AngioDynamics Expands PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter Portfolio with Introduction of Profiler(R).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 introduction of its Profiler([R]) Balloon Dilatation Catheter in the U.S. market. This new low profile balloon catheter is indicated for general percutaneous transluminal transluminal /trans·lu·mi·nal/ (trans-loo´mi-n'l) through or across a lumen, particularly of a blood vessel. trans·lu·min·al adj. Passing or occurring across a lumen. angioplasty (PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. ) of the iliac, femoral femoral /fem·o·ral/ (fem´or-al) pertaining to the femur or to the thigh. fem·o·ral adj. Of or relating to the femur or thigh. , and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous arteriovenous /ar·te·rio·ve·nous/ (-ve´nus) both arterial and venous; pertaining to or affecting an artery and a vein. ar·te·ri·o·ve·nous adj. Abbr. dialysis fistulae. PTA, an alternative to open vascular surgery, is a procedure used to restore blood flow through narrowed arteries that can be caused by congenital factors or as a result of atherosclerotic disease. PTA involves inserting a balloon catheter into a narrow or occluded blood vessel to recanalize and dilate dilate /di·late/ (di´lat) to stretch an opening or hollow structure beyond its normal dimensions. di·late v. To make or become wider or larger. the vessel by inflating the balloon. It is most commonly used to treat narrowing in the leg arteries, and can also be used to treat narrowing in veins. "The development of low profile PTA balloon technology allows physicians to perform angioplasty in a less-invasive manner, which improves the overall quality of patient care," commented Dr. John Aruny, Associate Professor and Co-Chief, Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Yale University School of Medicine. "This device, with its low profile configuration, is an excellent example of a new technology that limits the size of the introducer sheath to 5F while allowing inflation diameters up to 8mm. The ability to work through smaller sheaths will directly contribute to lessening puncture site morbidity," added Dr. Aruny. AngioDynamics' Profiler offers a broad range of low profile PTA balloons, with configurations of up to 8mm x 4cm balloons compatible with 5F sheaths, which provide access to small vessels, tortuous anatomy, and tight stenotic lesions. Additionally, the Profiler family offers a line of 9mm and 10mm balloons that are compatible with a 6F sheath. "The Profiler is an exciting new addition to our PTA product line and fits with AngioDynamics' strategy of providing innovative products that improve patient outcomes, care and comfort," commented Eamonn P. Hobbs, AngioDynamics' president and chief executive officer. "Along with the recent launch of the Smart Port[TM] CT, we continue to build our market opportunity through an increasingly diverse range of technologies." About AngioDynamics AngioDynamics, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists, surgeons, and other physicians for the minimally invasive treatment of cancer and 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. . The Company's diverse product line includes market-leading radiofrequency ablation systems, vascular access products, angiographic products and accessories, dialysis products, angioplasty products, drainage 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, embolization embolization /em·bo·li·za·tion/ (em?bo-li-za´shun) 1. the process or condition of becoming an embolus. 2. therapeutic introduction of a substance into a vessel in order to occlude it. products and venous products. More information is available at www.angiodynamics.com. Safe Harbor 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, overall economic conditions, general market conditions, market acceptance, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, the effects on pricing from group purchasing organizations and 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 June 3, 2006, may affect the actual results achieved by the Company. |
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