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CorVista Health (formerly known as Analytics 4 Life) is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of machine learning, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. The company offers a digital health using artificial intelligence to develop a completely new form of medical imaging. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Alivas Inc. is a medical company based in Hongo, Tokyo, Japan, focused on developing therapeutic medical devices specifically for refractory constipation. Established in 2017, Alivas operates as a joint venture between Stanford University and the University of Tokyo, collaborating under the Japan Biodesign program to foster innovation in medical device creation. The company's mission is to address unmet needs in the treatment of chronic constipation, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced medical technology.

Alivas Inc. is a medical company based in Hongo, Tokyo, Japan, focused on developing therapeutic medical devices specifically for refractory constipation. Established in 2017, Alivas operates as a joint venture between Stanford University and the University of Tokyo, collaborating under the Japan Biodesign program to foster innovation in medical device creation. The company's mission is to address unmet needs in the treatment of chronic constipation, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced medical technology.

SonoMotion Inc. develops non-invasive solutions for kidney stone disease. It offers Break Wave, which fragments large kidney stones; and Stone Clear that helps clear the resulting stone fragments within 15 minutes in an office setting and also without general anesthesia or X-ray radiation. SonoMotion Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in San Mateo, California.

PaMeLa Co., Ltd. is a medical device company based in Suita, Japan, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing innovative technology to measure pain experienced by patients during surgical procedures. By utilizing brain wave analysis, algorithms, and machine learning, PaMeLa aims to create an objective method for quantifying pain. This approach is intended to enhance medical care by providing a scientific basis for pain assessment, thereby improving patient outcomes and treatment strategies.

DO THE SAMURAI, Inc. develops Hotokami, a website which allows people to post about shrines and temples in Japan. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

A-Traction develops medical devices that enable surgeons to perform surgery with the help of robots. In A-Traction, with the goal of safer surgery, it has introduced a new concept called ANSUR wherein a robot is at your side as a partner. During the operation, the robot moves as a collaborator as the surgeon desires. The company was established with the aim of commercializing a surgery support robot that can compete with the world by taking advantage of the lightness of footwork called a venture, and have more patients receive high-quality surgery. A-Traction was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan.

BMG Incorporated specializes in the development and production of biodegradable and bio-absorbable polymer materials primarily for medical applications. Established in 1983 and based in Kyoto, Japan, the company offers a variety of products, including polyglycolide for multi-filament sutures, poly-l-lactide for bone fixtures, and poly L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone for monofilament sutures. Additionally, BMG develops other medical-use polymer materials and devices, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene for artificial joints, guided tissue regeneration membranes for dental use, and denture-base resins. The company's focus on innovative biomaterial products contributes to advancements in healthcare by providing effective and sustainable alternatives in medical solutions.

A-Traction develops medical devices that enable surgeons to perform surgery with the help of robots. In A-Traction, with the goal of safer surgery, it has introduced a new concept called ANSUR wherein a robot is at your side as a partner. During the operation, the robot moves as a collaborator as the surgeon desires. The company was established with the aim of commercializing a surgery support robot that can compete with the world by taking advantage of the lightness of footwork called a venture, and have more patients receive high-quality surgery. A-Traction was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan.

Biomedical Solutions, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing medical equipment for the treatment of intracranial infarctions. The company focuses on creating neurovascular intervention devices, including catheters and stents, aimed at addressing acute cerebral infarction. With a commitment to safety and efficacy, Biomedical Solutions strives to meet the needs of healthcare providers and enhance patient outcomes. The company's innovative devices feature a visibility marker to improve guidance during procedures and are designed to support a broad range of blood vessels while maintaining a low friction coefficient. Founded by Kazuya Shobayashi, who has a finance background, and his brother Yasuhiro, who holds a Ph.D. in engineering, Biomedical Solutions leverages their expertise to contribute to advancements in the medical device industry.