AVS is an early-stage medical device company focused on safely and effectively treating severely calcified arterial disease. It was founded in 2018 by Hitinder Gurm, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Clinical Officer at University of Michigan, and Robert Chisena, Ph.D., Chief Technical Officer at AVS. They are redefining interventional therapy for severely calcified lesions with their Pulse IVL System, which uses a novel pulsatile mechanism of action to shatter calcium and expand narrowed vessels, all with a single device. 

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Mark Toland

Sean Gilligan

Beatriz Vendrell-Velez, MPH

Susie McAfee, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Robert Lavado

Robert Chisena

The Engineering Team at AVS is responsible for the design, development, and refinement of innovative medical devices, specifically the Pulse IVL System. This team collaborates on creating cutting-edge engineering solutions to effectively treat severely calcified arterial disease, ensuring the device meets stringent safety and efficacy standards. Their diverse expertise in research and development, systems engineering, and product design drives the advancement of interventional therapy technologies within the company.

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