American Medical Systems, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minn., is a
diversified supplier of medical devices and procedures to cure erectile
dysfunction, benign prostate hyperplasia, incontinence, menorrhagia,
prolapse and other pelvic disorders in men and women. These disorders
can significantly diminish one’s quality of life and profoundly affect
social relationships. In recent years, the number of people seeking
treatment has increased markedly as a result of longer lives,
higher-quality-of-life expectations and greater awareness of new
treatment alternatives. American Medical Systems’ products reduce or
eliminate the incapacitating effects of these diseases, often through
minimally invasive therapies. The Company’s products were used to treat
approximately 320,000 patients in 2008.