Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. | Introduction
Introduction
6901 Preston Road
Plano, Texas 75024
U.S.A.
Telephone: (972) 309-8000
Toll Free: (800) 727-7846
Fax: (972) 309-8150
Web site: http://www.ans-medical.com
Public Company
Incorporated: 1979 as Medicor, Inc.
Employees: 529
Sales: $120.7 million (2004)
Stock Exchanges: NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol: ANSI
NAIC: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (ANS) is a medical device company that makes implantable spinal cord stimulators and drug pumps to help alleviate chronic pain. Neurostimulation products include Renew, an externally powered radiofrequency system that uses an implanted receiver to send electrical energy to relieve pain caused by damaged nerves; Genesis, an internally implanted, adjustable device that sends energy to the spine through a pulse generator; GenesisXP, offering a larger battery than the Genesis system; GenesisRC, and the Eon Neurostimulation System, rechargeable implantable pulse generator (IPG) systems; and Rapid Programmer, a handheld, easy-to-navigate programmer for clinicians, allowing them to test and program ANS devices. The company's implantable drug pump therapy line consists of the AccuRx, which delivers a measured amount of intraspinal drugs to key points on the spine. The device's precision allows doctors to cut back on the amount of drugs a patient is required to take, thus limiting side effects. ANS is a public company based in Plano, Texas, listed on the NASDAQ.