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Clifton A.
Alferness is the founder of EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. (2003), Calibra Medical LLC (2004), InControl, Inc. (1990), Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. (2000), and Spiration, Inc. (1999).
He held various titles in these companies.
Mr. Alferness is also the founder of Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc., Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc., Archus Orthopedics, Inc. He held former jobs as Chief Executive Officer at Scout Medical Technologies LLC, Non-Executive Chairman at Intelesens Ltd., Partner at Aspen MedTech, Inc., Design Engineer at Medtronic USA, Inc., and Research Director at Physio Control International Corp.
(1975-1989).
Mr. Alferness received his undergraduate degree from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 1969.
Former positions of Clifton Alferness
| Companies | Position | End |
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Aspen MedTech, Inc.
 Aspen MedTech, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aspen MedTech, Inc. manufactures medical devices and equipment. It provides services in the areas such as drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, heart failure, obesity, otolaryngology, and interventional cardiology. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 24/08/2011 |
Scout Medical Technologies LLC
 Scout Medical Technologies LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Scout Medical Technologies LLC is a medical device incubation firm based in Kirkland, Washington. | President | 30/10/2008 |
Physio Control International Corp.
 Physio Control International Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Physio-Control International Corp. was previously designed, manufactured and sold integrated line of noninvasive emergency cardiac defibrillators, vital sign assessment devices, disposable electrodes and related data management software. It was headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/01/1989 |
Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc.
 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. provided medical devices. The firm's products were CorCap Cardiac Support Device is proprietary mesh wrap that is placed around the heart to provide gentle and permanent support. The company was founded in 1996 by Clif A. Alferness and was headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Founder | - |
Archus Orthopedics, Inc.
 Archus Orthopedics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Archus Orthopedics, Inc. develops implantable medical devices for spine disorders resulting from degenerative changes in the facet joints. Its products include Total Facet Arthroplasty System and Archus-UWABL spine simulator. Archus Orthopedics was founded by Scott J. Wolf in July 2001 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Founder | - |
Training of Clifton Alferness
| South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
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InControl, Inc.
 InControl, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd., InControl, Inc. manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. The company is based in Redmond, WA. The company was founded in 1990 by Kurt C. Wheeler, John M. Adams, Clifton A. Alferness, Michel E. Lussier. InControl was acquired by AirReps LLC from Boston Scientific Corp. on July 10, 2023. | Producer Manufacturing |
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
 Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. develops novel interventional tools for the treatment of heart failure and the related condition of mitral valve regurgitation. It offers the CARILLON Mitral Contour System, a proprietary and implantable device designed to be positioned in the coronary sinus vein using cardiac catheterization techniques. The firm also offers patient enrollment, clinical testing, and medical consulting services. The company was founded by James W. Fitzsimmons and Scott Jordan Wolf in 2001 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA. | Health Technology |
EndoGastric Solutions, Inc.
 EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. develops natural orifice surgical products and procedures to advance the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The firm offers EsophyX device and StomaphyX device. The company was founded by Stefan J. M. Kraemer, Clifton A. Alferness, Scott Jordan Wolf, James W. Fitzsimmons and John M. Adams in 2003 and is headquartered in Redmond City, WA. | Health Technology |
Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc.
Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. provided medical devices. The firm's products were CorCap Cardiac Support Device is proprietary mesh wrap that is placed around the heart to provide gentle and permanent support. The company was founded in 1996 by Clif A. Alferness and was headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Health Technology |
Archus Orthopedics, Inc.
Archus Orthopedics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Archus Orthopedics, Inc. develops implantable medical devices for spine disorders resulting from degenerative changes in the facet joints. Its products include Total Facet Arthroplasty System and Archus-UWABL spine simulator. Archus Orthopedics was founded by Scott J. Wolf in July 2001 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Health Technology |
Calibra Medical LLC
 Calibra Medical LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Calibra Medical LLC develops and markets medical devices and technologies in the diabetes sector. Its products include finesse and insulin delivery devices. The company was founded by Daniel Hawkins and Clifton A. Alferness in 2004 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Health Technology |
Aspen MedTech, Inc.
Aspen MedTech, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aspen MedTech, Inc. manufactures medical devices and equipment. It provides services in the areas such as drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, heart failure, obesity, otolaryngology, and interventional cardiology. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Health Technology |
Physio Control International Corp.
Physio Control International Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Physio-Control International Corp. was previously designed, manufactured and sold integrated line of noninvasive emergency cardiac defibrillators, vital sign assessment devices, disposable electrodes and related data management software. It was headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Health Technology |
Spiration, Inc.
 Spiration, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Spiration, Inc. developed, manufactured and marketed medical devices for the treatment of air leaks and lung disease. The company was founded in 1999 and was headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Health Technology |
Scout Medical Technologies LLC
Scout Medical Technologies LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Scout Medical Technologies LLC is a medical device incubation firm based in Kirkland, Washington. | Finance |
Intelesens Ltd.
 Intelesens Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Intelesens Ltd. develops and manufactures wireless vital signs monitoring devices for use primarily in remote patient monitoring and personal telehealth applications. It rdiac monitors, ambient assisted living products, electronic nose and biometric sensors, and electrodes, including defibrillation pads. The company was founded by John Anderson, Eric McAdams and James McLaughlin in 2000 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
Medtronic USA, Inc.
 Medtronic USA, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Medtronic Plc, Medtronic USA, Inc. distributes medical devices. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The CEO of the company is Douglas A. Hoekstra. | Distribution Services |
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