American Medical Systems Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,255

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 8

American Medical Systems General Information

Description

Manufacturer of urological devices. The company develops and delivers medical solutions for pelvic health disorders. It offers products for erectile restoration and a product for men's urinary incontinence, including products and therapies targeted at the men and women's pelvic health conditions.

Contact Information

Website
visitams.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 10700 Bren Road West
  • Minnetonka, MN 55343
  • United States
+1 (952)
Primary Industry
Therapeutic Devices
Other Industries
Other Devices and Supplies
Acquirer
Boston Scientific
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 10700 Bren Road West
  • Minnetonka, MN 55343
  • United States
+1 (952)

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American Medical Systems Valuation & Funding

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American Medical Systems Patents

American Medical Systems Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20220323153-A1 Side-fire laser fiber having a molded reflective surface Pending 19-Mar-2015
US-11399892-B2 Side-fire laser fiber having a molded reflective surface Active 19-Mar-2015
US-20180049806-A1 Side-fire laser fiber having a molded reflective surface Active 19-Mar-2015
US-10454237-B2 Dual wavelength surgical laser system Active 16-Dec-2014
US-20160166319-A1 Dual wavelength surgical laser system Active 16-Dec-2014 H01S3/109
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American Medical Systems Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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American Medical Systems Investments & Acquisitions (8)

American Medical Systems’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with NxThera for . The deal was made on 05-Oct-2011.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
NxThera 05-Oct-2011 Early Stage VC Therapeutic Devices
Laserscope 05-Jun-2006 Merger/Acquisition Surgical Devices
Solarant Medical 09-May-2006 Merger/Acquisition Medical Supplies
BioControl Medical (Implantable Electrical Stimulation Platform Technology based in Yehud, Israel) 26-Apr-2006 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Ovion 07-Jul-2005 Merger/Acquisition Therapeutic Devices
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American Medical Systems Exits (2)

American Medical Systems’s most recent exit was on 05-Oct-2011 from NxThera. The exit was categorized as with 8 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
NxThera 05-Oct-2011 Completed
  • 8 buyers
Ovion 07-Jul-2005 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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American Medical Systems FAQs

  • When was American Medical Systems founded?

    American Medical Systems was founded in 1972.

  • Where is American Medical Systems headquartered?

    American Medical Systems is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

  • What is the size of American Medical Systems?

    American Medical Systems has 1,255 total employees.

  • What industry is American Medical Systems in?

    American Medical Systems’s primary industry is Therapeutic Devices.

  • Is American Medical Systems a private or public company?

    American Medical Systems is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of American Medical Systems?

    The current valuation of American Medical Systems is .

  • What is American Medical Systems’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for American Medical Systems is .

  • How much funding has American Medical Systems raised over time?

    American Medical Systems has raised $299M.

  • Who are American Medical Systems’s investors?

    ABS Ventures, Endo International, Greylock, Pfizer (Pharmaceuticals), and The Vertical Group are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in American Medical Systems.

  • When was American Medical Systems acquired?

    American Medical Systems was acquired on 03-Aug-2015.

  • Who acquired American Medical Systems?

    American Medical Systems was acquired by Boston Scientific.

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