Supporting Organizations

Greater Memphis Medical Device Council (GMMDC)

The Greater Memphis Medical Device Council (GMMDC) was established in 2014 as a not-for-profit 501(C)(6) membership organization serving the Memphis metropolitan area. By combining their collective expertise, educational needs, and workforce opportunities, the Council is now serving as a benchmark model for success in organizing the regional medical device industry. The work of the GMMDC is directed by a Board of Directors and the members are professional business and industry leaders from the region. The mission of the GMMDC is to create a successful collaboration among member companies to identify shared economic development and workforce needs. This industry led initiative will advocate with state, local, and federal entities, economic development agencies, and educational institutions to effectively close the workforce gap for all levels of biomedical careers and support sustained industry growth. It is our vision to advocate for progressive changes that foster sustained economic growth and support the development of a comprehensive, world-class workforce serving the Memphis area biomedical industry.

Greater Memphis Medical Device Council (GMMDC)
Bartlett, TN
901-380-2710
www.gmmdc.org

Implant Surfaces

Implant Surfaces provides surfaces that deliver revolutionary performance for implants and devices, including:

IntimateBond^TM Osteoblast, its immuno-modulating surface, blocks fibroblasts and helps ensure osteoblast attachment and implant fixation. Implanted over 60,000 times, it is one of six immuno-modulating surfaces, each developed to attach a different cell type.
Shades^TM Color delivers color to not just titanium, but any metal, alloy, polymer, and ceramic in medical use whether molded, traditionally machined or 3D-printed.
KineticChrome^TM, a high-energy, high-adhesion, ultra-precise hexavalent chrome surface for demanding applications with the added advantage of being environmentally friendly.

Implant Surfaces
Longmont, CO
720-378-7845
www.implantsurfaces.com

MB Venture Partners

MB Venture Partners (MBVP) is a Memphis-based venture capital firm that provides capital and strategic direction to life science companies. MBVP was founded by Gary Stevenson and Joseph R. “Pitt” Hyde III. The firm invests primarily in medical device start-ups at all stages of development. We are especially interested in funding product solutions for musculoskeletal diseases. Johnson and Johnson, Medtronic, Smith + Nephew, Zimmer Biomet, and Wright Medical (now part of Stryker) have each acquired MBVP-funded start-ups. MBVP has been the largest sponsor and conference host of the Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference for more than 20 years.

MB Venture Partners
Memphis, TN
901-322-0330
www.mbventures.com