Healthcare Industry News: microcoils
News Release - May 4, 2007
Micrus Endovascular Launches Cashmere Microcoil System to Treat Complex Cerebral Aneurysms
Softer Coil Completes Full Line Microcoil OfferingSAN JOSE, Calif.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Micrus Endovascular Corporation (Nasdaq:MEND ) today announced the worldwide market launch of its Cashmere(TM) microcoil system for the treatment of complex cerebral aneurysms. The Cashmere is a conformable, platinum, stretch-resistant microcoil designed to provide stable framing or filling of aneurysms that may require a softer microcoil, such as those with irregular shapes or ruptured aneurysms.
"The addition of the Cashmere system strengthens Micrus' position as a leader in the endovascular coil market. We now offer interventionalists superior clinical options in coil selection, even when treating delicate aneurysm walls in the most challenging cases," said John Kilcoyne, Micrus president and CEO. "Cashmere, one of the softest coils on the market today, seeks an aneurysm's shape through its innovative infinity loop design."
About Micrus Endovascular Corporation
Micrus develops, manufactures and markets both implantable and disposable medical devices used in the treatment of cerebral vascular diseases. Micrus products are used by interventional neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons primarily to treat cerebral aneurysms responsible for hemorrhagic stroke, a significant cause of death worldwide. The Micrus product line enables physicians to gain access to the brain in a minimally invasive manner through the vessels of the circulatory system. Micrus' proprietary, three-dimensional microcoils are unique in that they automatically deploy within the aneurysm, forming a scaffold that conforms to a wide diversity of aneurysm shapes and sizes. Micrus also sells accessory devices and products used in conjunction with its microcoils. For more information, visit www.micruscorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Micrus, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking information. Except for the historical information contained in this release, all forward-looking statements are predictions by the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management's current expectations. Such factors include the Company's dependence upon the continued growth in embolic coiling as a procedure to treat cerebral aneurysms, the Company's involvement in patent litigation with Boston Scientific Corporation, the Company's limited operating history and history of significant operating losses, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, which are difficult to predict, the Company's dependence on developing new products or product enhancements, challenges associated with complying with applicable state, federal and international regulations related to sales of medical devices and governing our relationships with physicians and other consultants, the Company's ability to compete with large, well-established medical device manufacturers with significant resources and other risks as detailed from time to time in the Company's final prospectus dated July 13, 2006 and reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements.
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