Microsulis Medical (named for the Celtic goddess of healing waters, Sulis) manufactures and develops equipment and treatments centering around gynecological, neurological, dermatological, and vascular applications of microwave technology. Its lead products facilitate microwave endometrial ablation (MEA), a less invasive surgical alternative to a hysterectomy, and microwave tubal occlusion (MTO), used to target specific tumors in liver, lung, and bone cancer patients. Microsulis' MEA products and procedures are approved for use in the UK and the US. Venture capital firm 3i Group is one of the firm's major investors.

The Lytles founded Leisure Care in 1976 and still own most of its real estate. Leisure Care provides upscale independent and assisted-living rental housing to people age 62 or older. Leisure Care takes the leisure part of its name seriously, offering residents access to vacation tour packages through its Twist Travel unit and full-services concierge and valet services at its more than 40 communities throughout the western US and Canada. President and CEO Dan Madsen bought Leisure Care, LLC from Chuck and Karen Lytle, its original owners, in 2003.

Integtra Radionics designs and produces medical devices for neurosurgery and radiation therapy. Its products include non-invasive radiosurgical systems, stereotactic surgery systems which facilitate the placement of instruments on the brain during neurosurgery, aspirators used in ultrasonic surgical procedures, and extracranial systems to hold patients in place during surgery. Formerly a division of Covidien, Integra Radionics was acquired by Integra LifeSciences Holdings in 2006. The wholly-owned subsidiary fortifies Integra's radiosurgery/radiotherapy and image-guided surgery devices business.

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon has the operating room all sewn up. The company's Ethicon Products division is a leading maker of sutures and wound-closure products, including sutures, Dermabond skin glue, surgical mesh products, and wound drains. Another division, Ethicon Biosurgery, provides a line of absorbable hemostats and other products that help control bleeding during surgery, while its Biopatch product offers infection-resistant wound dressings. Ethicon Women's Health and Urology makes surgical grafts, devices, and equipment under the Gynecare brand. Through its Mentor unit, Ethicon also makes a line of sutures, breast implants, and other plastic surgery products.

CardioMEMS wants patients to roam free with no strings (or wires) attached. The company has developed an implantable wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body. Its technology consists of include tiny battery-free sensors which can be implanted in the body and transmit information to external signal processing and monitor systems. The systems provide real-time data such as blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output to be read by physicians. CardioMEMS' only commercial device, the EndoSure Wireless AAA Pressure Measurement System, measures aneurysm sac pressure during abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and is used alongside traditional angiography.

PhotoMedex manufactures and markets dermatological treatments for skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and vitiligo (loss of skin pigmentation). Other products include gels and creams intended to promote skin rejuvenation and hair growth. PhotoMedex also develops lasers and fiber-optic equipment for dermatological and surgical applications. Its FDA-approved XTRAC excimer laser system is used for the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. The company operates throughout the US and internationally serving dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, and spas.

Genzyme Genetics is driven by its commitment to patients and offers a broad array of testing services for pathology, oncology, reproductive and genetic medicine. Over 25 years of testing expertise utilizing sophisticated technologies has made Genzyme Genetics a leading provider of high-quality testing services for physicians and their patients. With an extensive network of laboratories across the United States, Genzyme Genetics assists thousands of clinicians in providing the best care possible to patients. As a division of Genzyme Corporation, Genzyme Genetics contributes its resources and strengths to one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.

Lab21 supports healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with technically advanced testing services. The Lab21 team’s experience and know-how is coupled with a rapidly growing portfolio of molecular and viral diagnostics, plus pharmacogenetic and patient profiling tests, which all use cutting-edge technology. This unique combination adds value to early stage drug development, clinical trials and regulatory processes in pharmaceutical industry – and directly to clinicians or healthcare providers as they treat and monitor patients.

The SmartPill is a medical device development company that thinks small. Really small. A patient swallows a SmartPill capsule-based device which then tracks its progression through the digestive tract, including location, pressure, and the time it takes to pass through the intestines. Data measurements are transmitted via radio frequency and recorded by an external receiver for several days. Designed as a less invasive alternative to endoscopic methods that often require anesthesia, the SmartPill can help physicians diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders on an outpatient basis.

Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William, which operates as Sentara Potomac Hospital and has approximately 180 beds, provides a variety of medical, surgical, and therapeutic services in northern Virginia. Specialized services include cancer treatment, emergency medicine, obstetrics, and surgery. It also offers health education programs. The hospital opened its doors in 1972 with 29 beds. The facility began operating as Sentara Potomac Hospital when it became part of the Sentara Healthcare network in 2009.

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