Cardica, Inc.
Medical Equipment ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Cardica, Inc. designs and manufactures proprietary devices that automate the connections between blood vessels during coronary artery bypass graft and other grafting surgeries. These automated anastomosis products are intended to replace hand-sewn connections, which can be time-consuming and difficult for surgeons. The company is based in Redwood City, California, and employs a small to mid-sized team. Within the medical equipment manufacturing industry, Cardica focuses on tools used for vascular connections in cardiac procedures. Its automation approach targets surgeons performing these procedures by offering solutions meant to streamline vessel joining during surgery.