Novartis AG is a holding company, which engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products. It operates through the following segments: Innovative Medicines, Sandoz, and Corporate. The Innovative Medicines segment researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells patented pharmaceuticals, and is composed of two business units: Novartis Oncology and Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The Sandoz segment develops, manufactures and markets finished dosage form medicines as well as intermediary products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients. The Corporate segment refers to group management and central services. The company was founded on February 29, 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Part of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Zimmer Technology, Inc. is an American company involved in surgical and medical instruments and apparatus.

Part of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Biomet CV is a Dutch company. The firm manufactures medical instrument and aids.

Merck & Co., Inc. is a health care company, which engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, and Other. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets animal health products, such as pharmaceutical and vaccine products, for the prevention, treatment and control of disease in livestock, and companion animal species. The Other segment consists of sales for the non-reportable segments of healthcare services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

Hip Hope Technologies (HHT) was founded in 2011, driven by a high motivation for providing a viable solution to the deadly epidemic of hip fractures among senior people. The company came up with a paradigm-breaking protection approach and managed to employ inventive ideas and technological innovations, overcoming the pitfalls of previous attempts to provide effective active protection against fall-related hip fractures. Hip-Hope™ R&D effort has been supported by Israel Office of Chief Scientist and by private investors. The company’s management team and advisory board members are characterized by their vast acquired professional experience, in diversified managerial positions in the hi-tech industry and additional fields. The company’s sub-contractors were carefully selected, based on their proven professional track-record and leadership in their fields of expertize. Their field research partners are leading medical centers in Israel and abroad. Hip-Hope™ Beta device will be launched in November 2014, at MEDICA trade fair in Dusseldorf Germany.

pSiMedica Ltd., a subsidiary of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a British company located in Malvern focused on commercial physical and biological research. The firm was founded by Sam di Giacomo. Roger Aston is currently the CEO of the company. On August 05, 2004 EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. acquired pSiMedica Ltd. for $40.97 million.

Stryker European Holdings I LLC, part of Stryker Corp., is an American company providing investment services.

A Plus Biotechnology Co., Ltd. engages in research and development, manufacture, and sales of orthopedic medical equipment. Its products include orthopediatrics pedinail systems, anatomical fixes, dynamic compression locking plates, cable fixation systems, and trochanter hip screws. The company was founded on September 4, 2009 and is headquartered in New Taipei, Taiwan.

DePuy Products, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson, is a company headquartered in the United States. The firm manufactures and distributes orthopaedic devices.

Changzhou Aosmai Medical Equipment Co., Ltd., established on 2002-12-04, Business scope includes medical device production[Three categories6846Implantable materials and artificial organs,Class I medical device,Class II6810Orthopedic surgery(orthopedics)Surgical Instruments];medical instruments(limit<Medical Device Business License>Approved scope)Sales;Manufacturing of light sources for medical devices.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

Novartis Pharma GmbH engages in the production and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm establishes and operates institutes for the development of medicinal products. It also conducts research and development in the field of pharmacy. The company was founded by Johann Rudolf Geigy-Gemuseus in 1758 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Chengdu Langli Pension Industry Development Co., Ltd., established on 2012-02-28, The scope of business includes research on daily-use products for the elderly,design and sales(Including online sales);Decoration engineering design and construction;Elderly Care Services(Branches are restricted to choose another venue for operation);Social care and assistance services(Branches are restricted to choose another venue for operation);family service;Software Development for Computer Systems,technology transfer,technical consulting,Technical Services;Consultation on business information,manage;Tourism resource development;furniture,electronic product,medical instruments(II,Class III),Rubber and Plastic Products,cleaning tools,clothing,Instrumentation,Wujinjiaodian,building decoration materials,daily necessities,Wholesale and retail of sporting goods(Including online sales);Import and export.(The above business scope does not include national laws,Administrative regulations,Items prohibited or restricted by the State Council,Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments).

Orthofix SRL manufactures and markets medical devices. The company was founded byGiovanni de Bastiani in 1980 and is headquartered in Bussolengo, Italy.

Jiangsu Ideal Medical Science & Technology Co. Ltd., part of Shanghai Kinetic Medical Co., Ltd., is a company headquartered in Zhangjiagang, China, that manufactures and distributes medical equipment. Shanghai Kinetic Medical Co., Ltd. acquired Jiangsu Ideal Medical Science & Technology Co. Ltd. from Zhangjiagang Jinxiang Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. on November 19, 2014 for $114.87 million.

Zimmer, Inc. provides joint replacement solutions. The firm products include trauma and dental implants and orthopaedic surgical products. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

Hologic engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of medical imaging systems and diagnostic and surgical products focused on the healthcare needs of women. Products The company operates in four segments: Breast Health; Diagnostics; GYN Surgical; and Skeletal Health. BREAST HEALTH PRODUCTS The company's breast health business offers a line of breast imaging products, including the Selenia full field digital mammography system, a series of screen-film mammography systems, breast biopsy image guidance systems, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems for both screen-film and digital mammography, and DirectRay digital detectors. Its breast health business also includes its Interventional Breast Solutions family of products including breast biopsy devices, its MammoSite radiation therapy system and the MammoPad breast cushion. The company's photoconductor coating business, which it acquired in connection with its acquisition of its selenium coating capabilities for its digital detectors, is also a component of its breast health business. DirectRay Digital Detector: The company's DirectRay flat panel detector technology employs an amorphous selenium (a-Se) photoconductor to directly convert x-ray photons into an electrical signal. Selenia Full Field Digital Mammography System: The Selenia full field digital mammography system is based on its proprietary, amorphous selenium DirectRay digital detector, which preserves image quality by using amorphous selenium to directly convert x-rays to electronic signals, without first converting them to light. This direct conversion process preserves image sharpness by eliminating light diffusion.

Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation Hallym University is a private company headquartered in the South Korea. The firm provides office support services.