AngioDynamics Announces Launch of the TOTAL ABSCESSION General Drainage Catheter.QUEENSBURY, N.Y. -- AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ANGO ANGO Algemene Nederlandse Gehandicapten Organisatie (Dutch: Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities) ) today announced the launch of the TOTAL ABSCESSION(R) general drainage catheter designed to percutaneously drain abscesses and other fluid collections. The TOTAL ABSCESSION drainage catheter is available immediately for distribution in the United States and worldwide. E[acute accent]The TOTAL ABSCESSION catheter features a tamper-resistant locking mechanism known as the VAULT(TM). This unique feature eliminates additional procedures to replace drainage catheters when the locking pigtail A cable that has an appropriate connector on one end and loose wires on the other. It is designed to patch into an existing line or to terminate the ends of a long run. Contrast with patch cord. shape becomes unlocked during routine catheter maintenance. The VAULT reduces physician time and increases patient comfort. E[acute accent]The TOTAL ABSCESSION catheter permits aspiration while the pigtail is in either the locked or unlocked position, allowing the physician accuracy in placement and greater versatility for draining complex situations. E[acute accent]"The VAULT locking mechanism represents significant value to both physicians and patients in terms of decreasing physician time and improving patient comfort," commented Eamonn P. Hobbs, president and chief executive officer of AngioDynamics. "TOTAL ABSCESSION reflects our continued dedication and commitment to providing new, innovative and proven solutions to our physician customers and we are very excited that this catheter is now available worldwide." E[acute accent]Al Concemi, product manager for drainage products, remarked, "The physician response to the TOTAL ABSCESSION catheter has been remarkable during our test market. The VAULT locking mechanism was well received and is seen as a clear improvement over existing devices. The TOTAL ABSCESSION is another example of our ability to innovate and bring value-added products to the market." E[acute accent]About AngioDynamics E[acute accent]AngioDynamics, Inc. (www.angiodynamics.com) is a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and other physicians for the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Definition Peripheral vascular disease is a narrowing of blood vessels that restricts blood flow. It mostly occurs in the legs, but is sometimes seen in the arms. . AngioDynamics, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad line of therapeutic and diagnostic devices that enable interventional physicians, such as interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons and others, to treat peripheral vascular diseases and other non-coronary diseases. The Company's diverse product line includes angiographic catheters, hemodialysis catheters, endovascular laser venous system products, PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. dilation dilation /di·la·tion/ (di-la´shun) 1. the act of dilating or stretching. 2. dilatation. di·la·tion n. 1. balloon catheters, image-guided vascular access vascular access Clinical medicine The ability to enter the vascular system; the ease with which the vascular system can be entered for administering therapy or obtaining blood for testing products, thrombolytic thrombolytic /throm·bo·lyt·ic/ (throm?bo-lit´ik) dissolving or splitting up a thrombus, or an agent that so acts. thrombolytic 1. dissolving or splitting up a thrombus. 2. an agent that dissolves or splits up a thrombus. products and drainage products. E[acute accent]The statements made in this document contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," or variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations. In addition to the matters described above, the ability of the Company to develop its products, future actions by the 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. or other regulatory agencies, results of pending or future clinical trials, results of pending patent litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , overall economic conditions, general market conditions, market acceptance, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the effects on pricing from Group Purchasing Organizations, competition, as well as the risk factors listed from time to time in the SEC filings of AngioDynamics, Inc., including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 28, 2005, may affect the actual results achieved by the Company. |
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