03.10.2007 08:00:00
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Endologix Announces Successful Powerlink Deployments with Advanced Visiflex Integrated System
Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELGX) today announced the first seven Powerlink®
System procedures for the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal
aortic aneurysms (AAA) have been successfully performed using the Company’s
advanced Visiflex Integrated System, or Visiflex IS.
The Visiflex IS, Endologix’s third-generation
delivery system, is designed to simplify the endoluminal stent graft
(ELG) deployment and catheter withdrawal by eliminating the front sheath
that currently deploys the main body of the Powerlink System. The single
sheath design makes insertion through challenging iliac anatomy easier
giving physicians confidence to treat a broader spectrum of patients.
The Visiflex IS permits the operator to utilize the Powerlink System’s
outer sleeve as a 19 french hemostatic introducer sheath. This outer
sleeve acts as a conduit for adjunctive procedures and eliminates
catheter exchanges.
Of the first seven procedures using the Visiflex IS, one was performed
at the Southern Clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, one at the Imelda Hospital
in Bonheiden, Belgium, three at St. Joseph Hospital in Marseille,
France, and two at the Wilhelminenspital in Vienna, Austria.
Professor Dieter Raithel, M.D., Southern Clinic, stated, "Having
performed more than 480 successful Powerlink System implants, I
believe the Visiflex IS will simplify the access in extremely tortuous
and calcified vessels.”
Patrick Peeters, M.D., Imelda Hospital, stated, "The
new Visiflex IS delivery system has qualities comparable to a standard
introducer sheath, allowing me to position the ELG device even in
those patients with tortuous and compromised access vessels.”
Patrice Bergeron, M.D., St. Joseph Hospital, stated, "The
Visiflex IS’ built-in introducer sleeve
represents a significant improvement by facilitating a truly minimally
invasive stent graft delivery.” "Endologix is again leading the development
of innovative minimally invasive technology for the treatment of AAA,”
said Paul McCormick, president and CEO of Endologix. "We
believe the Powerlink System is very well positioned given our
first-in-class long-term clinical results and our ability to stay at the
cutting edge of innovation.”
The Powerlink with Visiflex IS has received CE Mark for distribution in
the European Union. The Visiflex IS is not approved for sale in the
United States.
About Endologix
Endologix, Inc. develops and manufactures minimally invasive treatments
for vascular diseases. Endologix's Powerlink System is an endoluminal
stent graft (ELG) for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). AAA is
a weakening of the wall of the aorta, the largest artery in the body,
resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. Once AAA develops, it continues
to enlarge and, if left untreated, becomes increasingly susceptible to
rupture. The overall patient mortality rate for ruptured AAA is
approximately 75%, making it the thirteenth leading cause of death in
the U.S. Additional information can be found on Endologix’s
Web site at www.endologix.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the
expected advantages of the Visiflex IS design, the accuracy of which are
necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties, all of which are
difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are
beyond the control of Endologix. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update its forward looking statements. Please refer to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the
Company’s other filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission for more detailed information regarding these
risks and other factors that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied.
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