Company history

2009:
New product - Memocore™ 066 stent marker
In the end of 2009 the Memocore™ 066 stent marker was CE-marked and introduced to the Danish marked. The Memocore™ 066 is a stent marker used for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Demerger from Pnn Medical SA (Formerly Walsteen Medical SA)
The company demerged from the former Wallsten Medical SA. Pnn Medical A/S will focus on the development, production and sales & marketing of the Memokath™ urology stents as well as development of the Memocore™ (EBRT) stent marker. The Cavaterm™ business will be operated by the Swiss company Pnn Medial SA.

2007:
New identity
The company name is changed from Engineers & Doctors Wallsten Medical to: Pnn Medical A/S.

2005:
Merger between Engineers & Doctors A/S and Wallsten Medical SA
Having experienced heavy expansion and increased interest in the market for Minimal Invasive Treatment, Engineers & Doctors A/S decided to merge with the Swiss company, Wallsten Medical SA in May 2005.

2003:
Launch of the female catheter, emteva™
In 2003 the world's first 100% biodegradable catheter for women, emteva™, was test-launched in Denmark.

Establishment of Engineers & Doctors, Inc.
2003 also saw the establishment of Engineers & Doctors, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA, USA. The company was formed to assist in the management of clinical trials in the USA.

1997:
Establishment of SMP GmbH
In 1997 the German company SMP GmbH was established to secure full control of the manufacture of the metal stent part of the Memokath™ product line.

1995:
Introduction of the third generation Memokath™ stent
In 1995 the third generation Memokath™ stent was marketed for the treatment of obstruction in the ureteric level.

1992:
Introduction of the second generation Memokath™
In 1992 Engineers & Doctors introduced the second generation urological stent, the Memokath™. It was the world's first Nickel-Titanium long-term yet always removable stent. Clinical tests were arranged and confirmed the benefits of the Memokath™ stent as a safe and effective treatment for prostate obstruction due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Further technical refinement of the Memokath™ stent was applied to make Memokath™ competitive with regard to clinical outcome.

1987:
Engineers & Doctors A/S was founded
Engineers & Doctors was founded in 1987 by polymer engineer Erik Othel-Jacobsen and medical doctor Henrik Harboe. The mission was to develop equipment for Minimal Invasive Treatment of medically recognised diseases focusing on implants and other mechanical devices.
In collaboration with Herlev University Hospital in Copenhagen, Engineers & Doctors developed the first generation stent, the Prostakath™.