EnteroMedics Inc.

EnteroMedics Inc. (EnteroMedics) is a medical device company. The Company is focused on the design and development of devices that use neuroblocking technology to treat obesity, metabolic diseases and other gastrointestinal disorders. The Company’s neuroblocking technology, which is referred to as VBLOC therapy, is designed to intermittently block the vagus nerve using high frequency, low energy, electrical impulses. The Company’s initial product is the Maestro System, which uses VBLOC therapy to affect metabolic regulatory control, limits the expansion of the stomach, help control hunger sensations between meals, reduce the frequency and intensity of stomach contractions and produce a feeling of early and prolonged fullness. The Company has approvals to commercially launch its product, the Maestro Rechargeable System, in the United States, Australia, the European Economic Area and other countries.