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 News Release - November 10, 2008

Baxano, Inc. Names Tony Recupero as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 10 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Baxano, Inc. today announced the addition of Tony Recupero to its management team as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Recupero, a well known industry executive, is credited with developing the sales and marketing strategy that led to an impressive procedural growth and revenue ramp during his tenure at Kyphon from 1999-2004.

Commenting on the announcement, Jeff Bleich, CEO and founder of Baxano, said, "Over his career, Tony has demonstrated extraordinary leadership capabilities, strategic vision and a passion for driving new technologies into the market. He knows what it takes to turn an early stage company into a highly successful business. We are delighted to have Tony join us as a member of our senior executive team."

About Baxano

Based in Mountain View, California, Baxano, Inc. is focused on developing minimally invasive tools to restore spine function and preserve healthy tissue. For more information contact Sara Cromartie at 650.937.1400 or visit http://www.baxano.com


Source: Baxano

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