12 Private Medtech Companies That Are Crushing It12 Private Medtech Companies That Are Crushing It

Medtech analysts seem to be paying a lot of attention this year to private medical device companies. Earlier this year Canaccord Genuity's Jason Mills called attention to 16 potentially disruptive medtech companies in the private sector."Our research suggests there are a plethora of high-quality, highly-innovative and potentially disruptive medical technology companies in the private sphere, many of whom could explore the IPO route over the next several quarters," Mills wrote in that report. "It’s never too early for investors to start learning about these compelling stories."Then, in March, Needham & Co.'s Mike Matson highlighted six noteworthy private medical device companies he has found interesting this year. Now, Matson has released a new list that adds six more companies that have caught his eye.Without further ado, here is a full list of all 12 companies that Matson says investors may want to keep an eye on, along with his personal takeaways from meetings he's had with each company's management team.