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April 8, 2003
NeoSurg
Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S. Patent
for T2000 Reusable Trocar Access System
Houston, TX April 8,
2003 - NeoSurg Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of minimally
invasive access products for laparoscopic surgery, is pleased to announce that
it has been granted a patent relating to its replaceable tip delivery
technology. The patent, U.S. No. 6,544,277, titled "Obturator Assembly" covers
the replaceable tip for its trocar system, the T2000 Reusable Trocar System.
This patent covers the connection feature of the tip along with a variety of tip
geometries.
"This type of tip technology will allow the surgeon to change out tips easily
and will provide for a wide variety of tip geometries in the future,” said Pete
O’Heeron, President/CEO of NeoSurg Technologies, Inc. This patent should give us
additional support in our efforts to bring advanced new tip technology to the
market while recognizing the need to reduce cost for each procedure.”
NeoSurg owns patents and has numerous pending patent applications for the
minimally invasive access market—showing a strong patent position and commitment
to developing clinically sophisticated and cost effective solutions. The
objective of the patents is to broaden the intellectual property protection
worldwide for the T2000 Technology.”
Currently, NeoSurg Technology is protected by over 13 patents and patent
applications worldwide.
About the T2000 System
The T2000 System consists of a Reusable Trocar constructed of titanium and hard
anodized aluminum for durability and reliability. The access tip is disposable
which provides the surgeon with a consistently sharp and controlled penetration. A
locking shielding mechanism is attached to the main trocar to guard the tip
during insertion.
About NeoSurg Technologies
NeoSurg Technologies, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is a privately held medical
device company focused on bringing breakthrough products for minimally invasive
surgery to market. These products are based on the Company’s patented
technology, which allows the combination of disposable components with reusable
components in a sophisticated and reliable system.
For more information on NeoSurg Technologies, Inc. visit the company Website at
www.neosurg.com or contact:
Pete O’Heeron
President and Chief Executive Officer
(281) 461-6211
poheeron@neosurg.com
Certain statements made by the Company which are not historical facts may be
considered forward-looking statements, including, and without limitation,
statements as to trends, management’s beliefs, expectations and opinions, which
are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that
ultimately may prove to be inaccurate. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors, which
may cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking
statements.
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