Altus CoolGlide Granted Permanent Hair Reduction Clearance.Business Editors/Medical Writers BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Jan. 15, 2001 Altus Medical announced today that it has been granted clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) to market the CoolGlide(TM) aesthetic laser system for permanent hair reduction. This clearance, the first given to a product with CoolGlide's unique wavelength, was supported with data from a long-term clinical study. Suzanne Kilmer, M.D., director of the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern and principal clinical investigator A clinical investigator involved in a clinical trial is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted according to the signed investigator statement, the investigational plan, and applicable regulations; for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects under , commented, "The clinical data collected over the course of the study demonstrates that the CoolGlide is safe and effective for permanent hair reduction." She added, "This is exciting news for practitioners interested in offering their patients permanent hair reduction provided by safe, state-of-the-art laser technology." CoolGlide provides a fast, safe and effective way to remove unwanted hair in the broadest range of skin types including tanned patients. In addition to removing unwanted hair, the system is now cleared for the treatment of a broad range of vascular lesions, including leg veins. Kevin Connors Kevin Connors is currently a sports reporter and sports anchor for WCBS-TV (CBS 2) in New York City, the flagship station of CBS Television Network. Kevin (K.C.) Connors joined WCBS Newsradio 880 in 2005 as the PM Drive Sports Anchor after spending eight years in television , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Altus Medical, stated, "We are pleased with the clinical study results which were instrumental for the FDA permanent hair reduction clearance. Altus will continue to conduct sound clinical research to determine the performance of our products going forward." About Altus Medical Altus Medical develops, manufactures and markets aesthetic laser systems for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and other practitioners. Altus Medical is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . For additional information, contact Steven P. Duddy at Altus Medical at 650/552-9700 or visit us at www.altusmedical.com. |
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