Founded in 1980, Trimedyne is a manufacturer of lasers and disposable fiber optic delivery devices for use in a variety of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including those in the fields of urology; orthopedics; ear, nose and throat surgery; gynecology; gastrointestinal surgery; and general surgery. The company s lasers and proprietary delivery systems are designed to reduce the bleeding and trauma of conventional surgery, reduce or eliminate hospital stays and shorten recuperation time. Cardiodyne, a 90 percent subsidiary of Trimedyne, is developing a heart revascularization laser system for cardiovascular surgeons and cardiologists to treat coronary artery disease, the largest single killer among medical conditions and diseases. Trimedyne is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.