American Medical Systems

Founded in 1972, American Medical Systems remains to this day one of the leading urology companies. Pfizer acquired AMS in 1985. In 1998 a group led by E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co. acquired the company from Pfizer.

[American Medical Systems, University of Minnesota]

Gerald Timm
Developed many medical devices for urological disorders and has started several companies. Has worked as a researcher and professor at a Minnesota university.

Businesses

AGA Medical
American Medical Systems
Cardiac Pacemakers
Dann Company
Medtronic
St. Jude
Waters Instruments

Trade Associations

Medical Alley
Minnesota Emerging Medical Orgs.

Educational Institution

Mayo Clinic
Univeristy of Minnesota

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Dr. C. Walton Lillehei describes his first meeting with Medtronic founder Earl Bakken.