Curon Medical, Inc.
Medical Devices & Tech
46117 Landing Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
phone: (510) 661-1800
fax: (510) 661-1899
Symbol CRNM
Exchange .pk
Founded 1997
Employees 68
www.curonmedical.com
Research Sector Medical Devices & Tech
Summary Description
Bankrupt
Management
Larry C. Heaton II, President and CEO; Alistair F. McLaren, CFO; Patrick J. Rimroth, Sr. VP of Operations and R&D, Carlos Babini, Exec VP of Sales & Marketing
Ownership
Financials


* numbers in thousands

 
Keywords
gastrointestinal, gastroesophageal, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gerd, radiofrequency, radiofrequency generators, disposable devices, incontinence, fecal incontinence, bowel

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Description
Curon Medical has filed for bankruptcy in November 2006. Curon Medical develops, manufactures and markets radiofrequency generators and single-use disposable devices for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
Products / Services
Curon's products include the Stretta System for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the Secca System for treatment of fecal incontinence.
Technology / Differentiation
The Stretta System uses radiofrequency energy to create thermal lesions in the muscle of the lower esophageal sphincter and upper portion of the stomach. As the lesions heal, the tissue contracts, resulting in a reduction of reflux episodes and improvement in symptoms. The Secca System uses the same radiofrequency technology to treat fecal incontinence.
Market / Customers
Curon sells its products to general surgeons, gastroenterologists, and colon and rectal surgeons through a direct sales force, manufacturing representatives and third-party distributors. The company estimates there are 9500 medical professionals who actively perform endoscopy and 4200 surgeons that perform colorectal surgery in the U.S.
Competitors / Substitutes / Alternatives
CR Bard, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, United States Surgical Corp.


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