Merit Medical Systems,
Inc. MMSI, a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary
disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures,
particularly in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, announced today that it
has signed an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement (excluding Japan)
with Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. to distribute a steerable microcatheter
under the proposed trademark of SwiftNINJA(TM). The device, which currently
bears the CE mark, is utilized during intravascular procedures to deliver
various therapeutic and diagnostic agents, such as embolic materials, coils
and contrast media in the peripheral vasculature.
The patented device has unique and distinguishing features designed to
facilitate super selective vessel access. The unique ability for the
physician to steer the catheter and lock it in a desired position is
designed to allow for finite intravascular navigation of the catheter and
super selection of vessels in small and tortuous anatomy while maintaining
catheter placement.
"This premium product had an exciting reception at the CIRSE meeting
recently held in Lisbon, Portugal," said Fred P. Lampropoulos, Chairman and
CEO of Merit Medical. "We expect to launch the product in Europe over the
next few months as we prepare our filing for FDA consideration."
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