VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc.

VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. provides medical devices for the minimally invasive treatment of venous reflux disease, a progressive condition, which is the underlying cause of painful varicose veins. It sells the VNUS Closure system, which consists of a proprietary radiofrequency (RF) generator and disposable endovenous catheters and devices to close diseased veins through the application of temperature-controlled RF energy. The company’s VNUS Closure catheters are used by approximately 300,000 patients. It also provides devices for use in the minimally invasive treatment of other peripheral vascular diseases, including a device for use in peripheral arterial bypass and arteriovenous access procedures. In addition, the company offers sterile supply kits and other accessory supplies that are used to perform its Closure procedure; disposable devices to treat perforator vein reflux; instruments to remove varicose veins; compression stockings; and the U-Clip anastomotic device, which is used to attach blood vessels together in peripheral bypass and hemodialysis access procedures. It sells its products to hospitals, physicians, and physician groups through direct sales organizations in the United States and through distributors in international markets. VNUS Medical Technologies was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.