Our AMS Japan Inc. office in Tokyo gives us the ability to build relationships with physicians throughout Japan. These relationships will support delivery of pelvic health solutions for Japanese patients to improve their quality of life.
As part of American Medical Systems, Inc., headquartered in Minnesota USA, we also have a strong network of sales organizations and distributor relationships in over 70 countries, allowing our products to treat over 320,000 patients annually.
Our Leadership
Susumu Kurata
President & Representative Director
AMS Japan Inc.
Kurata joined AMS Japan in April of 2010. Kurata has a wealth experience in top management positions in Japanese subsidiaries of U.S. companies, and he served as the president of Wyeth K.K. (Japan) until the end of 2008. With over 30 years of experience in medical devices and pharmaceuticals while holding key positions at Teva Pharmaceutical, Boston Scientific, Johnson and Johnson Medical, and Baxter, Kurata is expected to utilize his wealth of expertise in sales channel development and new product introduction at AMS Japan.
Press Releases
American Medical Systems, Inc.
American Medical Systems is the world's leading company focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing medical devices that restore male and female pelvic health. We are committed to serving the increasing number of people worldwide coping with male and female incontinence, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorders, urethral strictures and other pelvic floor conditions including prolapse. These conditions significantly diminish one's quality of life and profoundly affect social relationships.
Our products allow surgeons to restore dignity and control to their patients through the delivery of therapies or the surgical implantation of medical devices. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for quality and technical innovation. We strive to make our products minimally invasive and long lasting. We work in partnership with urologists, gynecologists and urogynecologists, supporting their needs and collaborating with them on new technologies that can be delivered in the hospital or the office.
The number of people living with pelvic health disorders is rapidly increasing, yet most of these people are not aware of our solutions. We will continue supporting these men and women achieve their desired quality of life.
Learn more about American Medical Systems, Inc. at www.americanmedicalsystems.com.
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