Cordis (medical)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 (as The Medical Development Corporation) |
| Founder | Dr. William P. Murphy Jr. |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Medical devices |
Number of employees | 3,500 |
| Website | Cordis.com |
Cordis is an American international medical company that develops and manufactures medical devices for diagnostics and interventional procedures to treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. The company operates in the North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America markets.
Cordis was founded in 1957 by Dr. William P. Murphy Jr. as The Medical Development Corporation in Miami, Florida. Currently, the company is jointly headquartered in Baar, Switzerland and Santa Clara, California. The headquarters also act as a hub for Cordis' operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The North American operations are based out of the San Francisco Bay area. The Asia-Pacific hub is located in Singapore, and the Latin American hub is in Puerto Rico.