No, the Six Million Dollar Man isn't working at hearing technology firm Advanced Bionics. The company has the technology not to make a person "better, faster, and stronger," but instead to help people with severe to profound hearing loss to hear. A leading provider of cochlear hearing devices, Advanced Bionics makes the Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System, which includes a cochlear implant, sound processor, and other equipment that together can restore hearing to the deaf. The company provides mentoring and support services to implant customers worldwide. Advanced Bionics was acquired by global hearing aid manufacturer Sonova for $489 million in early 2010.

Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) closes the gap on gaping wounds. The company makes a wide range of professional woundcare and wound closure products sold under the ActiveHeal, LiquiBand, and LiquiShield brands. AMS sells its professional wound care products (gauzes, dressing) through distribution partners and directly to the UK National Health Service. The company's MedLogic unit provides suture-alternative wound closure products for use in emergency and operating rooms. AMS' products are sold throughout Europe, the UK, and the US. The company also manufactures private label products for other wound care companies and medical products distributors.

Aesculapius, the god of medicine, won't be unleashing his wrath on this company anytime soon. Aesculap, Inc. is the US-based unit of Aesculap AG, a leading global supplier of surgical instruments, which itself is a subsidiary of German medical device manufacturer B. Braun Melsungen. The company's products include handheld surgical instruments, implants, and sutures used in neurosurgery, as well as in cardiac, orthopedic, laparoscopic, reconstructive, thoracic, and gynecological surgical procedures. Aesculap, Inc. also makes electrosurgical devices and power systems, and it offers consulting, training, maintenance, and supply chain management services.

Aesculapius, the god of medicine, won't be unleashing his wrath on this company anytime soon. Aesculap, Inc. is the US-based unit of Aesculap AG, a leading global supplier of surgical instruments, which itself is a subsidiary of German medical device manufacturer B. Braun Melsungen. The company's products include handheld surgical instruments, implants, and sutures used in neurosurgery, as well as in cardiac, orthopedic, laparoscopic, reconstructive, thoracic, and gynecological surgical procedures. Aesculap, Inc. also makes electrosurgical devices and power systems, and it offers consulting, training, maintenance, and supply chain management services.

Getting ready for a dental implant, or just wanting to look that gift horse in the mouth? AFP Imaging (dba ImageWorks) can assist you. The company makes imaging systems, for medical, dental, veterinary, and industrial markets. Products range from good old-fashioned film-based X-ray machines and film processors to digital computed tomography scanners and three-dimensional digital radiography systems (including both the sensors and software to display images on computer screens). Its digital radiography systems are designed for use in both human and animal dental diagnostics. In addition to selling its own products, ImageWorks distributes imaging products from other manufacturers.

AGA Medical Holdings works to heal broken hearts. The company specializes in making medical devices for treating structural heart defects and vascular diseases. Its AMPLATZER occlusion devices use minimally invasive small catheters, which physicians can retrieve and position without the need for multiple devices or repetition of procedures. Approved for use in both Europe and the US, the company sell its devices in more than 100 countries. Its primary customers are pediatric cardiologists, radiologists, and vascular surgeons. Dr. Kurt Amplatz and director Franck Gougeon established AGA Medical Holdings in 1995. AGA Medical is being acquired bySt. Jude Medical.

Akers Biosciences,Inc. manufactures a variety of point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests. In addition to tests for such diseases as malaria, it has produced screening tools to detect drug and enzyme levels in blood. ABI has also developed sniffing devices to detect breath alcohol as well as diseases such as lung disease and diabetes through breath analysis. Another product whiffs for biological warfare agents in the air. Its Tri-Cholesterol product is a home-use test kit. ABI customers include healthcare facilities (hospitals, physicians' offices) as well as the US military and aid organizations.

When it comes to imaging, Alara is has all the bases covered. The company designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services computed radiography(CR) imaging systems for a variety of uses. Applications include filmless dental x-ray (DenOptix), bone mineral density testing (MetriScan), filmless x-ray (T-Series), and general medical radiography (CrystalView). The company also manufactures filmless x-ray systems for security applications under the T100 brand. Customers include hospitals, doctor and dentist offices, and specialty medical clinics. The company operates throughout the US and internationally through independent distributors.Alara was founded in 1994 as DenOptix and is helmed by James Walker.

Sterile and antiseptic aren't good attributes in a personality, but in medical wipes they're exactly what you're looking for. Alcavis International, also known as Alcavis HDC, makes chlorine-based, pharmaceutical-grade disinfectants. Its products include spray and liquid disinfectants, a machine that cleans and reprocesses kidney dialyzers, antiseptic hand sanitizers, and bleach disinfectant wipes. Alcavis' products are marketed to dialysis, dental, and veterinary care providers, as well as hospitals and nursing homes, through sales representatives and distributors in the Americas. Brands include AniosGel, Assist, Alcavis, ExSept, and Peracidin.

Alfa Scientific Designs makes the tests that ensure the workers of the world are clean and sober (as well as healthy). The company manufacturers point-of-care drug tests and other in vitro diagnostic devices for physicians, hospitals, occupational health centers, and the criminal justice system. Alfa Scientific Designs' products help to detect the presence of cancer markers, fertility hormones, drugs of abuse, and infectious diseases. Established in 1996, Alfa Scientific Designs provides products to clients around the globe through a wide network of distributors and through direct ordering from the company.

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