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American Medical Systems
Company Overview
American Medical Systems (AMS) was founded in 1972 by Robert Buuck, Gerald Timm, Ph.D., William Bradley, M.D. and F. Brantley Scott, M.D. That year, Dr. Scott implanted the first urinary sphincter for incontinence.
Company engineers then developed the first inflatable penile prosthesis for erectile dysfunction. In its early days, AMS also built the foundation for its strong physician relationships by developing surgical seminars and practice management programs.
AMS was acquired by Pfizer Inc. in 1985 and continued adding to its portfolio of solutions, then focusing on men's pelvic health. In September 1998, a group of investors led by E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co., LLC, acquired AMS from Pfizer.
The acquisition led to new opportunities for growth such as developing a suite of solutions focusing on women's pelvic health. In 2000, AMS completed its initial public offering of common shares. AMS trades on NASDAQ under the symbol AMMD.
From that first groundbreaking procedure, the company has grown into a worldwide, world-class leader in advanced medical technologies. Today AMS employs more than 600 people worldwide, including the industry's largest sales team who works closely with our physician customers. We provide safe, innovative, effective Solutions for Life to patients in more than 60 countries.
Making a Difference
AMS is a dynamic, growing company that offers many benefits to its employees. Perhaps the most compelling benefit of all is the knowledge that at the end of each work day, AMS employees have improved someone's life. This sense of purpose is energizing and rewarding.
What makes us different from other medical device firms? AMS offers the industry leadership and stability of a 33-year-old global organization plus the excitement and opportunity of an entrepreneurial company. Others are hard-pressed to match that winning combination.
In addition to our corporate headquarters and global manufacturing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AMS has employees in Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia Pacific, Latin America and China. We expect to grow substantially over the next few years.
Company engineers then developed the first inflatable penile prosthesis for erectile dysfunction. In its early days, AMS also built the foundation for its strong physician relationships by developing surgical seminars and practice management programs.
AMS was acquired by Pfizer Inc. in 1985 and continued adding to its portfolio of solutions, then focusing on men's pelvic health. In September 1998, a group of investors led by E.M. Warburg, Pincus & Co., LLC, acquired AMS from Pfizer.
The acquisition led to new opportunities for growth such as developing a suite of solutions focusing on women's pelvic health. In 2000, AMS completed its initial public offering of common shares. AMS trades on NASDAQ under the symbol AMMD.
From that first groundbreaking procedure, the company has grown into a worldwide, world-class leader in advanced medical technologies. Today AMS employs more than 600 people worldwide, including the industry's largest sales team who works closely with our physician customers. We provide safe, innovative, effective Solutions for Life to patients in more than 60 countries.
Making a Difference
AMS is a dynamic, growing company that offers many benefits to its employees. Perhaps the most compelling benefit of all is the knowledge that at the end of each work day, AMS employees have improved someone's life. This sense of purpose is energizing and rewarding.
What makes us different from other medical device firms? AMS offers the industry leadership and stability of a 33-year-old global organization plus the excitement and opportunity of an entrepreneurial company. Others are hard-pressed to match that winning combination.
In addition to our corporate headquarters and global manufacturing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AMS has employees in Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia Pacific, Latin America and China. We expect to grow substantially over the next few years.
Company Summary
Name
American Medical Systems
Number of Employees
500 or more
Website
Phone
(952) 930-6184
Fax
(952) 930-6514