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Adepto Medical
Kansas City, MO
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Start-Ups
Description
Adepto Medical specializes in buying, selling, renting, servicing and refurbishing over 60 different make and models of IV Pumps.
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American National Health Registry, Inc.
Olathe, KS
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American National Health Registry, Inc. (AMHR) was formed in 1999 to market medical devices. The marketing attempt failed. We are in the process of redesigning the device and developing a marketing plan for a medical device for hospital use to prevent fetal distress during labor. The device may also be used in the home as a sleep aide during pregnancy.
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Biomedical Devices of Kansas
Tonganoxie, KS
Expertise
Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant, Other
Description
Biomedical Devices of Kansas LLC (BMDK), qualified under FDA QSR (21CFR 820) was formed in 2006. Since its formation BMDK has been able to make successful market penetration in the field of medical device design, rapid prototyping, contract manufacture, testing, embedded application development, engineering design, refurbishing and repair. BMDK houses complete design, fabrication and testing facilities including a laboratory with static-dissipative surfaces and flooring; and ISO environmentally controlled (EC) room for production, an environmental chamber that can handle 5 foot tall assemblies and purified water system for in-process needs. BMDK selectively uses its offshore facility for carrying out non-critical, labor intensive engineering design and embedded application development coding activities. BMDK has been the first choice of the OEMs and other end customers because of its cost competitive and quality compliant approaches
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Brownmed, Inc.
Kansas City, MO
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Device Manufacturer
Description
Brownmed manufactures and markets patented medical devices designed to help patients live pain free, whether that pain is the result of acute injury, surgery or a chronic condition like arthritis. With manufacturing in the U.S. and business development in Boston, Brownmed is uniquely positioned to leverage its position in the global market for sustained growth. Learn more at www.brownmed.com.
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Hans Rudolph, Inc.
Shawnee, KS
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer
Description
Designer/manufacturer of respiratory devices for the worldwide hospital respiratory and pulmonary function departments, other related clinics and research institutions, and original equipment MFG's (OEM). Devices range from non-breathing valves, directional control valves, face masks for exercise testing and CPAP/NIV, flow meters & instrumentation, breathing simulators and respiratory accessories.
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Mercy Innovation & Product Development
Springfield, MO
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Device Designer, Device Consultant, Supporting Organization
Description
Mercy Innovation & Product Development is a multi-faceted team of engineers, scientists, and business specialists who work to create better medical devices and other healthcare products, leading to higher quality of care for our patients.
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R2FACT Product Development
Kansas City, MO
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Device Designer, Device Consultant, Other
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From idea to delivery, R2FACT Product Development is an on-demand R&D Department. They are a full-service product development firm, providing device design and engineering with an expertise in prototyping and manufacturing. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kansas City, R2FACT works with established companies and start-ups throughout the U.S. to grow businesses and add value to brands.
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Spinal Simplicity LLC
Overland Park, KS
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Start-Ups
Description
Spinal Simplicity, LLC focuses on creating innovative simple solutions for complex spinal and orthopedic medical conditions.
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MDN COMPANIES
ABIS Health, Inc.
Shawnee, KS
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant, Supporting Organization, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Start-Ups, Other
Description
Founded by neurologist Dr. Bruce Abbott, ABIS Health Inc. provides patients and professionals access to tools that improve healthcare outcomes. Products include the Headache Analyzer™, a patented diagnostic software system and the patent-pending Headache Blocker, a modified cervical collar, both designed to improve outcomes in chronic headache treatment.
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AEGLE Palette
Shawnee, KS
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Start-Ups
Description
AEGLE Palette – the World's first smart placemat – measures caloric and nutrient intake in real time on a dining table and conveniently controls dietary needs individually and for a family on a smartphone. This patent-pending product helps people build their health profile overtime to enable lifestyle changes and to manage and reduce chronic diseases.
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AIV, Inc.
Kansas City, MO
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Device Manufacturer
Description
AIV supports hospital and dealer clinical engineering departments with replacement parts, accessories and specialized repair services - AIV's major lines of business consist of medical device repair- including pulse oximeter sensors, fetal monitoring transducers and I.V. pumps. AIV is a registered FDA device manufacturer and is ISO13485 certified.
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Avatar Engineering, Inc.
Lenexa, KS
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant, Supporting Organization
Description
Avatar Engineering is a full solutions provider of electronic device engineering and manufacturing services. From conception to reality, we bring electronic devices to market, utilizing smart technologies such as Bluetooth, wireless, IoT and many more.
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BioKansas
Lenexa, KS
Expertise
Supporting Organization
Description
BioKansas represents the bioscience community in Kansas to connect, advocate, & educate. Across the human, plant, animal and industrial biosciences, BioKansas is focused on enhancing the business and research climate and working with leaders across the state to attract and retain bioscience talent, companies & funding. BioKansas is a non-profit 501(c)(3), funded by its members, serving the public.
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Dennis Ridenour
President and Chief Executive Officer
(913) 495-4334
Birch Creek Partners, LLC.
Gladstone, MO
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant, Supporting Organization, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Description
Our organization funds, builds and sells companies. We work with companies at all stages of development from idea to liquidity event. With over 30 professionals in our partner network, we offer services for rapid growth in all business functions. Primary industries include medical/dental, manufacturing and technology companies.
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Cardinal Health Regulatory Sciences
Overland Park, KS
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Device Consultant, Supporting Organization, Other
Description
Since 1976, Cardinal Health Regulatory Sciences (CHRS) has provided a wide range of regulatory consulting services required to obtain marketing approval for the US and global markets. CHRS helps biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies increase the financial returns on research investments through the design and implementation of efficient scientific and regulatory strategies.
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cardinalhealth.com/regulatorysciences
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Christopher Kavlick
Director, Business Development
913-451-3955
Cardioptimus
Columbia, MO
Expertise
Start-Ups
Description
Medical device company commercializing and embolic protection system for Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR). Our novel protection system is fully detachable and can be retrieved back into a catheter after the TAVR procedure is completed.
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Cardiovascular Imaging Technologies, LLC
Kansas City, MO
Expertise
Device Designer
Description
CVIT is a research and development company focusing on practical solutions for achieving high-quality, maximally-efficient cardiac SPECT, PET, and CT. CVIT organizes, participates in, and functions as an imaging core laboratory. CVIT has developed a multitude of software of applications, most notably ImagenPRO. Whether your needs are in research, development or clinical practice, CVIT can help!
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CPADS LLC
Raymore, MO
Expertise
Start-Ups
Description
CPADS is a start-up that was formed to create innovative solutions to problems faced by those who suffer from sleep apnea. Our mission is to improve the comfort of therapy, increase compliance, and improve the quality of life for sleep apnea patients around the world.
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Cramer
Kansas City, MO
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Device Manufacturer
Description
From our first venture in specialized seating for Hallmark artists in the 1930’s to our focused research and development today, Cramer remains committed to accommodating the needs of workers whose ‘offices’ are as unique as the duties they perform. For the nurse, lab technician, research scientist — Cramer provides durable, comfortable seating uniquely suited to these challenging environments.
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EPI Inc
Kansas City, MO
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Other
Description
Our objective is to add value to our customer's business. We achieve this by representing services which offer our customers the means to succeed in the International Marketplace. We focus on build to print, engineered, and specialty products, assemblies, and value add solutions sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) and End Users.
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Flow Forward Medical, Inc.
Olathe, KS
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Start-Ups
Description
Flow Forward is developing a novel approach to rapidly establish high-quality access sites for hemodialysis. The Arteriovenous Fistula Eligibility (AFE) System™ is a small, temporary, external blood pump designed to stimulate flow-mediated vein dilation, making more patients eligible for an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) and increasing success rates after surgery.
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H&K Enterprises
Leawood, KS
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Device Consultant, Supporting Organization, Start-Ups, Other
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H&K Enterprises is a business development consulting firm working with early stage & small cap companies converting concepts, products & services into capital & revenue. H&K specializes in: "Optimizing Revenue through Strategic Market Engagement" The H&K solutions create & then manage the acquisition of profitable revenue by balancing strategic marketing & sales inputs.
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HEMCO Corporation
Independence, MO
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Device Manufacturer
Description
HEMCO Corporation’s modern manufacturing and distribution facilities combined with our many years of experience uniquely qualifies us to provide Laboratory Hoods, Furniture, Enclosures and Clean Labs. Our extensive engineering, design and Manufacturing know-how can transform your dreams into reality. HEMCO offers U.L. 1805 classified Fume Hoods. HEMCO is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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ImpeDx Diagnostics
Leawood, KS
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Start-Ups
Description
ImpeDx Diagnostics, a start-up medical device company, has secured exclusive rights to develop and market a novel system for detecting bacteria in blood culture specimens for use in clinical laboratories. The device significantly reduces the time to detect viable bacteria in blood cultures and thus promises to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs in the management of sepsis.
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InfuSystem, Inc.
Lenexa, KS
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Supporting Organization
Description
InfuSystem is a growing healthcare company that provides infusion pumps and related products and services for patients in the home, oncology clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and other sites of care from five locations serving all 50 States and Canada. We deliver improved patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction.
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Eric Steen
President and Chief Executive Officer
(800) 658-5582
Innara Health, Inc.
Olathe, KS
Expertise
Device Manufacturer
Description
Innara Health® is dedicated to developing neonatal care technologies for preterm, full term infants and children with development needs. Our products enhance the quality of life for these infants, children and their families. The FDA-approved NTrainer System® assessment and therapeutic solution is new technology that reinforces non-nutritive suck (NNS) in newborns and infants born prematurely.
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Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute
Kansas City, MO
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Supporting Organization
Description
The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization charged with leading the recognized transformation of the Kansas City region into a nationally-recognized center of excellence in life sciences research, development and commercialization.
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KEM STUDIO
Kansas City, MO
Expertise
Device Designer
Description
KEM STUDIO is a design studio that fuses architecture & industrial design. This fusion is a natural extension of our underlying design philosophy - Better Design Better Living... making design more approachable, livable and necessary in our lives.
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MAMTC
Overland Park, KS
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Supporting Organization
Description
MAMTC helps KS manufacturers realize continual growth in the global marketplace. It is supported by public and private partnerships, the KS Department of Commerce, and the NIST partnership. The NIST MEP mission is to help American businesses be more competitive. MAMTC offers consulting services such as: Innovation Engineering, LEAN, Safety/Risk Management, Energy Management, and Lean Innovation.
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Medical Device Solutions (MDS)
Overland Park, KS
Expertise
Device Consultant
Description
Medical Device Solutions (MDS) is providing the building blocks needed for business success. The mission of MDS is to provide talent, in the form of a virtual company, to meet the needs of medical device entrepreneurs to move ideas rapidly to commercial realization. We have the “Subject Matter Experts” to provide the right resources at the “RIGHT” time to achievement defined business goals without investing cash in an infrastructure.
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Metactive Medical, Inc.
Olathe, KS
Expertise
Start-Ups
Description
Metactive Medical is developing novel, endovascular medical devices for the treatment of peripheral vascular and neurovascular diseases. Metactive's first products enable precise and immediate occlusion and rapid sealing of cerebral aneurysms
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Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology
Kansas City, MO
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Supporting Organization, Other
Description
Metropolitan Community College serves more than 37,000 students per year and offer more than 140 degree/certificate options. Our Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design, Machining, Industrial Technology, and other programs prepare high-skilled employees for careers in advanced manufacturing.
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Missouri Biotechnology Association
Jefferson City, MO
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Supporting Organization
Description
The Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) is a nonprofit trade association that serves all Missouri organizations interested in the life sciences. MOBIO is composed of a broad cross-section of companies, institutions of higher education, research organizations and related firms involved in research, development and commercialization of the life sciences.
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Kelly Gillespie
Director of Communications & Science Outreach
573-761-7600
Mobility Designed
Kansas City, MO
Expertise
Device Manufacturer, Device Designer
Description
Our initial product, the M+D Crutch, has been sold in 45 states and our international reach has grown to include countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, UAE. The M+D Crutch reflects extensive innovation including using the elbow as a primary point of support. This design element allows users to walk further and be more active without pain to their hands, wrists and armpits. Looking ahead we envision additional innovation across other mobility devices; several of which are in the prototype stage. Before we are done we envision having positively touched the lives of people all over the world. We invite you to join us on our journey.
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Nanova Biomaterials, Inc.
Columbia, MO
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Other
Description
Nanova Biomaterials, Inc. is a research and development company that uses nanotechnology to manufacture dental consumables. We are committed to bringing innovation to dentistry.
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Katlynn Beck
Marketing and Communications Specialist
573-875-6682
Nanova Inc.
Columbia, MO
Expertise
Device Manufacturer
Description
Nanova Inc. is a stock C corporation that designs, patents, and sells medical and non-medical devices in orthopedic, dental, cardiovascular, and other medical and non-medical niche markets. Our core team members have expertise in nanotechnology, plasma science, medical science, dentistry and food safety.
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Northland Angel Investment Network
Kansas City, MO
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Supporting Organization
Description
The Northland Angel Investor Network (NAIN) seeks to match financial capital and assistance with qualified start-up and emerging-growth companies.
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clayedc.com/Affiliated_organizations/NAIN.html
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PediFix, Inc.
Brewster, NY
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant, Other
Description
PediFix produces professional footcare products for use by medical professionals and retailers both domestically and internationally. Technology includes the popular Visco-GEL proprietary gels that cushion, comfort, and hydrate skin. An extensive array of topical products for cleansing and moisturizing complement PediFix's other orthotics, protection and positioning devices.
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Play-it Health
Kansas City, KS
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Supporting Organization, Start-Ups, Other
Description
Play-it Health aggregates critical health engagement data real time into a proprietary score & presentation platform that gives patients, caregivers, clinicians and third parties concurrent actionable access. The cornerstone of our solution is a mobile end user interface that can be personalized for the patient and customized or white-labeled for the client (i.e. practice, hospital, or employer).
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Kimberly Lynn Gandy, MD, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
414-687-0307
Prämie Medical
Kansas City, MO
Expertise
Device Manufacturer, Start-Ups
Description
Pramie Medical is a manufacturer of handheld medical instruments and various medical supplies including scrubs and latex gloves. Pramie Medical also distributes other name medical supplies and devices through distribution agreements with some of the world's largest manufacturers.
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Precision Growth Strategies
Leawood, KS
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Device Consultant, Supporting Organization, Start-Ups, Other
Description
Precision Growth Strategies is a business development company working with early stage, small cap & medium cap companies converting ideas, concepts, products & services into revenue. PGS is focused on providing "Custom Solutions for the Creation & Management of Profitable Revenue." From early stage capital acquisition to the development of complete corporate front ends and sales/distribution systems, PGS specializes in the acquisition & management of profitable revenue through the development & deployment of a custom "Go to Market“ approach that synthesizes all aspects of the marketing, digital strategy and sales process needed to win in today’s challenging marketplace.
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QA Compliant
Stilwell, KS
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Device Consultant, Supporting Organization
Description
QA Compliant is a comprehensive Quality Assurance Contracting firm. We offer training, auditing and consulting in GLP, cGMP, GCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 13485
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Kay Brown
Contract Auditor
913-221-5812
kbrown@qacompliant.com
RBC Medical Innovations
Lenexa, KS
Expertise
Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant
Description
RBC Medical Innovations is ISO 13485 | ISO 9001 Certified, FDA Registered, and offers 20 years of experience in supporting the contract design, development, and manufacturing of FDA 510(k) and PMA as well as CE Marking medical devices. We have the resources, tools, and capabilities to transform your vision into a commercial medical device delivered to market on target, on time, and on budget.
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Simcro
Lawrence, KS
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Device Consultant, Start-Ups
Description
A Simcro solution is built on solid partnerships, genuine innovation and trusted ability to deliver. Our history in the pharmaceutical delivery industry goes back decades, but our focus is on the future.
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Andrew Shepherd
President
andrew.shepherd@simcro.com
Simplicated Innovation
Kansas City, MO
Expertise
Device Designer, Device Consultant
Description
Simplicated provides elegant and effective solutions for medical devices, consumer products, and professional equipment. Services include design and development of new products, product improvement and cost-reduction, mechanical engineering, CAD modeling, etc.
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TeraCrunch
Leawood, KS
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Other
Description
Other: Data Analyitcs Solution Provider. TeraCrunch provides Predictive Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Operations and Marketing domains with specific focus in Healthcare. Their professional data science services team, tailors our solutions to client specific data & needs, creating a custom experience resulting orders of magnitude better analytical results over developing from scratch, or buying standard off-the-shelf solutions
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Triomi
Kansas City, MO
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer, Supporting Organization, Start-Ups
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world, and the 12-lead EKG is the standard tool used to diagnose any heart condition. Conventional EKGs are as big and bulky as a copier machine and cost an average of $5,000. Triomi's EKG is low cost, portable, and connects to a smartphone or tablet so that doctors around the world and in the home can treat more patients and save more lives.
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Whiteboard 2 Boardroom
Kansas City, MO
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Supporting Organization
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The UMKC Whiteboard 2 Boardroom (W2B) program connects entrepreneurs and established businesses to technologies at institutions of higher education in the bi-state region to stimulate applied research, leverage innovation in the marketplace, and accelerate the commercialization of technology. The W2B has become a clearinghouse for regional commercailization informaiton
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Zutron Medical, LLC
Lenexa, KS
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Device Manufacturer, Device Designer
Description
Zutron Medical is a manufacturer and distributor of niche products for GI labs and Central Service departments. We specialize in endoscope leak testers, colonoscope stiffening devices and enzymatic detergents for decontamination of medical devices. Over the years we have provided clients with a wide variety of products to ensure that their endoscopes and surgical instruments are safe and clean.
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