Candela and Beckman Institute agree to collaborate in developing new product.WAYLAND Wayland, town (1990 pop. 11,874), Middlesex co., E Mass., W of Boston; settled c.1638, inc. 1835. Electronic and chemical research is carried on there. , Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 1996--Candela Corp. (CLZR) announced today its intention to initiate, with the Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic (BLIMC) of the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). , a joint development program on a new proprietary dynamic cooling device that will enhance the effectiveness of laser skin treatments. The device was conceived at Beckman and will be perfected and clinically tested there. The company further stated that it has applied for Food and Drug Administration clearance of the unique device and is anticipating receiving it this summer. The dynamic cooling device, which is exclusively licensed by 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 from the University of California, is different from other skin cooling devices in that it selectively cools the top layers of the skin during laser treatments, thereby reducing thermal injury without affecting treatment efficacy. Although the potentials of the device have yet to be fully explored, it has already been shown to significantly reduce the pain of laser skin treatments. Michael W. Berns, Ph.D., director of the Beckman Laser Institute stated, "I am thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. that the dynamic cooling device developed by BLIMC scientists is moving close to becoming available for physician use, and we are looking forward to a continued relationship with Candela." CONTACT: Candela Corp Candela Laser Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR) is an American laser company that develops and sells medical lasers for cosmetic use located in Wayland, Massachusetts. History Candela Laser Corporation was founded in 1970. . Richard J. Olsen, 508/358-7400 x224 |
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