American Medical Systems

American Medical Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endo Pharmaceutical headquartered in Minnetonka, Minn., is a diversified supplier of medical devices and procedures to cure incontinence, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pelvic floor prolapse and other pelvic disorders in men and women. These disorders can significantly diminish oneâ€:tm: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 Systemsâ€:tm: products reduce or eliminate the incapacitating effects of these diseases, often through minimally invasive therapies. The companyâ€:tm:s products were used to treat more than 340,000 patients in 2010.

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