Type Of Business:
Manufacturing Company
Marketing Area:
International
Domestic
Expertise:
Mr. Treu's expertise is in medical device system design, risk management and mechanical engineering.
Major Product/SVS:
Medical Devices including Home and Critical Care Dialysis Systems
Hobbies/Sports:
Fishing, Enjoying Sports
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation; Medical Devices and Systems in Home Care Applications and Renal Disease and Detoxification Committees.
IEC Expert Member for:
Medical Electrical Equipment and Systems for use in home Care Applications
Application of Risk Management to Information Technology
Hemodialysis Equipment
ISO Expert Member for:
Renal Replacement, Detoxification, and Apheresis
Industry:
Medical Instrumentation & Technology
State/Country of Origin:
USA
Date of Distinction:
9/10/2010
Work History:
NxStage Medical Inc
Aksys Limited Inc
Gambro
COBE Laboratories
Rockwell International, Collins Avionics Division
Career Achievements:
Mr. Treu has received more than 50 United States patents.
Design, Development, and successful launch of 5 Hemodialysis Systems
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
System Design Expertise of Medical Product Systems
Risk Management Analysis
Home, Critical Care, and In-center Renal Products
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
NxStage System One and PureFlow SL product systems design and launch.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Character
Technological Leadership
Ability to get the job done
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Eliminate greed and selfishness through loving one another
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Jesus Christ
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of his career are bringing life changing improvements to hemodialysis patients by providing better therapy outcomes, allowing patients to conduct their treatments when and where it is convenient for them, and solving many of the usability issues associated with performing complex medical treatments in the home environment.
Charity:
Young Men's Program, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his tenacity, dedication and to the support he receives from his team.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his desire to help others through the technology development.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Leading the Research Team in Designing New Features, Overseeing the Technology Development
Awards/Honors:
Co-chairman AAMI Medical Devices and Systems in Home Care Applications
56 US Patents in Health Care and Aviation fields
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Treu hopes to have the products at NxStage Medical, Inc. widely accepted in worldwide home dialysis.