René Spaargaren

ev3, Inc. is a provider for specialists treating a range of vascular diseases and disorders. ev3 is committed to the peripheral vascular and neurovascular markets offering a portfolio of treatment options, including interventional technologies used such as plaque excision systems, PTA balloons, stents, embolic protection, thrombectomy, embolization coils, liquid embolics, occlusion balloons and procedural support.

Stentys SA engages in the design, development, and marketing of self-expanding stents used in treating cardiovascular diseases. It provides solutions for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction and other complex coronary diseases. Its products include Xposition S, Devoir, AmazoniaSir, stemiCath, Yangtzenano and YangtzeNC. The company was founded by Gonzague Issenmann and Jacques Seguin on July 6, 2006 and is headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

Medtronic France SAS provides medical equipment and medical technology services. The company was founded by Earl Bakken and Palmer Hermundslie in 1949 and is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.