Welcome to the SLS Virtual Exhibit Hall, a directory with links to exhibitors and resources for the MIS community.
As the gateway for free access to SLS’ publications, the SLS websites are invaluable resources to the Society’s members as well as the minimally invasive surgery community at large. The Virtual Exhibit Hall is where physicians and professionals can connect with manufacturers as they search for the most advanced surgical instruments, and best of all it is always open!
3-D Med
Booth #410
3-Dmed makes complete, portable trainer systems with camera, monitor and surgical work area affording practice of real time procedures. As the leader, 3-Dmed continues to dedicate its design expertise to developing new training tools for surgeons to improve patient care.
Contact: Jeff Worsinger or Bob Aumann
Email: support@3d-med.com
Tel: (937) 746-2901
Fax: (937) 746-5071
255 Industrial Dr.
Franklin, OH 45005
Internet: www.3-dmed.com
Aesculap, Inc.
Booth #311
Aesculap, Inc., in Center Valley, PA is a member of the B. Braun family of healthcare companies. With its world headquarters in Tuttlingen, Germany, Aesculap is the world’s largest surgical instrument manufacturer, designing and manufacturing instruments for minimally-invasive procedures as well as other surgical areas including general surgery and neurosurgery. Since 1987, the company has been synonymous with quality throughout the world. Today, modern technology blends with Aesculap Old World tradition to provide healthcare professionals with the widest array of surgical instrumentation available from a single manufacturer. For more information contact Aesculap Customer Service at 1-800-282-9000 or visit us at www.aesculapusa.com.
Contact: Denise Cyr
Email: denise.cyr@aesculapus.com
Tel: (610) 797-9300
Fax: (610) 791-6886
3773 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley, PA 18034
Internet: www.aesculapus.com
Aloka Ultrasound
Booth #312
Aloka Ultrasound features surgical ultrasound systems that offer exceptional
image quality and unmatched clinical versatility. Our extensive array of
transducers allows for imaging during both open and laparoscopic surgical procedures. They also provide the superior resolution required for hepatic tissue, vessel evaluation and for ultrasound guidance of ablative procedures.
Contact: Jennifer Lanci
Email: jlanci@aloka.com
Tel: (203) 269-5088
Toll Free: (800) 872-5652
Fax: (203) 269-6075
10 Fairfield Boulevard
Wallingford, CT 06942
Internet: www.aloka.com
Aragon Surgical, Inc.
Booth #517
Aragon Surgical, Inc. is dedicated to helping surgical patients and their physicians by inventing, developing, and commercializing surgical products which reduce operative time and improve patient safety. Founded in 2005 and privately owned, Aragon Surgical works with numerous surgeons to identify areas where operative performance can be improved. Our surgical devices are designed to help gynecologic surgeons, general surgeons, and surgical specialists in the performance of both laparoscopic and open procedures.
Contact: Marsela Sanchez; Christina Cunningham
Email: msanchez@aragonsurgical.com; ccunningham@aragonsurgical.com
Tel: (650) 543-3118
Fax: (650) 813-1857
1810 Embarcadero Rd, Suite B
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Internet: www.aragonsurgical.com
B-K Medical Systems, Inc.
Booth #420
Through the years B-K Medical has produced many breakthroughs in diagnostic ultrasound, including numerous innovative products for surgical ultrasound examinations. Surgeons have different ultrasound needs and that is why B-K Medical developed the 2202 Pro Focus Ultrasound system. High-definition and user friendly design are trademarks of B-K Medical equipment.
Contact: Monica Russell
Email: mrussell@bkmedus.com
Tel: (800) 876-7226
Fax: (978) 988-1478
250 Andover Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
Internet: www.bkmed.com
Buffalo Filter
Booth #305
Buffalo Filter® is a medical device manufacturer with a primary focus on manufacturing and engineering products for the evacuation and filtration of hazardous smoke plume generated during laser/ electrosurgical procedures. Products include: surgical smoke evacuators, ULPA/ HEPA replacement filters.
Contact: Christine Berg
E-mail: christy.berg@buffalofilter.com
Tel: (800) 343-2324
International Tel: 1 (716) 835 7000 Ext. 250
595 Commerce Drive
Buffalo, NY 14228
Internet: www.buffalofilter.com
Cambridge Endo
Booth #520
Cambridge Endo revolutionizes least invasive surgery with laparoscopy’s first full-line of fully articulating handheld instrumentation. Autonomy™ Laparo-Angle™ Instruments map the motion of the surgeon’s hand, offering seven degrees of freedom to access difficult areas and for tip positioning and control.
Contact: Peter Jenkins
Email: pjenkins@tiac.net
Tel: (508) 405-0790
Fax: (508) 405-0134
119 Herbert Street, Suite 103
Farmingham, MA 01702
Internet: www.cambridgeendo.com
Civco Medical Solutions
Booth #507
For over 25 years, CIVCO has been at the forefront of clinical innovation in radiation therapy and ultrasound guidance. Leveraging our expertise in these areas, CIVCO has begun developing specialty products for laparoscopic surgery. Our first offering, the Laparostat™ instrument holder, is a 2007 SLS Innovation of the Year winner.
Contact: Lauren Sels
Email: lauren.sels@civco.com
Tel: (319) 656-4447
Fax: (319) 656-4451
102 First St. S.
Kalona, IA 52247
Internet: www.civco.com
CompView Medical
Booth #510
CompView Medical delivers MIS OR capabilities for procedure and training rooms. NuBOOM® Visualization and Equipment Management System upgrades a standard OR to a Digital OR in as little as two days, reducing downtime and capital costs while improving productivity and safety.
Contact: Kari Parkinson, Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Email: kparkinson@compview.com
Tel: (503) 601-5524
Toll Free: (800) 448-8439
Fax: (503) 601-5565
10035 SW Arctic Drive
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Internet: www.compview.com
CONMED Corporation
Booth #314, 413
CONMED® EndoSurgery is a world-wide provider of disposable, reposable and multi-use endomechanical products such as trocars, clip appliers, scissors, and surgical staplers used in laparoscopic surgical procedures. CONMED® is a medical technology company specializing in instruments and implants for Arthroscopic sports medicine and powered surgical instruments, such as drills and saws, for orthopedic, ENT and neurosurgery. The Company is also a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical devices, including RF electrosurgery systems used in all types of surgery, ECG electrodes for heart monitoring and laparoscopic endomechanical devices. Additionally, CONMED® develops and manufactures surgical video systems used in all types of endoscopic surgeries. Headquartered in Utica, New York, the Company’s 2,500 employees distribute its products worldwide from eight manufacturing locations.
Contact: Cheryl Lynch, Trade Show Coordinator
Email: cheryl_lynch@mail.conmed.com
Tel: (315) 624-3131
Fax: (315) 732-7991
525 French Road
Utica, NY 13502
Internet: www.conmed.com
Cook Medical
Booth #418
Cook Medical was one of the first companies to help popularize interventional medicine, pioneering many of the devices now commonly used worldwide to perform minimally invasive medical procedures. Today, the company integrates device design, biopharma, gene and cell therapy and biotech to enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes in the fields of aortic intervention; interventional cardiology; critical care medicine; gastroenterology; radiology, peripheral vascular, bone access and oncology; surgery and soft tissue repair; urology; and assisted reproductive technology, gynecology and high-risk obstetrics. Cook is a past winner of the prestigious Medical Device Manufacturer of the Year Award from Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry magazine. For more information, visit www.cookmedical.com.
Contact: Jennifer Moore, Meeting Coordinator
Email: jennifer.moore@cookmedical.com
Tel: (800) 457-4500
Fax: (800) 554-8335
750 Daniels Way, PO Box 489
Bloomington, IN 47402
Internet: www.cookmedical.com
Cooper Surgical
Booth #206
Contact: Kathy Marino
Email: kathy.marino@coopersurgical.com
Tel: (203) 601-5200 x7277
95 Corporate Drive
Thrumbull, CT 06611
Internet: www.coopersurgical.com
Covidien
Booth #112
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures a diverse range of industry-leading products in five segments including Surgical and Energy-based Devices. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more.
Contact: Jerry Minardi
Email: gerald.minardi@covidien.com
Tel: (203) 845-1928
Fax: (203) 845-1776
150 Glover Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Internet: www.covidien.com
Elsevier
Booth #120
Contact: Dave Zwiers
Email: d.zwiers@elsevier.com
Tel: (630) 420-0056
927 Leverenz Rd
Naperville, IL 60565
Ethicon Endo Surgery, Inc.
Booth #406
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. The company focuses on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, plastic surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, and surgical oncology.
Contact: Annie Kovaleski
Email: akovales@eesus.jnj.com
Tel: (800) 873-3636
Fax: (513) 337-1225
4545 Creek Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Internet: www.ethiconendo.com
General Surgery News
Booth #219
Contact: Nora Barboe
Email: nbarboe@McMahonmed.com
Tel: (212) 957-5300 x944
Fax: 212) 957-7230
545 W 45th Street, 8th floor
New York, NY 10036
Internet: www.generalsurgerynews.com
Genicon
Booth #118
GENICON is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery We offer a full array of innovative products including: access pots, single use and reusable instrumentation, suction-irrigation, laparoscopes, and medical video.
Contact: Lisa M. Roman, Product Marketing Manager, Minimally Invasive Surgical Products
Email: lroman@geniconendo.com
Tel: (800) 936-1020 Ext. 302
Fax: (407) 677-9773
6869 Stapoint Court #114
Winter Park, FL 32792
Internet: www.geniconendo.com
Haptica Inc.
Booth #212
Contact: Colette Pappin; Fiona Slevin
Email: info@haptica.com; fiona.slevin@haptica.com
Tel: (617) 342 7270
Fax: (617) 342 7080
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, MA 02110
Internet: www.haptica.com
Immersion Medical
Booth #205
Contact: Gail Vest; Stacy Nott
Email: gvest@immersion.com; sknott@immersion.com
Internet: www.immersionmedical.com
InnovaMed, Inc.
Booth# 321
Innovamed, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer and wholesaler of medical products. The company has developed a new innovative product called the Laprostop™. The Laprostop™ is designed to help reduce the incidence of deep trocars insertion injuries.
Contact: Ron Wolpa; Melanie Koellmann
Email: rwolpa@innovamed-us.com; mkoellmann@yahoo.com
Tel: (949) 681-3620
Fax: (949) 680-3700
9891 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Internet: www.innovamed-us.com
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Booth #307
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., an international leader in endoscopy products, offers solutions for conventional applications and office-based GYN procedures, including transvaginal endoscopy and Essure® tubal occlusion procedures. Additional products range from Clickline® and RoBi® Rotating Bipolar Instruments to RotocutTM G1 Morcellators.
Contact: Angelica Villalobos
Email: avillalobos@ksea.com
Tel: (310) 338-8100 Ext. 5323
Fax: (310) 410-5537
600 Corporate Pointe
Culver City, CA 90230
Internet: www.karlstorz.com
Lexion Medical
Booth #408
The Insuflow Laparoscopic Gas Conditioning Device maintains a balanced homeostatic environment within the peritoneal cavity by humidifying, warming and filtering traditional insufflation gas to physiologic condition: 95% relative humidity and 95 degrees F. A balanced operating environment.
Contact: Lynda Davis
Email: ldavis@lexionmedical.com
Tel: (651) 635-0000
Fax: 651) 636-1671
5000 Township Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55110
Internet: www.lexionmedical.com
MedNet Technologies, Inc.
Booth #217
Contact: Lisa Gonzalez
Email: lgonzalez@mednet-tech.com
Internet: www.mednet-tech.com
Medtronic, Inc.
Booth #122
Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology. U-Clip technology enables precise, rapid tissue approximation throughout the body, while eliminating knot-tying and suture management. The surgeon maintains precise control utilizing current instrumentation and suturing techniques, with the advantage of a full-sized, curved needle.
Contact: Linda Woolson, Sr. Convention Specialist
Email: linda.woolson@medtronic.com
Tel: (763) 514-0020
Fax: (763) 514-0050
8299 Central Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55432-2023
Internet: www.medtronic.com
Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI)
Booth #511
MMDI's focused objective is to identify, develop, manufacture and market unique medical devices that provide significant clinical benefits and market opportunities. The REBOUND HRD is the only self-expanding, Nitinol framed/surgical mesh device designed for both laparoscopic and open repair of inguinal and ventral hernias.
Contact: Steve Nuss
Email: snuss@2mdinc.com
Tel: (763) 354-7100
Fax: (763) 354-7101
14305 21st Avenue North, Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
Internet: www.2mdinc.com
New Wave Surgical
Booth #218
Contact: Sanay Heck
Email: heck@newwavesurgical.com
Internet: www.newwavesurgical.com
Olympus Surgical America
Booth #106
Olympus is a surgical technology leader committed to customer and patient health. With a focus on innovation and quality, Olympus is a total solutions provider offering a broad spectrum of products, services and resources that enable healthcare professionals to ensure maximum success, efficiency and patient outcomes.
Contact: Jayne O’Connor
Email: jayne.oconnor@olympus.com; kristen.walsh@olympus.com
Tel: (845) 848-5515
Fax: (845) 398-9106
One Corporate Drive
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Internet: www.olympus.com
Pall Medical
Booth #509
Contact: Carol Dellicicchi
Tel: (516) 801-9858
2200 Northern Blvd
East Hills, NY 11548
Internet: www.pall.com
Plasma Surgical
Booth #521, 519
Contact: Jim Buzzinotti
Email: tbeudert@plasmasurgical.com
Tel: (678) 578-4390
1009 Mansell Road Suite F
Roswell, GA 30076
Internet: www.plasmasurgical.com
Prosurgics, Inc.
Booth #316, 415
Contact: Colin Robertson
Email: crobertson@prosurgics.com; bperry@prosurgics.com
Tel: (877) 762-6811
10121 Miller Avenue, Suite 205
Cupertino, CA 95014
Internet: www.prosurgics.com
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments
Booth #309
Contact: Tracy Orlando; Melissa Waldroup
Email: torlando@richardwolfusa.com; maldroup@richardwolfusa.com
Internet: www.richardwolfusa.com
Simulab
Booth #505
Simulab is committed to providing medical simulators and trainers; device demonstration models; and implant replicas to the medical education community. Simulab has become a market leader, developing realistic and affordable simulators for a wide array of educational needs.
Contact: Jules Woodward, Marketing Assistant
Email: jwoodward@simulab.com
Tel: (206) 297-1260 x21
Toll Free: (866) 400-1260 x21
Fax:(253) 681-7667
1600 West Armory Way
Seattle, WA 98119
Internet: www.simulab.com
Society of Aesthetics in Medicine
Booth #220
Contact: Alice Roni Davis
Email: aliceronidavis@yahoo.com
30 County Line Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Internet: www.societyofaestheticsinmedicine.com
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
Cyber Café
Booth # 317
Visit the SLS booth and Cyber Café for information about upcoming conferences, membership and its benefits including publications such as JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and Laparoscopy Today, physicians listing on SLS website, Special Interest Group (SIG) Committees, etc. Stop by the SLS Cyber Café, offering the most up-to-date cyber services including a WIFI station, Email access and hands-on online resources. For the exact time of Cyber Café presentations, see the Exhibit Hall Activities and Events in the conference syllabus.
Contact: Connie Cantillo
Email: Connie@SLS.org
Tel: (305) 665-9959
Fax: (305) 667-4123
7330 SW 62nd Place, Suite 410
Miami, FL 33143
Internet: www.SLS.org
Sopro-Comeg
Booth #211
Sopro-Comeg develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices for minimally invasive surgery. We have served the medical field for more than 30 years. Sopro-Comeg is specialized in high quality endoscopic capital equipment: video cameras (HD, 3 CCD, 1 CCD), light sources, external dessuflation insufflator (20l, 30l, 45l) and more. Sopro-Comeg also manufactures high quality endoscopes and laparoscopic instruments. We cover various endoscopic specialties such as Laparoscopy, Urology, Gynecology, Arthroscopy, ENT and Spine. For more information consult our new website: www.sopro-comeg.com.
Contact: Joe Donahue; José Elguera
Email: joe.donahue@acteongroup.com; jose.elguera@sopro-comeg.com
Tel: (866) 717-6776
Fax: (856) 222-4726
124 Gaither Dr.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Internet: www.sopro-comeg.com
Starion Instruments
Booth #522
Starion Instruments, www.starioninstruments.com, develops advanced surgical devices based on our proprietary Tissue Welding technology, which employs direct heat and pressure to seal and divide soft tissue.
Contact: Melissa Valdez
Email: mvaldez@starioninstruments.com
Tel: (408) 522-5200 Ext. 309
Fax (408) 522-5201
775 Palomar Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Internet: www.starioninstruments.com
Surgical Science Inc.
Booth #221
Contact: Thomas Nowak
Email: Thomas.nowak@surgical-science.com
Internet: www.surgical-science.com
Stryker
Booth #422
Stryker Corporation is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The Company’s products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. Stryker also provides outpatient physical therapy services in the United States. The Company’s website address is http://www.stryker.com.
Contact: Nina Fasciano
Email: nina.fasciano@stryker.com
Tel: (408) 754-2709
Fax: (408) 754-2935
5900 Optical Ct
San Jose, CA 95138
Internet: www.stryker.com
SurgRx, Inc.
Booth #222
The 5 mm EnSeal™ PTC Tissue Sealing Smart Electrode Technology instruments provide a secure seal of vessels, up to 7 mm, encountered during laparoscopic and open surgery. Vessels are sealed quickly without smoke, char, and with minimal thermal damage to adjacent tissue.
Contact: Brian Ahmann
Email: bahmann@surgrx.com
Tel: (650) 482-2400
Fax: (650) 482-2473
101 Saginaw Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
Internet: www.surgrx.com
Top Gun Laparoscopy Shoot Out
Booth #506, 508
The Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills Shoot-Out is an event that combines fun, excitement and entertainment along with competition, perseverance and SWEAT! The concept that Dr. Rosser originated at the Yale Univeristy School of Medicine is designed to provide the ultimate arena for the residents to demonstrate their laparoscopic skill development while promoting friendly competition between academic education centers. Four years of development have been devoted to create a series of drills that are associated with the acquisition of a clinically related task (intracorporeal suturing). A database of thousands of surgeons has been collected that enables the objective comparison of participants with their peers. These drills and suturing exercises are specifically designed to challenge each surgeon’s level of skill in performing tasks in the laparoscopic arena. Additionally these exercises aid in increasing the effectiveness of the non-dominant hand, maturing depth perception compensations, increased instrument accuracy and promoting the effective choreagraphed movements of both hands. Top Gun has been featured at the American College of Surgeons since 1996 and is now part of SLS and SAGES as well.
Contact: James C. Rosser, Jr., MD
Email: mstewart@msn.edu; myras1123@aol.com; brosser1@mac.com
Tel: (212) 844-1413
Fax: (212) 844-1039
350 E. 17th Street, 16 BH
New York, NY 10003
Internet: www.rosseramti.com
3-D Technical Services
Booth #203
3-Dmed makes complete, portable trainer systems with camera, monitor and surgical work area affording practice of real time procedures. As the leaser, 3-Dmed continues to dedicate its design expertise to developing new training tools for surgeons to improve patient care.
Contact: Robert Aumann, Vice President
Email: contact@3-DMed.com
Tel: (937) 746-2901
Fax: (937) 746-5071
255 Industrial Dr.
Franklin, OH 45005
Internet: www.3-DMed.com
Aesculap, Inc.
Booth #106
Aesculap, Inc., in Center Valley, PA is a member of the B. Braun family of healthcare companies. With its world headquarters in Tuttlingen, Germany, Aesculap is the world’s largest surgical instrument manufacturer, designing and manufacturing instruments for minimally-invasive procedures as well as other surgical areas including general surgery and neurosurgery. Since 1987, the company has been synonymous with quality throughout the world. Today, modern technology blends with Aesculap Old World tradition to provide healthcare professionals with the widest array of surgical instrumentation available from a single manufacturer. For more information contact Aesculap Customer Service at 1-800-282-9000 or visit us at www.aesculapusa.com.
Contact: Denise Cyr; Manager, Tradeshows & Conventions
Email: info@aesculap.com
Tel: (610) 797-9300
Fax: (610) 791-6886
3773 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley, PA 18034
Internet: www.aesculapusa.com
Aloka Ultrasound
Booth #410
Aloka features intraoperative ultrasound systems that offer exceptional image quality and unmatched clinical versatility. Our extensive array of transducers allows for imaging during many surgical procedures both open and laparoscopic. They also provide the superior resolution required for ultrasound guidance of ablative procedures and breast biopsies. Call (800) 872-5652 or email to surgery@aloka.com.
Email: mail@aloka.com
Tel: (203) 269-5088
Fax: (203) 269-6075
10 Fairfield Blvd
Wallingford, CT 06492
Internet: www.aloka.com
American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists
Booth #213
The American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists is a group of physicians comprised mainly of gynecologists who have successfully integrated aesthetic procedures within their practice. This organization is solely interested in exchanging ideas, making aesthetic surgical techniques safer, and banding political support.
Contact: Jason Clark, Sales Manager
Email: Jason@aaocg.org
Tel: (520) 574-3098
Fax: (520) 574-7944
8000 S. Kolb Rd., Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85706
Internet: www.aaocg.com
American Endoscopy Services, Inc.
Booth #412
American Endoscopy Services (AES) is a clinical service company (brand neutral, not a manufacturer or vendor) that creates an MIS/Surgical Endoscopy Center of Excellence on site with a true fee-for-service partnership. AES currently works with over 53 hospitals throughout the US, supporting over 60,000 MIS procedures each year.
Contact: Will Campbell, EVP Development
Email: wcampbell@aesendo.com
Tel: (615) 312-5563
Fax: (615) 385-4392
Creekside Crossing III
8 Cadillac Drive, Suite 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
Internet: www.AESendo.com
Aragon Surgical, Inc.
Booth #501
The Aragon Surgical™ LapCap™ is the first PCAD™ (Pneumoperitoneum Creation Assist Device), a new category of laparoscopic enabling products. The LapCap™ allows the laparoscopic surgeon to safely, rapidly, and predictably pass a Veress needle in order to create a pneumoperitoneum.
Contact: Christine Cunningham, Vice President, Marketing & Business Development
Email: ccunningham@aragonsurgical.com
Tel: (650) 543-3131
Fax: (650) 813-1857
1810 Embarcadero Road
Suite B
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Internet: www.aragonsurgical.com
B-K Medical Systems, Inc.
Booth #311
Through the years B-K Medical has produced many break-throughs in diagnostic ultrasound, including numerous innovative products for surgical ultrasound examinations. Surgeons have different ultrasound needs and that is why B-K Medical developed the 2202 Pro Focus Ultrasound system. High definition and user friendly design are trademarks of B-K Medical equipment.
Contact: Monica Russell, Marketing Manager
Email: info@us.bkmed.com
Tel: (800) 876-7226
Fax: (978) 988-1478
250 Andover Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
Internet: www.bkmed.com
Buffalo Filter
Booth #504
Buffalo Filter is the leading manufacturer of smoke evacuation systems, filters and supplies. The new LapEvac re-circulates gas in the peritoneal cavity to clear smoke without loss of distension. LapEvac is the world's first disposable, battery operated smoke evacuator.
Contact: Kathleen Albon, Director of Sales
Tel: (716) 835-7000
Fax: (716) 835-3414
595 Commerce Drive
Buffalo, NY 14228
Internet: www.buffalofilter.com
Cambridge Endoscopic Devices
Booth #503
Cambridge Endo revolutionizes least invasive surgery with laparoscopy’s first full-line of fully articulating handheld instrumentation. Autonomy™ Laparo-Angle™ Instruments map the motion of the surgeon’s hand, offering seven degrees of freedom to access difficult areas and for tip positioning and control.
Contact: Spencer Moss, Sales and Training Manager
Email: info@cambridgeendo.com
Tel: (508) 405-0790
Fax: (508) 405-0134
119 Herbert Street, Suite 103
Framingham, MA 01702
Internet: www.cambridgeendo.com
CIVCO Medical Solutions
Booth #312
For 25 years, CIVCO Medical Solutions has focused on designing, manufacturing and distributing products that improve patient care. Today our products help enhance life for patients undergoing ultrasound, radiation oncology, surgical and interventional procedures.
Contact: Lauren Sels, Marketing Communication Coordinator
Email: info@civco.com
Tel: (319) 656-4447
Fax: (319) 656-4451
102 First St. S.
Kalona, IA 52247
Internet: www.civco.com
CompView Medical
Booth #411
CompView Medical specializes in the design and integration of audio-visual and equipment management systems for the Operation Room. Our weekend installation provides cost effective solutions to increase patient safety, reduce worker fatigue and improve operational efficiency.
Contact: Kari Parkinson, Marketing Coordinator
Email: medical@compview.com
Tel: (800) 448-8439
Fax: (503) 601-5565
10035 SW Artic Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Internet: www.compviewmedical.com
ConMed EndoSurgery
Booth #209, 211
CONMED® EndoSurgery is a world-wide provider of disposable, reposable and multi-use endomechanical products such as trocars, clip appliers, scissors, and surgical staplers used in laparoscopic surgical procedures. CONMED® is a medical technology company specializing in instruments and implants for Arthroscopic sports medicine and powered surgical instruments, such as drills and saws, for orthopedic, ENT and neurosurgery. The company is also a leading developer, manufactuer and supplier of advanced medical devices, including RF electrosurgery systems used in all types of surgery, ECG electrodes for heart monitoring and laparoscopic endomechanical devices. Additionally, CONMED® develops and manufactures surgical video systems used in all types of endoscopic surgeries. Headquartered in Utica, New York, the
company’s 2500 employees distribute its products worldwide from eight manufacturing locations.
Contact: Paul Sandock, Marketing Manager
Email: info@conmed.com
Tel: (315) 797-8375
Toll Free: (800) 448-6506
Fax: (800) 431-6506
525 French Rd.
Utica, NY 13502
Internet: www.conmed.com
Cook Medical
Booth #510
Contact: Jennifer Moore, Meeting Coordinator
Email: info@cookmedical.com
Tel: (800) 457-4500
Fax: (800) 554-8335
750 Daniels Way
P.O. Box 489
Bloomington, IN 47402
Internet: www.cookmedical.com
Covidien
(Formerly known as Tyco Healthcare)
Booth #210, 212
Covidien, formerly known as Tyco Healthcare, is a global $10 billion manufacturer of leading medical devices and supplies, imaging products and pharmaceuticals. The company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and is dedicated to working with medical professionals to improve patient outcomes. Its portfolio of leading brands includes Autosuture, Kendall, Mallinckrodt, Nellcor, Puritan Bennett, Syneture and Valleylab.
Contact: Anna Mosback; Director, Marketing & Sales Event Planning
Email: anna.mosback@tycohealthcare.com
Tel: (203) 845-1000
Fax: (203) 845-1776
150 Glover Ave
Norwalk, CT 06856
Internet: www.Covidien.com
Cytyc Surgical Products
Booth #414
Cytyc Corporation is a diversified diagnostic and medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative and clinically effective diagnostic and surgical products. Cytyc’s products cover a range of cancer and women’s health applications, including cervical cancer screening, preterm birth screening, treatment of excessive menstrual bleeding, radiation treatment of early-stage breast cancer, and radiation treatment of patients with malignant brain tumors.
Contact: Yasmin Khan, Marketing Coordinator
Email: yasmin.khan@cytyc.com
Tel: (508) 263-2900
Fax: (508) 263-2961
250 Campus Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
Internet: www.cytyc.com
Elmed Incorporated
Booth #509
Elmed Incorporated is a manufacturer and distributor of laparoscopic equipment. We carry an extensive line of instruments for all endoscopic procedures as well as bipolar and monopolar devices. We also distribute the Medtec line of endoscopes made in the USA.
Contact: Werner Hausner, President
Email: werner@elmed.com
Tel: (630) 543-2792
Fax: (630) 543-2102
60 West Fay Avenue
Addison, IL 60101
Internet: www.elmed.com
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Booth #202, 204
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedures-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology and surgical oncology. More information can be found at www.ethiconendo.com.
Contact: Annie Kovaleski, Senior Meeting Manager
Email: akovales@eesus.jnj.com
Tel: (513) 337-8645
Fax: (513) 337-1225
4545 Creek Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Internet: www.ethiconendo.com
Ethicon Women’s Health and Urology
Booth #206
ETHICON Women’s Health and Urology is dedicated to providing innovative, minimally invasive treatments for common women’s health conditions. The division offers solutions for female stress urinary incontinence; pelvic floor repair; post-surgical adhesions; menorrhagia; and benign uterine conditions, such as fibroids and polyps. ETHICON Women’s Heath and Urology is a division of ETHICON, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company.
P.O. Box 151 Route 22 West
Somerville, NJ 08876
Internet: www.ethiconwhu.com
General Surgery News
Booth #514
General Surgery News is a monthly newspaper designed to keep general surgeons abreast of the latest developments in the field. The publication features extensive meeting coverage, analysis of journal articles, educational reviews and information on new drugs and products.
Tel: (212) 957-5300
Fax: (212) 957-7230
545 W. 45th St, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Internet: www.generalsurgerynews.com
Genicon
Booth #214
GENICON is recognized as an emerging leader in the design, production, and distribution of instrumentation focused exclusively on laparoscopic surgery We offer a full array of innovative products including: access pots, single use and reusable instrumentation, suction-irrigation, laparoscopes, and medical video.
Contact: Clinton Hollowell, VP Sales & Marketing
Email: cbh@geniconendo.com
Tel: (407) 657-4851
Fax: (407) 677-9773
6869 Stapoint Court #114
Winter Park, FL 32792
Internet: www.geniconendo.com
Haptica Inc.
Booth #513
Contact: Fiona Slevin, CEO
Email: Fiona.slevin@haptica.com
Tel: (617) 342-7270
Fax: (617) 342-7080
101 Federal Street
Suite 1900
Boston, MA 02110
Internet: www.haptica.com
Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.
Booth #512
As a global leader in medical imaging, Hitachi tailors our exceptional ultrasound image quality, ease of use, and connectivity to meet the needs of a variety of surgical specialties. Hitachi offers state-of-the-art electronic array surgical transducers with the widest fields-of-view to aid guidance diagnosis and therapeutic treatment during surgery.
Contact: Matthew Ernst, Product Mgr. Ultrasound
Email: ernstm@hitachimed.com
Tel: (330) 425-1313
Fax: (330) 405-8173
1959 Summit Commerce Park
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Internet: www.hitachimed.com
Innovamed, Inc.
Booth #609
Innovamed, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer and wholesaler of medical products. The company has developed a new innovative product called the Laprostop™. The Laprostop™ is designed to help reduce the incidence of deep trocars insertion injuries.
Contact: Peter Bray
Email: pbray@innovamed-us.com
Tel: (949) 681-3620
Fax: (949) 680-3700
9891 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Internet: www.innovamed-us.com
InTouch Health
Booth #102
The InTouch Health Remote Presence Robotic System enables physicians to more easily and frequently consult and round on hospital-based patients thereby improving hospital throughout, physician efficiency and quality of care.
Contact: Michael Chan, Executive VP Sales & Marketing
Email: sales@intouchhealth.com
Tel: (805) 562-8686
Fax: (805) 562-8663
90 Castilian Dr, Suite 200
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Internet: www.intouchhealth.com
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Booth #309
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., an international leader in endoscopic equipment and instruments, designs, engineers, manufactures and markets products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness. Karl Storz has what is probably the industry’s most complete line of endoscopic equipment, offering over 15,000 products encompassing 13 specialties.
Email: Lauren Chang, Convention Operations
Email: lchange@ksea.com
Tel: (310) 338-8100
Toll Free: (800) 421-0837
Fax: (310) 410-5537
600 Corporate Pointe
Culver City, CA 90230
Internet: www.karlstorz.com
Lexion Medical
Booth #310
The Insuflow Laparoscopic Gas Conditioning Device maintains a balanced homeostatic environment within the peritoneal cavity by humidifying, warming and filtering traditional insufflation gas to physiologic condition: 95% relative humidity and 95 degrees F. A balanced operating environment.
Email: customerservice@lexionmedical.com
Tel: (651) 635-0000
Fax: (651) 636-1671
5000 Township Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55110
Internet: www.lexionmedical.com
Marina Medical Instruments
Booth #110
You will not find a better value for your German instrument purchases anywhere else. We are the “Doctor’s Wholesaler” and offer many options for your instrument needs. Save on Deep Pelvic instruments, Booky Retractors, laparoscopy instrumentation, and many others.
Contact: Natalia Santiago, Exhibits Manager
Email: conventions@marinamedical.com
Tel: (954) 924-4418
Fax: (954) 924-4419
955 Shotgun Rd
Sunrise, FL 33326
Internet: www.marinamedical.com
METI (Medical Education Technologies, Inc.)
Booth #112, 114
Contact: Diane Noyes, Event Manager
Email: dnoyes@meti.com
Tel: (941) 504-5593
Fax: (941) 379-1663
6000 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Internet: www.meti.com
Medtronic, Inc.
Booth #314
Tel: (765) 514-4000
Fax: (765) 514-4879
710 Medtronic Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Internet: www.medtronic.com
Microline PENTAX
Booth #313
Microline PENTAX, Inc. surgical device manufacturer specializing in “hybrid” or “reposable” instrumentation, preserving surgical efficiency and cost of effectiveness by offering disposable counterparts that wear and keeping the counterparts that do not; providing clients with superior surgical instruments at competitive prices.
Contact: David Mackey, Inside Sales Manager
Email: sales@microlinepentax.com
Tel: (978) 922-9810
Fax: (978) 927-5014
800-257X Cummings Center, Suite 157X
Beverly, MA 01915
Internet: www.microlinepentax.com
Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI)
Booth #409
MMDI's focused objective is to identify, develop, manufacture and market unique medical devices that provide significant clinical benefits and market opportunities. The REBOUND HRD is the only self-expanding, Nitinol framed/surgical mesh device designed for both laparoscopic and open repair of inguinal and ventral hernias.
Contact: Steve Nuss, Chief Marketing Officer
Email: snuss@2mdinc.com
Tel: (763) 354-7100
Fax: (763) 354-7101
14305 21st Avenue North, Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
Internet: www.2mdinc.com
Novare Surgical Systems
Booth #502
RealHand Instruments are the first High Dexterity (HD) instruments, a new device category for minimally invasive surgery. RealHand offers 7 degrees of freedom of movement and tactile feedback without additional hardware. 510k cleared, RealHand delivers greater dexterity and surgical control.
Contact: June Carnegie
Email: customers@novaresurgical.com
Tel: (408) 668-2730
Fax: (408) 873-3168
10440 Bubb Road, Suite A
Cupertino, CA 95014
Internet: www.novaresurgical.com
Olympus Surgical America
Booth #505
Olympus is a precision technology leader that provides knowledge and solutions that enable healthcare professionals to achieve excellent clinical and financial outcomes across the continuum of care. While establishing new imaging performance standards in surgical endoscopy with the EVIS EXERA II™ high-definition imaging platform and it’s extensive range of high-definition video colonoscopes, gastroscopes, laparoscopes, and camera heads.
Contact: Jayne O’Connor, Event Coordinator
Email: jayne.oconnor@olympussurgical.com
Tel: (845) 848-5515
Fax: (845) 398-9106
One Corporate Drive
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Internet: www.olympussurgical.com
Proxy Biomedical, Ltd.
Booth #413
Proxy Biomedical produces biomaterial based medical devices for the repair and regeneration of tissue. Advanced implants, surgical instrumentation, and three-dimensional substrates have been developed using state-of-the-art materials and processes. The company manufactures to ISO 13485:2003 standards. Proxy Biomedical’s products enable clinicians to repair, augment, or regenerate tissue architectures for optimal surgical and tissue engineering outcomes.
Contact: Michael T. McCartin, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Email: michael.mccartin@proxybiomedical.com
Tel: +353-91-705171
Fax: +353-91-896901
Coilleach Spiddal
Co. Galway, IRELAND
Internet: www.proxybiomedical.com
Saunders/Mosby
Booth #511
Contact: David Culp, Sales Rep.
Email: d.culp@elsevier.com
Tel: (916) 787-1042
Fax: (916) 787-1042
1592 Krpan Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
Internet: www.elsevier.com
Simulab Corporation
Booth #205
Simulab’s simulators and models are being used throughout the world for surgical education and medical device demonstration. The LapTrainer with SimuVision™ is an affordable and portable video trainer that effectively demonstrates and trains laparoscopic skills and techniques outside of the operating room.
Contact: Jules Woodward, Marketing Manager
Email: jwoodward@simulab.com
Tel: (206) 297-1260
Fax: (253) 681-7667
1144 NW 52nd Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Internet: www.simulab.com
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
Cyber Café
Booth #303, 305
Visit the SLS booth and Cyber Café for information about upcoming conferences, membership and its benefits including publications such as JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and Laparoscopy Today, physicians listing on the SLS website, Special Interest Group (SIG) Committees, etc. Stop by the SLS Cyber Café, offering the most up-to-date cyber services including a WiFi station, email access, and hands-on online resources.
Contact: Connie Cantillo
Email: Conferences@SLS.org
Janice Gisele Muller, Administrator of Publications
Email: Publications@SLS.org
Tel: (305) 665-9959
Toll Free: (800) 446-2659
Fax: (305) 667-4123
7330 SW 62 Place, Suite 410
Miami, FL 33143
Internet: www.SLS.org
Sopro-Comeg
Booth #601
Sopro-Comeg develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices for minimally invasive surgery. We have served the medical field for more than 30 years. Sopro-Comeg is specialized in high quality endoscopic capital equipment: video cameras, light sources, and more. Sopro-Comeg also manufactures high quality endoscopes and laparoscopic instruments. We cover various endoscopic specialties such as laparoscopy, urology, gynecology, arthroscopy and ENT. For more information consult our new website: www.sopro-comeg.com.
Contact: José Elguera, National Sales Manager
Email: jose.elguera@sopro-comeg.com
Tel: (866) 717-8776
Fax: (856) 222-4726
124 Gaither Dr.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Internet: www.sopro-comeg.com
Starion Instruments
Booth #506
Starion’s TLS3 utilizes proprietary Tissue Welding technology to simultaneously seal and divide tissue minimizing collateral damage. Three lengths, 14cm, 23cm and 35cm, provide improved sealing and cutting for the larger vessels frequently encountered in general and gynecological surgical procedures.
Contact: Kirt Kirtland, President & CEO
Email: customerservice@starioninstruments.com
Tel: (408) 522-5200
Fax: (408) 522-5201
775 Palomar Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Internet: www.starioninstruments.com
Stryker Medical Technology
Booth #201
Stryker Corporation is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies with the most broadly-based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. Stryker works with respected medical professionals to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. The company’s products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. Stryker also provides outpatient physical therapy services in the United States.
Contact: Megan Kundert, Associate Marketing Communications Manager
Email: megan.kundert@stryker.com
Tel: (408) 754-2709
Fax: (408) 754-2935
5900 Optical Ct
San Jose, CA 95138
Internet: www.stryker.com
SurgRx, Inc.
Booth # 605
The 5 mm EnSeal™ PTC Tissue Sealing Smart Electrode Technology instruments provide a secure seal of vessels, up to 7 mm, encountered during laparoscopic and open surgery. Vessels are sealed quickly without smoke, char, and with minimal thermal damage to adjacent tissue.
Contact: Brian Ahmann, Marketing
Email: brianahmann@surgrx.com
Tel: (877) 7-SURGRX
Fax: (650) 482-2473
101 Saginaw Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
Internet: www.surgrx.com
Top Gun Laparoscopy Shoot-Out
The Advanced Medical Technology Institute at Beth Israel Medical Center
Booth #611, 613
The Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills Shoot-Out is an event that combines fun, excitement, and entertainment along with competition, perseverance and SWEAT! The concept that Dr Rosser originated at Yale University School of Medicine is designed to provide the ultimate arena for the residents to demonstrate their laparoscopic skill development while promoting friendly competition between academic education centers. Four years of development have been devoted to create a series of drills that are associated with the acquisition of a clinically related task (intracorporeal suturing). A database of thousands of surgeons has been collected that enables the objective comparison of the participants with their peers. These drills and suturing exercises are specifically designed to challenge each surgeon's level of skill in performing tasks in the laparoscopic arena. Additionally, these exercises aid in increasing the effectiveness of the non-dominant hand, maturing depth perception compensation, increased instrument accuracy and promoting the effective choreographed movements of both hands. Top Gun has been featured at the American College of Surgeons since 1996 and is now part of SLS and SAGES as well.
Contact: James C. Rosser, Jr., MD, FACS
Email: jrosser@chpnet.org
Tel: (212) 844-1413
Fax: (212) 844-1039
Internet: www.rosseramti.com
Viking Systems
Booth #316
Viking Systems, Inc. offers the 3Di Vision System, a high definition (HD) three-dimensional (3-D) surgical system that offers 3-D visualization, voice-activated access to clinical information and complete freedom of movement during minimally invasive surgery.
Contact: Dawn Stewart
Email: dstewart@vikingsystems.com
Phone: (508) 366-3668
Fax: (508) 366-8858
134 Flanders Road
Westborough, MA 01581
Internet: www.vikingsystems.com
