SALT LAKE CITY
BSD Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: BSDM) (“Company” or “BSD”), today reported the successful promotion of the MicroThermX® Microwave Ablation System (MicroThermX) at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) conference in Barcelona, Spain. Terumo Europe NV (Terumo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Terumo Corporation, used CIRSE as the main launching pad to showcase BSD’s MicroThermX as an integral part of its branded Interventional Oncology Solutions (IOS). CIRSE is the world’s largest and most prestigious conference in the field of minimally invasive image-guided therapies.
Hundreds of physicians attended the MicroThermX symposium, including key physician opinion leaders throughout Europe. Terumo, the leader in interventional oncology, now features MicroThermX as one of the key products in its interventional oncology portfolio: http://www.terumo-europe.com/endovascular/interventional-oncology-solutions/.
“We see tremendous opportunity for fast adoption in Europe for our MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System because the structure of the healthcare systems in the area is focused on cost-effective solutions and faster adoption of new superior technology,” said Harold Wolcott, BSD President and CEO. “The physician response and interest in the MicroThermX far exceeded our expectations. We are very pleased with our relationship with Terumo.”
About Terumo Corporation
A world leader in state-of-the-art medical devices and interventional oncology, Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation (TYO: JP:4543) reported 2013 sales of nearly $5 billion and has a market cap in excess of $8 billion. Through the sale and promotion of a high quality line of devices used for tumor embolization, the closing or blocking of blood vessels, Terumo Europe NV has established itself as a pioneer in the field of interventional oncology.
About the MicroThermX® Microwave Ablation System
The MicroThermX is a compact, mobile, state-of-the-art, proprietary system that includes a microwave generator, single-patient-use disposable antennas, and a thermistor-based temperature monitoring system. The innovative design of the MicroThermX is the first of its kind that allows delivery of higher power levels using a single generator. The MicroThermX utilizes innovative synchronous phased array technology that was developed and patented by BSD to provide a wide range of uniform zones of ablation. The MicroThermX includes innovative, high-end disposables (SynchroWave antennas) that are used in each ablation treatment and will provide a significant ongoing revenue stream. The soft tissue (tumor) ablation world market potential is estimated to exceed $2.3 billion. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Company a 510(k) clearance to market the MicroThermX for ablation of soft tissue. BSD has also received CE Marking for the MicroThermX System, which allows BSD to market the MicroThermX in Europe. CE Marking is also recognized in many countries outside of the EU, providing BSD the ability to market the MicroThermX to a number of international markets.
About BSD Medical Corporation
BSD Medical Corporation develops, manufactures, markets and services systems to treat cancer and benign diseases using heat therapy delivered using focused radiofrequency (RF) and microwave energy. BSD’s product lines include both hyperthermia and ablation treatment systems. BSD’s hyperthermia cancer treatment systems, which have been in use for several years in the United States, Europe and Asia, are used to treat certain tumors with heat (hyperthermia) while increasing the effectiveness of other therapies such as radiation therapy. BSD’s microwave ablation system has been developed as a stand-alone therapy to employ precision-guided microwave energy to ablate (destroy) soft tissue. The Company has developed extensive intellectual property, multiple products in the market and established distribution in the United States, Europe and Asia. Certain of the Company’s products have received regulatory approvals and clearances in the United States, Europe and China. For further information visit BSD Medical’s website at www.BSDMedical.com.
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