AngioDynamics Launches a Single Needle Radio Frequency Electrode for Multiple Small Lesion Ablations.QUEENSBURY, N.Y. -- AngioDynamics (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), a leading provider of innovative medical devices used by interventional radiologists and surgeons 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. , announced today that it has launched the RITA RITA Cardiology A clinical trial–Randomized Intervention Treatment of Angina–comparing the outcome of PCTA vs CABG in Pts with angina. See Angina, Angioplasty, CABG, Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. ([R]) UniBlate[TM], a scalable, single-needle radio frequency ablation electrode used to coagulate coagulate /co·ag·u·late/ (-lat) to undergo coagulation. co·ag·u·late v. To change from the liquid state to a solid or gel; clot. lesions during percutaneous, laparoscopic Laparoscopic A minimally-invasive surgical or diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible endoscope (laparoscope) to view and operate on structures in the abdomen. Mentioned in: Obstetrical Emergencies , and intraoperative surgical procedures. The UniBlate features a single, 17 gauge cannula electrode with a scalable active tip length of 1 to 2.5 centimeters. This novel feature allows the physician to perform multiple ablations with the same electrode; the physician can adjust the length of the active electrode to ablate areas between 1 and 3 centimeters in length and 1 and 2.5 centimeters in diameter, reducing the need to switch electrodes during a multiple ablation procedure. In turn, this minimizes a hospital's need to maintain an inventory of single electrode RF needles of varying sizes. The single needle design also provides an added level of safety for ablations that are needed near critical and delicate structures, when multi-tine electrode arrays are less desirable. With the UniBlate, AngioDynamics now provides interventional radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons a full line of RF devices capable of ablating a variety of lesions from one to seven centimeters in diameter. "The UniBlate enables the successful treatment of small tumors located in critical anatomical areas," said Riccardo Lencioni, MD, Professor of Radiology, University of Pisa The University of Pisa (Italian Università di Pisa) is one of the most renowned Italian universities. It is located in Pisa, Tuscany. It was formally founded on the September 3, 1343 by an edict of Pope Clement VI, although there had been lectures on law in Pisa since the . "In our practice, we see a number of patients with small liver or lung tumors in very difficult locations, where placement or deployment of an electrode array may be technically challenging. We have treated these patients safely and successfully with the UniBlate." Peter R. Mueller, MD, Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School (HMS) is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. It is a prestigious American medical school located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. and Head of Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital Health care The major teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, widely regarded as one of the best health care centers in the world concurred. "The UniBlate has become a valuable part of our RF armamentarium ar·ma·men·tar·i·um n. pl. ar·ma·men·tar·i·ums or ar·ma·men·tar·i·a The complete equipment of a physician or medical institution, including drugs, books, supplies, and instruments. ," said Dr. Mueller. "The electrode's small footprint is useful for treating lesions in difficult anatomic locations and its powerful profile allows us to treat lesions in a variety of organs." "The RITA line of RF ablation devices is the market leader and is well known among surgeons and interventionalists for its clinical efficacy," said Eamonn Hobbs, AngioDynamics 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. . "The UniBlate strengthens this offering by providing physicians with greater flexibility and safety in small lesion ablations. We have been delighted by the enthusiasm with which physicians have welcomed the UniBlate, and we are very encouraged by the clinical benefits that have been demonstrated in early cases. We look forward to its full commercial launch in November." AngioDynamics has begun a limited commercial launch of UniBlate, and the Company expects a full market launch on November 1. Professor Lencioni will be presenting data on his early clinical experience with the UniBlate at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) is the professional body of European interventional radiologists. The Society, which has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, was founded in 1985 and currently comprises approximately 1,300 members from annual scientific meeting in Athens, Greece held on Sept 8-12, 2007. 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. 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 products and venous products. 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 2, 2007, may affect the actual results achieved by the Company. |
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