Candela Wins Brazilian Market Approval; Multiple Products Approved.WAYLAND, Mass.--(BW HealthWire)--June 23, 1999-- Candela candela (kăndĕ`lə), in weights and measures: see candle. A unit of measurement of the intensity of light. Part of the SI system of measurement, one candela (cd) is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a radiant intensity Corporation (Nasdaq:CLZR) said today that the Brazilian Ministry of Health has approved several of its products for marketing into Brazil. Candela's President and Chief Executive Officer, Gerard E. Puorro, said, "Brazil is one of the world's largest markets for plastic surgery. We are optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op that our leading edge products will be well received by the over 16,000 dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons who practice in Brazil." William B. Kelley, Candela's Vice President of North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and Latin American Sales, said, "Our GentleLASE(TM), ScleroPLUS(TM) and ALEXLAZR(TM) have all been approved, and shipments of demonstration units will begin immediately. In conjunction with our distribution partner, D.F. Vasconcellos S.A., we are developing a launch plan that will address the unique financing hurdles faced by our customers, and allow us to take full advantage of this opportunity over term." About Candela Candela Corporation develops, manufactures, and distributes innovative clinical solutions that enable physicians, surgeons and personal care practitioners to treat selected cosmetic and medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. using lasers, cryosurgery cryosurgery (krī`ōsr'jərē), bloodless surgical technique using a supercooled probe to destroy diseased or superfluous tissue. and other proven technologies. Founded near Boston in 1970, Candela markets and services its products in over 40 countries from offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Asia. Candela established the aesthetic laser market 11 years ago. With an installed base of over 2,000 lasers worldwide, more than 500,000 aesthetic laser procedures are performed annually with Candela laser systems. For more information about Candela, visit the company's web site at http://www.clzr.com. This press release includes certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements are subject to risks that could cause the actual results to vary materially, including negative developments relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc unforeseen order cancellations or push-outs, Candela's strategic relationships, the impact of intense competition and changes in the laser industry. |
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