fenwal CS-3000 Plus
 
Blood Washers
Instruments used to wash blood cells in preparation for usage; they are often used to prepare frozen red blood cells for transfusion.

Target Products:

  • Cytomate Cell Processing System
 
Filtration Systems
Medical devices used to filter leukocytes from blood during the transfusion process.

Target Products:

  • Sepacell Leukocyte Reduction Filters
  • Sepacell RZ-2000
 
Viral Inactivation  
Plasma
Medical devices and technology which destroy infectious agents such as viruses in donor plasma without damaging the integrity of the plasma proteins.

Target Products:

  • Helinx Intercept Plasma System
 
Platelets
Medical devices and technology which destroy infectious agents such as viruses in blood products (platelets) without damaging the integrity of the donor platelet cells.

Target Products:

  • Helinx Intercept Platelet System
 
Red Blood Cells
Medical devices and technology which destroy infectious agents such as viruses in donor blood without damaging the integrity of the donor red blood cells.

Target Products:

  • Helinx Intercept Red Blood Cell System
 
Urology
Surgical
General Procedure
Minimally Invasive/Cystoscopy
Accessories  
Bladder Evacuators
Medical devices used for the emptying of the bladder prior to cystoscopic procedures

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Urovac
 
Guidewires
Guidewire used to lead the cystoscope through the urethra and into the bladder

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive PTFE Coated Series
  • Microvasive Zebra Series
  • Microvasive Torque Vise
  • Microvasive Stainless Steel Series
  • Microvasive UroLok II Adaptor
  • Microvasive Sensor
  • Microvasive Mardis II Single Puncture Introducer Set
  • Microvasive Glidewire
 
Sheaths/Sleeves
Sleeves or sheaths through which endoscopic instruments or dilators can be inserted.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Uretero-Renoscope Procedure Sheath
  • Microvasive 8/10 Dilator Sheath Set
  • Microvasive Amplatz Type Renal Sheath Set
  • Microvasive Banana Peel Sheaths
 
Dilation  
Balloon Catheters  
Nephrostomy
Balloon catheters inserted into the kidney pelvis to provide drainage, diagnose obstruction, and remove renal build-up

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive NephroMax High Pressure Nephrostomy
  • Microvasive Olbert NoProfile Percutaneous Series
 
Ureteral
Balloon catheters used to dilate the ureter

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Tandem Thin-Shaft Transureteroscopic Series
  • Microvasive Passport Balloon On A Wire Ureteral
  • Microvasive Olbert NoProfile Ureteral and Transureteroscopic Balloon Dilatation
  • Microvasive Carson Zero Tip Ureteral Balloon Dilatation
  • Microvasive Trilogy Low Profile Series
  • Microvasive UroMax Ultra High Pressure
  • Microvasive UroMax II Plus High Pressure Series
 
Urethral
Balloon catheters used to dilate the urethra

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Olbert NoProfile Series
  • Microvasive Coude Tip Series
  • Microvasive UrethraMax High Pressure Series
 
Inflation Instruments
Medical instruments used to inflate the balloon catheters inserted into the urinary orifices

Buyer Products:

  • LaVeen Inflators with Pressure Gauge
  • Inflation Handles
 
Manual  
Kidney
Surgical instruments that do not require electrical power that are used to open a passage in the kidney.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Amplatz Type Graduated Renal Dilator Set
 
Ureteral
Surgical instruments used to manually dilate the ureter

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Nottingham One-Step Tapered Series
  • Microvasive Flexima Ureteral Catheters
  • Microvasive Ureteral Dilatation Set with Hydro Plus(TM)
 
Stents  
Ureteral
Stents inserted into the ureter to prevent blockage and maintain an opening

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Fader Tip Series
  • Microvasive Mardis Series
  • Microvasive Contour/Contour Injection Soft Percuflex Stent
  • Microvasive Urinary Diversion Soft Series
  • Microvasive Percuflex Urinary Diversion Series
  • Microvasive Speed Lok Soft Series
  • Microvasive Contour VL Percuflex Stent
  • Microvasive Stretch VL Variable Length Flexima Series
  • Microvasive Stamey Open Tip Series
  • Microvasive Percutaneous Combination Stent/Nephrostomy
  • Microvasive Percuflex Tail Plus Tapered Ureteral Stent
  • Microvasive Contour Close Soft Percuflex Closed End Stent
 
Instruments  
Cystoscopic  
Electrical  
Electrosurgical  
Monopolar Attachments
Electrosurgical equipment which utilize the monopolar technology, in which the electric current flows between the instrument's electrode to the dispersive grounding pad.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Barracuda Flexible
  • Microvasive Tiger Shark Rigid Series
  • Mivrovasive Cutting Loops Series
  • Microvasive UnoSnare Cystoscopic Tumor Snares
  • Microvasive Electrodes Series
 
Manual Instruments
Non-electrically powered instruments used to perform surgery of the urinary tract, such as biopsy forceps, cytology brushes, clamps, scissors, stent removers, urethrotomes and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Cystoscopic Electrosurgical Instruments
  • 3 French Metal Cytology Brush
 
Lasers  
Laser Systems
Surgical lasers designed for use during surgical procedures of the urinary system

Buyer Products:

  • ESC Medical/Microvasive Sharplan 25W Holmium Laser System
 
Resectoscopic  
Electrical  
Electrosurgical  
Monopolar Attachments
Electrosurgical equipment in which the electric current flows between the instrument's electrode to the dispersive grounding pad.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Electrodes Series
  • Microvasive Titanium Wedge Electrosurgical Resection
  • Microvasive Cutting Loops Series
 
Irrigation Pumps/Systems
Surgical instruments that pump fluids to irrigate/moisten the surface of the urinary organs

Target Products:

  • Irrigation Set Series
 
Ureteral Catheters
Catheters designed for the interventional treatment of the ureters.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Cone Tip Open End Series
  • Microvasive Axxcess
  • Microvasive Angled Tip Series
  • Microvasive Dual Lumen Series
  • Microvasive Ureteral/Ureteral Pigtail Catheters
  • Microvasive Flexible Tip Open End Series
  • Microvasive Imager Torque Catheters
  • Microvasive Open End Ureteral Catheter
  • Microvasive Stamey Open Tip Ureteral Catheter
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Incontinence  
Female  
Bladder Neck Suspension  
Distention Systems
Surgical instruments used to expand the bladder with fluids, including water, to improve urinary bladder control in female incontinence patients .

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Preperitoneal Distention Balloon (PDB) Series
 
Tacking Systems
Complete set of instruments used to anchor something in place.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Origin Polypropelene Mesh
  • Guidant Origin Tacker Fixation Device
  • Guidant Origin Stat Tack Multi-fire Fixation Device
  • Microvasive Repliform
  • Microvasive Precision Tack/Twist Transvaginal Anchor System
  • Microvasive Bone Anchor System III
  • Microvasive Vesica Percutaneous Stabilization Kit
 
Urethral Sling
Devices designed to inhibit urine flow out of the bladder.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Vesica Sling Kit
  • Microvasive Repliform
 
Unisex  
Tissue Bulking Agents
Materials that cause tissue bulking as a means to provide anatomic support in disease conditions where this support is missing.

Buyer Products:

  • Durasphere EXP
 
Percutaneous  
Nephrostomy  
Drainage Instruments
Instruments used to remove waste fluid from the kidney, such as catheters, malecots, pezzers, nephrostomy tubes and other similar items.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Malecot Catheter Series
  • Microvasive Percutaneous Combination Stent/Nephrostomy
  • Microvasive Percuflex Locking Loop Series
  • Microvasive Percuflex APD Series
  • Microvasive Flexima APD Series
  • Medi-tech VTC Nephrostomy Series
  • Microvasive Percuflex Amplatz Anchor Series
  • Microvasive Re-Entry Malecot Nephrostomy
  • Microvasive Percutaneous Nephrostomy Catheters with Locking Loop
  • Microvasive Percutaneous Nephrostomy Replacement Sets
  • Microvasive Percutaneous Nephrostomy Sets-Pigtail/Set-Malecot
 
Suprapubic Drainage Systems/Trays
Complete set of instruments used to drain the suprapubic area through the outer skin.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Fader Tip Suprapubic Catheter
  • Microvasive Percutaneous Pediatric Suprapubic Catheter
 
Prostate  
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)  
Instruments  
Electrical  
Electrosurgical  
Monopolar Attachments
An electrosurgical instrument that uses electrical current as the cutting or coagulation force by way of one electrode passing electricity into the body and it leaving via a grounding pad.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Titanium Wedge Electrosurgical Resection
  • Microvasive Wedge Electrosurgical Resection Devices
 
Thermotherapy  
Microwave
Medical systems used for the generation, delivery, and management of microwaves for the treatment of BPH.

Buyer Products:

  • Urologix Targis Targeted Transurethral Ablation
 
Prostate Cancer  
Instruments  
Manual  
Biopsy Systems
Complete set of instruments used to perform prostate biopsies.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Single Puncture Prostatic Biopsy Needle
  • ASAP Stacker Automated Multi-Sample Biopsy System
 
Urinary Stone Management  
Lithotripsy  
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
Surgical instruments used for lithotripsic procedures in which the kidney stones are destroyed from outside of the body using ultrasound.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Lithoclast FlexProbe
  • Microvasive Swiss Lithoclast Master System
  • Microvasive Swiss Lithoclast Pneumatic Lithotripter
 
Intracorporeal  
Electrohydraulic Systems
Surgical instruments used for lithotripsic procedures in which the kidney stones are destroyed inside of the body using a high powered water jet.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Swiss Lithoclast Pneumatic Lithotripter
  • Microvasive Swiss Lithoclast Master System
  • Microvasive Lithoclast FlexProbe
 
Laser Systems
Complete set of instruments used to perform laser lithotripsy.

Buyer Products:

  • ESC Medical/Microvasive Sharplan 25W Holmium Laser System
 
Retrieval Instruments
Instruments used to manually retrieve kidney stones or pieces of broken up stones, such retrieval baskets, forceps and loops.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Leslie Parachute
  • Microvasive Over Guidewire Segura
  • Microvasive Hemisphere Stone Retrieval Basket
  • Microvasive Gemini Paired Wire Helical Series
  • Microvasive Deflecting/Rotating Segura
  • Microvasive Bagley Helical Series
  • Microvasive Pursuer Helical Series
  • Microvasive ZeroTip
  • Microvasive Segura
  • Microvasive Graspit Nitinol Stone Retrieval Forceps
  • Microvasive Oval/Right Angle Series
  • Microvasive Tricep Hooked-Prong Grasping Forcep
  • Microvasive Laser Grasper
  • Microvasive Grasping Forcep Series
  • Microvasive Six Wire Spiral Tip Segura
  • Microvasive Segura-Dretler Laser Series
 
Urinary Tract Occlusion Catheters
Catheter used to block the urinary tract.

Buyer Products:

  • Microvasive Urinary Tract Occlusion Balloon Catheters
  • Microvasive Occluder Occlusion Balloon Catheters
 
Treatment
Renal
Hemodialysis
Components
Access Graft Thrombolysis
Device used to plug up the hole in the access vein used for hemodialysis.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Mewissen Infusion Catheter Series
  • Oasis Thrombectomy System
 
Access Grafts
Pieces of material or tissue used to cover up holes made in the body for hemodialysis access.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Thoratec Vectra VAG System
 
Catheters  
Central Venous Access (CVA)
Catheter that gains access to a major vein.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Vaxcel Chronic Dialysis
 
Concentrates
Chemicals used in hemodialysis.

Target Products:

  • Althin Biopharm
 
Dialysate Parameter Monitors
Medical products used to monitor parameters such as fluid pressure, concentration, pH etc. during dialysis procedures.

Target Products:

  • Althin Biopharm Hemavision
 
Filtration  
Dialyzers
The instrument or medium used to effect chemical dialysis which allows for the diffusion of waste products and excess water into a dialysate solution.

Target Products:

  • Althin Altrex
  • Accura
  • Althin MCA
  • Althin Altra Flux
  • Althin Altra Nova
 
Hemofilters
Filters used to separate the blood from the waste components during dialysis through a convection process by creating negative pressure to draw out solute particles without using a dialysate solution.

Target Products:

  • Renalflo II
 
Systems
A complete set of devices that act as a kidney to remove waste from the circulatory system.

Target Products:

  • Althin AltraTouch 1000
  • Arena
  • BM25
  • Althin TINA System 1000 Series
  • Althin System 1000 with 750 RO Unit
  • Althin System 1000
 
Peritoneal Dialysis  
Components  
Solutions
Chemical agents used in peritoneal dialysis.

Target Products:

  • Dianeal Series
  • Extraneal (Icodextrin)
 
Systems  
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
Complete set of instruments and devices that cycle solution to and from the patient's peritoneum during sleep.

Target Products:

  • HomeChoice Pediatric Automated
  • HomeChoice Automated
  • HomeChoice PRO(TM) with PD Link(TM)
  • QUANTUM PD System
 
Continuous Ambulatory (CAPD)
Complete set of instruments and devices that perform peritoneal dialysis that can be moved around with the patient.

Target Products:

  • UltraBag System
 
Vascular
Diagnostic  
Imaging  
X-Ray  
Angiography  
Accessories
Various instruments used to assist in angiography procedures, including transducers, catheters, control syringes, waste systems, contrast management systems, fluid administration sets, and other related items.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Glidecath Series
  • Medi-tech NightHawk Series
 
Surgical
General Procedure
Accessories
Guidewires
Surgical instruments used to lead other medical devices such as catheters into specific areas of the blood vessels

Buyer Products:

  • Starter Series
  • Transend Steerable Series
  • FilterWire EZ/EX
  • Medi-tech Meier Series
  • Boston Scientific Magic Torque
  • Medi-tech Glidewire Series
  • Medi-tech Taper Steerable Series
  • Medi-tech Stubbie-16 Steerable Series
  • Medi-tech Dasher Steerable Series
  • Medi-tech Seeker Steerable
  • Boston Scientific Platinum PLUS Series
  • Medi-tech V-18 ControlWire Series
  • Boston Scientific Amplatz Super Stiff Series
 
Introducer Needles
Devices which provide access to the vascular system for introduction of introducers.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Angiographic Entry Series
  • Microvasive Access Needles
 
Introducers
Devices used to provide percutaneous introduction of catheters, interventional devices, and temporary pacing leads into the vasculature.

Buyer Products:

  • Super Sheath Introducer Sheath
 
Vessel Closure
Devices used to close and repair vascular structures, including both complete systems and associated clamps, felts and pledgets.

Target Products:

  • Fusion Medical FloSeal FAST
 
Vessel Dilators
Surgical accessories used to widen blood vessels during vascular surgeries

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Dilator Series
 
Grafts  
Access/Peripheral  
Polyester/Textile
Grafts made of polyester or textile type material.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Hemashield Gold Series
  • Medi-tech Hemashield Vantage
 
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Surgical grafts made from polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE), a plastic derivative .

Buyer Products:

  • Hemashield Vantage Series
  • Exxcel Series
 
Patches  
Polyester/Textile
Surgical patches produced from fabric-based material (polyester/textile) .

Buyer Products:

  • Hemashield Series
  • Hemashield Finesse Series
 
Occlusion  
Catheters
Surgical catheters used to block/stop the flow of blood during vascular procedures

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Standard Occlusion Balloon Series
  • Medi-tech Berenstein Occlusion Balloon Series
  • Medi-tech Large Occlusion Balloon Series
  • Target Sentry Occlusion Balloon
 
Coils
Surgical coils used to block/stop the flow of blood during vascular procedures

Buyer Products:

  • Vortx-18 Diamond Shaped Series
  • Vortx-35 Series
 
Vessel Harvesting  
Systems
Medical instruments necessary for vessel harvesting procedures sold as a complete system.

Buyer Products:

  • Guidant Vasoview 6 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System
  • Guidant Vasoview 7/VasoviewHemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System
  • Guidant Vasoview 5 Endoscopic
 
Procedure/Region Specific  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Graft Systems
Grafts that are surgically sewn on to the site of aneurysm to prevent further ballooning

Buyer Products:

  • Vanguard III Endovascular Aortic Graft
 
Atherectomy  
Rotational Systems
Medical catheters and systems used for atherectomies performed with a rotational blade.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Rotablator Peripheral Series
  • Medi-tech Rotablator Console
 
Patency  
Intravascular Filters
Intravascular filters placed in the vena cava (veins that deliver deoxygenated blood from the periphery to the atrium of the heart)

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Titanium Greenfield Series
  • Medi-tech Over-the-Wire Greenfield Series
 
Thrombolytic/Embolytic Catheters
Intravascular catheters used to break up plaque build-up and obstructions in blood vessels; thrombus and embolus are composed primarily of platelets/fibrin and platelets/leukocytes combinations respectively.

Buyer Products:

  • Target FasTRACKER Infusion
  • Target Tracker Series
  • Renegade Fiber Braided Microcatheter
  • Oasis Thrombectomy System
  • Medi-tech Pulmonary Embolectomy Series
  • Medi-tech Glidecath Series
  • TurboTracker 18
  • Medi-tech Mewissen Infusion Catheter Series
  • Rubicon Embolic Filter
 
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)  
Catheters  
Balloon
Catheters equipped with an expanding balloon at the tip

Buyer Products:

  • Sterling Monorail/OTW Balloon Dilatation Catheter
  • New Blue Max Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • Peripheral Cutting Balloon
  • Boston Scientific Gazelle .018 Monorail
  • Boston Scientific Talon
  • Boston Scientific Synergy
  • SC 35 Balloon Dilatation Catheter
  • Megabello Transluminal Angioplasty Catheter
  • Talon Balloon Dilatation Catheter
  • Olbert Large Diameter Low Profile Balloon Dilatation
  • SMASH PTA Balloon Catheters
  • MS Classique Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • Marshal Balloon Dilatation
  • Boston Scientific Blue Max 20 Balloon Dilatation
  • Courier Series
  • Boston Scientific Symmetry
  • XXL Balloon Dilatation
  • PE-MT Series
  • Maverick Series
  • Olbert NoProfile Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • Large Vessel Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • TEGwire/TEGwire ST Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • FasSTEALTH Series
  • Boston Scientific Ultra-thin Balloon/Ultra-thin Diamond Balloon Dilatation
  • Boston Scientific Ultra-thin ST Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • Viper Small Vessel Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • Boston Scientific Blue Max Balloon Dilatation Catheters
  • PolarCath Peripheral Balloon Catheter System
 
Guiding
Catheters used to guide the balloon catheter in place.

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Triguide Series
  • Medi-tech Cyber BigMax Series
  • Medi-tech Cyber MightyMax Series
  • Medi-tech Cyber MicroMax Series
 
Inflation Instruments
Medical devices used to inflate the balloon catheters for percutaneous transluminial angioplastic procedures

Buyer Products:

  • Medi-tech Encore 26
  • LaVeen Inflator Series
 
Restenosis Prevention  
Stents Systems  
Biliary Tract
Stent inserted into the biliary tract in the liver to prevent future obstruction.

Buyer Products:

  • Boston Scientific NIR
  • Symphony Nitinol Stent System
  • Microvasive Ultraflex Diamond
  • Sentinol Self-Expanding Nitinol Biliary Stent System
  • Microvasive Flexima Biliary Stent System
  • Microvasive RX Plastic Biliary Stents
  • Boston Scientific Express Biliary LD Stent System
  • Microvasive Rapid Exchange Biliary System
 
Peripheral
Stents designed to be placed in peripheral blood vessels.

Buyer Products:

  • EndoTex NexStent Carotid Stent
  • Microvasive WALLSTENT Endoprosthesis Series
  • FilterWire EZ Embolic Protection System
  • Wingspan Stent System
 
Nutritional Health  
Dietary/Naturopathic Supplements  
General Health
Products consisting of dietary/naturopathic supplements that are intended to support general health.

Target Products:

  • Baxter Inernational Inc.
 
Outsourced Services  
Development/Manufacturing Services  
Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO)  
Pharmaceuticals  
Final Dosage Forms
Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) that produce large quantities of drug products in final dosage forms ready to be sold to end users.

Target Products:

  • Baxter Bioscience
 

- Focused. Denotes that the company is considered focused in this area. In general, Focused Companies draw the majority of their earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Pure-Plays. Denotes that the company is focused in the selected sector and generates nearly all earnings in the sector/product area specified.

- Sector Participation. Denotes that the company develops products in this line of business.

Relationship Details

Key Competitors

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) n/a 994.652 n/a 17.77 5.38 3.22 -2.49
ICU Medical, Incorporated n/a 603.306 26.82 26.25 3.37 3.13 3.20
Specialized Health Products Internat. n/a 17.425 n/a n/a 2.37 n/a 56.94
Buyer
  Johnson & Johnson n/a 177,424.679 16.54 16.27 3.50 3.36 6.29
Abbott Laboratories n/a 66,558.366 19.79 17.37 3.01 2.93 14.70
Target
  Wyeth n/a 59,773.596 16.10 14.22 3.14 2.97 6.67
Bayer AG (ADR) n/a 33,529.995 17.21 14.62 0.94 1.02 6.09
Cardinal Health, Inc. n/a 26,869.213 28.98 20.53 0.34 0.33 7.14
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. (ADR) n/a 11,220.632 24.54 20.40 1.62 1.33 -3.69
Hospira, Inc. n/a 6,707.739 27.86 20.43 2.55 2.43 6.04
Rexam PLC (ADR) n/a 5,425.422 13.41 13.30 0.95 0.81 -6.06
Abraxis BioScience, Inc. n/a 3,785.220 42.29 27.73 6.99 5.37 8.26
Pall Corporation n/a 3,495.332 27.59 21.06 1.80 1.77 3.71
Rhodia (ADR) n/a 2,341.667 n/a n/a 0.34 0.33 -1.64
PDL BioPharma Inc. n/a 2,107.339 n/a -600.00 6.36 4.92 23.63
Haemonetics Corporation n/a 1,250.867 17.96 23.70 2.98 2.64 3.13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a 1,139.266 n/a -10.13 638.22 711.81 26.33
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) n/a 994.652 n/a 17.77 5.38 3.22 -2.49
The Medicines Company n/a 979.636 n/a 93.95 6.93 4.61 6.07
Crucell N.V. (ADR) n/a 861.136 n/a -24.42 18.28 5.25 5.09
ICU Medical, Incorporated n/a 603.306 26.82 26.25 3.37 3.13 3.20
Omnicell, Inc. n/a 375.468 74.62 60.35 2.96 2.60 6.82
Acambis plc (ADR) n/a 330.772 n/a -6.27 4.30 5.06 2.50
Akorn, Inc. n/a 296.803 n/a n/a 4.64 4.48 4.91
Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a 277.946 n/a -7.51 353.55 653.44 3.47

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Dependent Suppliers

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  HEI, Inc. n/a 20.855 n/a n/a 0.38 n/a 1.71
Buyer
  NitroMed, Inc. 26.30% 177.078 n/a -1.95 22.23 7.32 2.62
LifeCell Corporation 8.00% 1,035.991 74.46 57.28 9.85 7.47 10.15
FileNET Corporation n/a 1,134.722 28.37 32.08 2.63 2.48 2.73
SurModics, Inc. n/a 675.790 36.48 27.04 10.12 9.55 5.33
Target
  CFC International, Inc. 7.70% 74.671 28.05 17.31 0.83 n/a 2.19
Cisco Systems, Inc. n/a 119,223.337 21.59 20.96 4.40 4.29 9.12
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) n/a 23,784.110 n/a 16.38 4.23 2.80 -37.90
Computer Sciences Corporation n/a 9,125.347 14.29 15.48 0.62 0.70 3.22
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) n/a 994.652 n/a 17.77 5.38 3.22 -2.49
Ariba, Inc. n/a 613.790 n/a 20.27 2.01 2.06 -33.34
webMethods, Inc. n/a 536.305 33.32 49.89 2.57 2.26 3.53
Capital Lease Funding, Inc. n/a 378.594 94.89 11.88 4.23 2.86 1.42
SkyePharma PLC (ADR) n/a 361.671 n/a n/a 2.98 n/a -3.27
Cerus Corporation n/a 197.907 n/a -8.23 7.93 7.53 2.53
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 166.721 n/a -12.85 835.65 152.59 10.24
Dyax Corp. n/a 128.115 n/a -3.22 6.81 8.03 2.14
ZEVEX International, Inc n/a 87.891 25.12 n/a 2.52 n/a 7.01
Interlink Electronics n/a 43.327 n/a n/a 1.12 n/a 1.31
XATA Corporation n/a 40.430 n/a -15.94 1.60 1.34 8.09
MTM Technologies, Inc. n/a 36.386 n/a n/a 0.18 n/a 14.36
Attunity Ltd. n/a 26.234 n/a n/a 1.71 n/a 2.77
HEI, Inc. n/a 20.855 n/a n/a 0.38 n/a 1.71
Cangene Corporation n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Gambro AB n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Key Customers

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Buyer
  Corautus Genetics Inc. n/a 13.214 n/a n/a 159.68 n/a 2.50
Cardima, Inc. n/a 8.847 n/a n/a 5.24 n/a -1.23
Target
  Cardinal Health, Inc. n/a 26,869.213 28.98 20.53 0.34 0.33 7.14
Medco Health Solutions Inc. n/a 17,279.113 32.47 21.86 0.44 0.40 -133.95
MedImmune, Inc. n/a 6,741.231 n/a 159.53 5.47 5.17 4.85
Amylin Pharmaceuticals n/a 6,098.873 n/a -25.18 27.91 13.68 218.54
DaVita Inc. n/a 5,133.811 22.20 20.25 1.73 1.05 -1.79
MGi Pharma, Inc. n/a 1,679.296 n/a 219.90 5.71 4.65 -75.07
United Therapeutics Corporation n/a 1,361.643 22.83 72.63 10.82 9.39 4.96
Acambis plc (ADR) n/a 330.772 n/a -6.27 4.30 5.06 2.50
Cerus Corporation n/a 197.907 n/a -8.23 7.93 7.53 2.53
Allos Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 193.830 n/a -5.83 n/a 9.32 4.15
Neurobiological Tech. n/a 82.124 n/a -4.68 8.99 5.45 -12.14
Praecis Pharmaceuticals n/a 32.271 n/a n/a 4.68 n/a 0.72
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a n/a n/a -2.52 n/a n/a n/a
National Health Service (United Kingdom) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

- Defined by the Company - Defined by Others

Key Partners

  Name Dir Percent Market Cap. P/E Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/E P/R Ratio (TTM) Fwd P/Rev Price To Tang. Book Value
Overlap
  Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) n/a 994.652 n/a 17.77 5.38 3.22 -2.49
Corautus Genetics Inc. n/a 13.214 n/a n/a 159.68 n/a 2.50
Buyer
  Elbit Systems Ltd. (ADR) n/a 1,101.586 32.09 15.75 0.94 0.77 3.48
LifeCell Corporation n/a 1,035.991 74.46 57.28 9.85 7.47 10.15
Target
  Cardinal Health, Inc. n/a 26,869.213 28.98 20.53 0.34 0.33 7.14
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) n/a 23,784.110 n/a 16.38 4.23 2.80 -37.90
Medco Health Solutions Inc. n/a 17,279.113 32.47 21.86 0.44 0.40 -133.95
MedImmune, Inc. n/a 6,741.231 n/a 159.53 5.47 5.17 4.85
Amylin Pharmaceuticals n/a 6,098.873 n/a -25.18 27.91 13.68 218.54
DaVita Inc. n/a 5,133.811 22.20 20.25 1.73 1.05 -1.79
MGi Pharma, Inc. n/a 1,679.296 n/a 219.90 5.71 4.65 -75.07
Nektar Therapeutics n/a 1,641.719 n/a -12.59 12.95 9.09 7.59
United Therapeutics Corporation n/a 1,361.643 22.83 72.63 10.82 9.39 4.96
Haemonetics Corporation n/a 1,250.867 17.96 23.70 2.98 2.64 3.13
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA) n/a 994.652 n/a 17.77 5.38 3.22 -2.49
The Medicines Company n/a 979.636 n/a 93.95 6.93 4.61 6.07
InterMune, Inc. n/a 554.834 n/a -9.51 5.21 5.43 17.29
SkyePharma PLC (ADR) n/a 361.671 n/a n/a 2.98 n/a -3.27
Acambis plc (ADR) n/a 330.772 n/a -6.27 4.30 5.06 2.50
Cerus Corporation n/a 197.907 n/a -8.23 7.93 7.53 2.53
Allos Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 193.830 n/a -5.83 n/a 9.32 4.15
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 166.721 n/a -12.85 835.65 152.59 10.24
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. n/a 130.506 n/a -2.18 188.93 100.14 1.66
Dyax Corp. n/a 128.115 n/a -3.22 6.81 8.03 2.14
Critical Therapeutics, Inc. n/a 123.255 n/a -2.24 17.27 7.20 2.16

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Financials

  Buyer Target Combined Entity
Income Statement
Operating Items
Revenue 6,288.0 9,875.0 16,163.0
Other Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Revenue 6,288.0 9,875.0 16,163.0
Cost of Revenue 1,416.0 5,621.0 7,037.0
SG&A Expense 1,853.0 2,074.0 3,927.0
Depreciation & Amortization 159.0 0.0 159.0
Research & Development 707.0 538.0 1,245.0
Interest Expense 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other Operating Expense 218.0 0.0 218.0
Unusual Expense (Income) 983.0 -32.0 951.0
Total Expenses 5,336.0 8,201.0 13,537.0
Operating Income 952.0 1,674.0 2,626.0
Non Operating Items
Interest Expense (Inc.), Net Non-Oprtng -104.0 -105.0 -209.0
Other, Net -20.0 -69.0 -89.0
Income Before Taxes 828.0 1,500.0 2,328.0
Income Taxes 226.0 484.0 710.0
Income After Taxes 602.0 1,016.0 1,618.0
Net Income - Excl. Xord. Items 602.0 1,016.0 1,618.0
Discontinued Operations 0.0 -4.0 -4.0
Net Income - Incl. Xord. Items 602.0 1,012.0 1,614.0
Income Avail. to Common 602.0 1,012.0 1,614.0
Share Items
Basic Avg. Shares Outstanding 821.3 641.0 1,462.3
Basic EPS - Excl. Xord. Items 0.73 1.62 1.11
Basic EPS - Incl. Xord. Items 0.73 1.61 1.10
Full Dilution Adjustment 0.0 0.0 0.0
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding 830.4 648.0 1,478.4
F.D. EPS - Excl. Xord. Items 0.72 1.60 1.09
F.D. EPS - Incl. Xord. Items 0.72 1.59 1.09
Dividends Per Common Share 0.00 0.58 0.58
Balance Sheet
Assets
Cash and Equivalents 1,083.0 881.0 1,964.0
Accounts Receivable 978.0 1,750.0 2,728.0
Inventory 407.0 2,006.0 2,413.0
Prepayments and Advances 217.0 0.0 217.0
Other Current Assets 188.0 594.0 782.0
Current Assets 2,873.0 5,231.0 8,104.0
PPE 1,907.0 7,886.0 9,793.0
Accum D&A -883.0 -3,764.0 -4,647.0
PPE, Net 1,024.0 4,122.0 5,146.0
Goodwill & Intangibles 3,741.0 2,050.0 5,791.0
Long Term Investments 550.0 0.0 550.0
Other Assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other LT Assets 921.0 1,377.0 2,298.0
Total Assets 9,109.0 12,780.0 21,889.0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable 0.0 0.0 0.0
Payable/Accrued 1,040.0 2,796.0 3,836.0
ST Debt 806.0 64.0 870.0
Curr Port of LTD & Cap Lease Oblg 0.0 65.0 65.0
Other (Current) Liabilities 189.0 0.0 189.0
Current Liab. 2,035.0 2,925.0 4,960.0
LT Debt 1,836.0 2,276.0 4,112.0
Total LT Debt 1,836.0 2,276.0 4,112.0
Deferred Taxes 259.0 0.0 259.0
Other LT Liab. 308.0 1,832.0 2,140.0
Total Liabilities 4,438.0 7,033.0 11,471.0
Shareholders Equity
Common Stock 8.0 683.0 691.0
Additional Paid in Capital 0.0 4,636.0 4,636.0
Retained Earnings 0.0 3,133.0 3,133.0
Treasure Stock -673.0 -1,234.0 -1,907.0
Other Equity 5,336.0 -1,471.0 3,865.0
Total Equity 4,671.0 5,747.0 10,418.0
Total Liab. & Equity 9,109.0 12,780.0 21,889.0
Shares Outstanding 821.8 657.1 1,478.9
Cash Flow
Operating Cash Flow
CF Net Income 0.0 1,014.0 1,014.0
CF Depreciation 0.0 572.0 572.0
CF Deferred Taxes 0.0 180.0 180.0
Other Non-Cash Items 0.0 165.0 165.0
Change in Working Capital 1,026.0 -348.0 678.0
Total Cash From Operating Activities 1,026.0 1,583.0 2,609.0
Investing Cash Flow (not calculated)
Capital Expenditures -442.0 -455.0 -897.0
Other Investing Cash Flows -1,034.0 39.0 -995.0
Total Cash From Investing Activities -1,476.0 -416.0 -1,892.0
Financing Cash Flow (not calculated)
Dividends Paid 0.0 -363.0 -363.0
Purchase Or Sale of Stock -408.0 1,245.0 837.0
Purchase and Retirement of Debt 1,625.0 -2,220.0 -595.0
Other Financing Cash Flow -1.0 0.0 -1.0
Total Cash From Financing Activities 708.0 -1,338.0 -630.0
Exchange Rate Effects -2.0 -54.0 -56.0
Net Change in Cash 256.0 -225.0 31.0
Cash Taxes Paid 350.0 176.0 526.0
Cash Interest Paid 87.0 159.0 246.0