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Volcano Announces Placement of 1,000th s5 and s5i IVUS Imaging System
Presence at the EuroPCR08
will highlight choice of different modalities
available
on single
integrated imaging platform
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May 12, 2008 -- San Diego and Brussels -- Volcano Corporation (Nasdaq: VOLC), a leading manufacturer and developer of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), functional measurement (FM) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, announced today the 1,000th worldwide placement of the newest s5 and s5i integrated imaging consoles since the formal launch in April of 2006. This announcement comes just prior to Volcano's participation in the EuroPCR 2008 Congress, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from May 12-15th. During the PCR, Volcano will highlight the s5i integrated Imaging System, complete with two new functionality options, which enable high frequency rotational IVUS and FFR to operate on the same platform as Volcano's phased array IVUS catheters.
Scott Huennekens, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Volcano, commented, "Reaching this milestone as quickly
as we have is a clear indication of the clinical adoption of IVUS and
FFR, and the competitiveness of our product. More and more physicians
are using intravascular imaging to measure lesion significance and
improve PCI technique. The ease of use and flexibility of our newest
systems have been very well received. These new systems are gaining
traction with both new IVUS users, as well as those who are looking
to replace their legacy IVUS technology."
The newest Volcano s5i integrated system now
available for evaluation is the only imaging system that accommodates
phased array IVUS, high frequency rotational IVUS, and integrated FFR
lesion severity assessment. Mr. Huennekens continued, "By adding high
resolution rotational IVUS and pressure-based FFR to our phased array
s5 imaging platform, we provide a level of technology, clinical utility
and convenience that is un-matched in the intravascular imaging field.
No other company provides a system that integrates this level of functionality
and convenience in a single platform. Our message now is simple: Volcano
offers physicians all three technologies on one system -- you can choose
which technology is best for your patient and clinical team."
Earlier generation consoles included only one of the three technologies now available on the s5i. If a hospital wanted to equip a new lab with all three technologies, they would have to acquire three separate consoles, each with a different measurement modality, training requirements and data storage protocols. The Volcano s5i can now accommodate three primary intravascular diagnostic tools in regular use by cardiologists today (high frequency rotational IVUS, fast and simple phased array IVUS, and pressure-based FFR guidewires) on
a single platform, making Volcano's s5 and s5i imaging systems more flexible than ever before.
Presence at EuroPCR08
Volcano's presence at the EuroPCR 2008 Congress in Barcelona
will include live case transmissions with IVUS, FFR, and OCT, scientific symposia
sponsorship, first-in-man clinical experience and live product demonstrations
at Volcano booth #B02. Volcano will also participate in the following scientific
symposia during the program.
Title Date & Time Location
"Controversies in Coronary
Intravascular Imaging" May 14th, 12:00 - 13:30 Room 3
"Optimizing stent implantation and
minimizing irradiation for complex
PCI" with GE Healthcare May 15th, 16:30 - 18:30 Room 6
"IVUS Virtual Histology for Physicians"
-- Training Village with Cordis May 13th, 16:00 - 17:30 Room 131
"IVUS Virtual Histology for cath lab
nurses and technicians" -- Training
Village with Cordis May 15th, 14:00 - 15:30 Room 131
About Volcano Corporation
Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC) offers a
broad suite of devices designed to facilitate endovascular procedures, enhance
the diagnosis of vascular and structural heart diseases and guide optimal therapies.
The company's intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) product line includes ultrasound
consoles that can be integrated directly into virtually any modern cath lab.
Volcano IVUS offers unique features, including both single-use phased array
and rotational IVUS imaging catheters, and advanced functionality options such
as VH(TM) tissue characterization and ChromaFlo(R). Internal DICOM networking
provided by DICOM by Merge. Volcano also provides functional measurement (FM)
consoles and single-use pressure and flow guide wires and is developing a line
of ultra high-resolution Optical Coherence Tomography systems and catheters.
Currently, more than 3,200 Volcano IVUS and FM systems are installed worldwide,
with approximately half of its revenues coming from outside the United States.
For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.volcanocorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in
this press release regarding Volcano's business that are not historical facts
may be considered "forward-looking statements," including statements regarding
the company's success and timing of product development and new product introductions,
including the installations of the Volcano imaging systems, the expected performance
of its products and product enhancements, the integration of our products into
new or existing cath labs, and market penetration, conditions and expectations.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current, preliminary expectations
and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause Volcano's results
to differ materially and adversely from the statements contained herein. Some
of the potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
from the results predicted are detailed in the company's annual report on Form
10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and other filings made with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Volcano undertakes
no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information,
events or circumstances after the date they were made, or to reflect the occurrence
of unanticipated events.
Source: Volcano Corporation
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