E-Z-EM introduces new angiographic catheter for improved abdominal aortography; Studies show Soft-Vu OMNI flush catheter can improve opacification of renal arteries and abdominal aorta.WESTBURY, N.Y.--(HealthWire)--Jan. 24, 1996--E-Z-EM Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :EZMA and EZMB) today announced that its AngioDynamics division has introduced a new catheter for improved abdominal aortography aortography /aor·tog·ra·phy/ (a?or-tog´rah-fe) radiography of the aorta after introduction into it of a contrast material. a·or·tog·ra·phy n. and easier and faster studies of the iliac arteries and arteries of the lower extremities. The new catheter is being marketed under the name Soft-Vu(R) OMNI OMNI Omnidirectional OMNI Organising Medical Networked Information OMNI Opportunities for Micronutrient Interventions Project OMNI Operating Missions as a Node on the Internet (NASA networking project) (TM) Flush Catheter and is patent pending. "A special design permits concentration of the iodinated contrast media in a tight bolus bolus /bo·lus/ (bo´lus) 1. a rounded mass of food or pharmaceutical preparation ready to swallow, or such a mass passing through the gastrointestinal tract. 2. a concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation, e. , with little reflux," said Eamonn Hobbs, General Manager of AngioDynamics. "As our studies have shown, this can improve opacification of the renal arteries and abdominal aorta during flush abdominal aortography procedures," said Hobbs. "A specially shaped tip allows the catheter to be pulled over the aortic bifurcation Bifurcation A term used in finance that refers to a splitting of something into two separate pieces. Notes: Generally, this term is used to refer to the splitting of a security into two separate pieces for the purpose of complex taxation advantages. for improved studies of the iliac arteries, with a potential for reduced use of expensive iodinated contrast media. In addition, the Soft-Vu(R) OMNI(TM) Flush Catheter allows for rapid selection of the contralateral contralateral /con·tra·lat·er·al/ (-lat´er-al) pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the opposite side. con·tra·lat·er·al adj. iliac artery, potentially saving a catheter exchange and reducing the time of the procedure and the amount of radiation to the patient." The diagnostic procedures which can potentially benefit from the Soft-Vu(R) OMNI(TM) Flush Catheter are performed several million times annually on a worldwide basis. This new product is part of an extensive product line of AngioDynamics catheters, guidewires, entry needles and angiographic accessories. E-Z-EM Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of contrast agents, for gastrointestinal radiology, has supplied the medical imaging community with cost-effective products for over 33 years. Headquartered in Westbury, E-Z-EM had sales of over $97 million in fiscal 1995. The company's common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange (AMEX) Stock exchange in the U.S. Originally known as “the Curb,” it began as an outdoor marketplace in New York City c. 1850. It moved indoors to its present location in the Wall Street area in 1921. under the symbols EZMA and EZMB. For additional information on E-Z-EM, including a copy of the company's latest annual report, please contact Frank Kerrigon at 1-800-544-4624, ext. 325. CONTACT: AngioDynamics Division Michael Cody, 518/798-1215 ext. 140 |
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