Clickmed Corporation Announces A Low Cost Generic Cryogen Replacement for Candela -CLZR- Lasers.GLOUCESTER, Mass--(BW HealthWire)--May 20, 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 (CLZR) Laser's Dynamic Cooling Device(TM) is seen by some as the major strategic advantage in Candela's business strategy. It mimics the razor/razor blade refill model followed by such companies as Gillette. By selling certain lasers, such as the GentleLase for hair removal at relatively low prices compared to the competition, Candela is able to make much of its profit on consumables. "It is not unusual to pay more for consumables over the life of the GentleLase than for the actual GentleLase itself", remarked dermatologist and experienced laser surgeon Richard J. Sharpe, M.D., M.S., Engineering, Chairman of Clickmed Corporation. "The major consumable A material that is used up and needs continuous replenishment, such as paper and toner. "The low-tech end of the high-tech field!" is Cryogen cry·o·gen n. A liquid, such as liquid nitrogen, that boils at a temperature below about 110 Kelvin (-160°C) and is used to obtain very low temperatures; a refrigerant. , which is unique to Candela lasers. Clickmed, by offering an ultra pure generic alternative to Candela Cryogen is giving the consumer a choice and at the same time, despite lower prices, predicts a substantial profit for Clickmed from the sale of our Cryogen replacement" stated Maureen H. McAloon, Ph.D., and President of Clickmed Corporation. With the launch of next week's aggressive marketing campaign we expect our initial sales, which were generated with light direct mail, and telemarketing to increase substantially. "Due to our lean and mean infrastructure, we are poised to make a substantial profit on this product despite our lower prices. Clickmed guarantees that its Generic Cryogen, which is manufactured in a fully 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. approved facility is of the same or higher quality than the Candela product" remarked Dr. McAloon. Clickmed Generic Cryogen can be used in the Candela GentleLase, the Candela Scleroplus and the Candela SPTL-1b. Should Candela license its DCD (Document Content Description) An XML schema language from Textuality, Microsoft and IBM that is implemented as an RDF vocabulary. It supports data typing and schema reuse and is the successor to XML-Data. See XML schema, RDF and XML. (Dynamic Cooling Technology), Clickmed will also enter the Generic Cryogen market for these applications. About Clickmed Clickmed Corporation develops, manufactures, and distributes innovative clinical software solutions, consumables for aesthetic systems, such as lasers and microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas, in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. devices and is developing innovative medical devices will that will 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, microdermabrasion and other new and innovative technologies. Clickmed was founded in Massachusetts in 1994. For more information about Clickmed, visit the company's web site at http://www.clickmed.com. |
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