Cardio Vascular Medical Device Corp. (CVSL.OB),
http://www.CVSLMEDICAL.COM, a leading developer of advanced cardiovascular
surgery technology, today announced that the company's Board of Directors has
decided to initiate patent applications in Europe, Canada and the Far East
for its proprietary next-generation "steerable guidewire" applicable for all
angioplasty (PCTA) procedures.
Cardio Vascular Medical Device already holds a US patent for the
innovative guidewire. The company has elected to apply for the additional
patents in order to penetrate a worldwide commercial marketplace for the
life-saving angioplasty procedure.
Angioplasty is a common procedure that is performed to widen narrowed or
obstructed blood vessels. The procedure is often performed in place of, or
before a more invasive and potentially life-threatening bypass surgery is
needed. Angioplasty that is performed before an artery is fully-blocked can
prevent the onset of heart attacks.
More than seven million angioplasties are performed worldwide each year.
The potential addressable market for angioplasty equipment exceeds $500
million.
According to the World Health Organization, some 7.2 million men and
women die as a result of cardiac heart disease. Heart disease is the leading
cause of death for both women and men in the United States.
"Filing these additional patent applications is the first stage in aiding
cardiologists in the process of saving lives across the globe," stated Eli
Gonen, CEO of Cardio Vascular Medical Device Corp.
"The ability to steer our guidewire during angioplasty procedures using
our patented flexi-tip enables more difficult procedures to be completed with
greater ease, and speeds overall procedure time," Gonen added. "Due to these
significant advantages, Cardio Vascular Medical Device's guidewire has the
opportunity to become the guidewire of choice for surgeons throughout the
world."
Forward-Looking Statements
This letter contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements
are inherently uncertain, based on current expectations and assumptions
concerning future events or future performance of Cardio Vascular Medical
Device Corp. and its technologies. In evaluating such statements, prospective
investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified
in this release, as actual results may differ materially from those indicated
in the forward-looking statements. Cardio Vascular Medical Device Corp.
public filings may be viewed at www.sec.gov.
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Media Relations
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Asher Zwebner
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Source: Cardio Vascular Medicine Device Corp.
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