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August 31, 2004
NeoSurg
Technologies, Inc. Receives U.S Patent
for T2000 Reusable Trocar Access System
Houston, TX August 31,
2004 - 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 metal to metal flapper door
technology. The patent, U.S. No. 6,783,516, titled "Trocar" covers the flapper
door access mechanism for the T2000 Reusable Trocar System.
"This metal to metal flapper door technology will not only provide a reliable
seal, but will also eliminate any silicon from the current product. We are
excited to bring the only metal to metal connection for the flapper door in the
world, to the market. We designed this to provide a reliable seal along with an
easy exchange of instruments for the surgeon, said Pete O’Heeron, President/CEO
of NeoSurg Technologies, Inc. This patent should give us additional support in
our efforts to bring advanced technology to the minimally invasive access 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, TX, 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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