SUTU (.07) Recieves Strategic Patent for Key Features of SuperStitch and HeartStitch Technology
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/23/07 -- Sutura, Inc. ("Sutura") (OTCBB: SUTU), an innovative developer of minimally invasive vascular suturing devices, announced today it is has received notice of issuance of a critical patent to add to its intellectual property portfolio. This strategic patent, which was issued to Sutura for device and method of suturing, relates to several key features of the core SuperStitch and HeartStitch technology.
Ben Brosch, V.P. of Engineering and R&D, and co-inventor of the Sutura's vascular suturing devices said, "These technical features of our SuperStitch and HeartStitch products are crucial to the reliability and functionality of the devices, and protecting these proprietary features is a priority for Sutura."
Anthony Nobles, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer of Sutura stated, "Sutura is committed to building and protecting our intellectual property portfolio. We have built this company on the strength and value of our technology and every patent we receive expands and strengthens our position in the market."
Sutura has 18 issued patents for its technology in vascular, cardio-vascular and biological suturing in the US, Europe and Asia. Sutura also has several additional patents pending worldwide in these highly competitive fields.
About Sutura, Inc.
Sutura®, Inc. (www.suturaus.com) is a medical device company that has developed a line of innovative, minimally invasive, vascular suturing devices to suture the puncture created in arteries during open surgery and catheter-based procedures. The Company's line of SuperStitch medical devices provide sutured closure of the arteriotomy site utilizing the existing catheter sheath introducer or cannula during fluoroscopically guided procedures and directly through the open arteriotomy during open surgical procedures.
Within the United States the 8F & 6F SuperStitch devices are available for use in performing vascular stitching in general surgery, including endoscopic procedures. It is not intended for blind closure of an arteriotomy site. The SuperStitch 8F & 6F is approved in the European Union and CE marked with the indication for use as follows: The SuperStitch is indicated for use in performing vascular stitching in general surgery, including endoscopic procedures. In the EU there is no requirement for the use of fluoroscopic guidance. Sutura's headquarters are in Fountain Valley, California. "Sutura®" and "SuperStitch®" are registered trademarks of Sutura, Inc.
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Contacts:
Sutura, Inc.
Barry Forward
Corporate Communications
1-866-676-8386
Website: www.suturaus.com
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