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Anthony Nobles, 42, has served as the Chief Science Officer since September 21, 2006, and continues to serve as our Chairman of the Board. Prior to that Mr. Nobles served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of the Company since the consummation of the merger of the Company with Sutura, Inc. (Prior Sutura) on August 19, 2005. Mr. Nobles co-founded Prior Sutura in 1996 with Mr. Ratering and served as Prior Sutura’s Chairman of the Board from the inception of Prior Sutura until consummation of the merger. He also served as Prior Sutura’s President and Chief Executive Officer since the inception of Prior Sutura until consummation of the merger, except for a brief period from January 2000 to October 2001 during which time he held the title of Chief Technology Officer. In addition, Mr. Nobles has founded other medical device companies with Mr. Ratering, for which he serves as an officer and director. He has been awarded various patents for medical devices for use in cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics/gynecology, and vascular & general surgery. | 