To accomplish its developmental goals, Inlet
Medical has placed strong emphasis on research and technology
development. It develops and markets laparoscopic surgical
instruments to laparoscopic surgeons and to gynecologists who perform
pelvic reconstructive surgery in women . For more information about the company, visit
www. A key benefit that Frost + Sullivan brings to its
clients is a global perspective on a broad range of industries,
markets, technologies, econometrics , and demographics.com

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(For interviews with interventional radiology experts, and information on
the latest advances in peripheral embolization, call John F. During this outpatient
procedure, the IR inserts a catheter into the femoral vein in the groin and
guides it to the affected vein using X-ray guidance. Nowhere is this more
evident than in its leadership as a comprehensive resource for peripheral
embolization technologies. The company's mission is to promote healthier
living through a wide range of superior medical technologies in the areas of
cardiovascular care , home care and hospital products.

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It gives patients a choice and
more control over their own health ., Frost + Sullivan's 2005 Excellence
in Medical Devices + Healthcare Awards Banquet honors world -class
companies for outstanding performance and achievements in the medical
industry. To relieve the painful
pressure, the IR delivers an embolic and sclerosing agent to close the vein.

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Uterine fibroids are tumors occurring in the uterus. TMC's three business units -- Terumo Interventional Systems , Terumo
Medical Products, and Terumo Transfusion Products, address the needs of
hospitals, other medical institutions and private practices throughout North
and South America.

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Business Editors /Health/Medical Writers

SAN FRANCISCO----Frost + Sullivan
will present Inlet Medical, Inc.

Ravi Shankar.
To address the problem of vaginal vault prolapse that occurs in up
to 25 percent of the patients who have undergone hysterectomy, Inlet
Medical developed the AVESTA(R) procedure kit. AVESTA(R) simplifies the process of suturing,
making it easier and quicker for surgeons to reattach /shorten the
uterosacral ligaments. James B.

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Frost + Sullivan Names Inlet Medical 2005 Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Technologies Company of the Year

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information, visit www.
Unlike hysterectomy, a major surgery, UFE is a minimally invasive procedure
that does not require general anesthesia and has a faster recovery time.

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Additionally, the uterus is restored to its
correct anatomic position by shortening the round ligaments. Carter, the UPLIFT procedure
has provided clinical benefit to thousands of women with symptomatic
retroverted uterus. The company vision has always been to develop a
straightforward laparoscopic approach that is easy to learn and
perform by surgeons .

About Inlet Medical, Inc. Kouten, JFK
Communications, Inc.S.

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About Frost + Sullivan

Frost + Sullivan, a global growth consulting company founded in
1961, partners with clients to create value through innovative growth
strategies.
Of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the U.

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Inlet Medical's procedure kits include ELEVEST(R), AVESTA(R), and
Metra PS (R) -- all laparoscopic approaches to treat female pelvic
support problems. The
procedure can also restore support in post-hysterectomy patients using
minimal intervention. Spies, MD, Georgetown University Medical Center,
Interventional Radiology Department, will present five-year updated data on
UFE .terumomedical.

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ELEVEST(R) utilizes a minimally interventional laparoscopic
technique to treat uterine prolapse.inletmedical., call
Ken McDonnell: (650) 328-9548.

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James E. Each year there are more than two
million laparoscopic procedures in the U.
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Other well-known products from the company include
the Carter-Thomason CloseSure(R) System and the Carter-Thomason
CloseSure System XL(TM) for laparoscopic port site closure. While
hysterectomy has been the most often used treatment for uterine
prolapse, there are several concerns, such as vaginal vault prolapse
and other long-term side effects related to the use of this procedure. The
laparoscopic technique leads to reduced hospital stay and fewer
surgical complications.S.
Terumo now has an exclusive portfolio of embolization products, including:
Glidewire(R) GT Guidewires, Bead Block(TM) Compressible Microspheres ,
Progreat(TM) Microcatheters, Glidecath(R) XP Catheters, and Glidesheath(TM)
Introducer Sheaths . For more information, visit the TMC website at
http://www.jp/English/

Business Development Opportunities
Terumo is interested in speaking with potential partners.

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In this procedure, the
uterosacral ligaments are strengthened and shortened to support the
uterus in the pelvis., one -third are
due to fibroids. This blocks blood flow to the
fibroid causing it to shrink and reducing symptoms.

One in Three Women Experience Pelvic Pain
One of the most significant advances is the employment of embolization
technology to reduce pelvic pain in women. "Our high-quality embolization products, as well as the
company's account services and customer support, offer dependability,
predictability and consistency."

TIS has made significant strides in increasing its presence in the embolic
marketplace.co.

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with the 2005 Pelvic Reconstructive
Surgery Technologies Company of the Year Award at tonight's 2nd annual
Excellence in Medical Devices + Healthcare Awards Banquet for
developing and introducing a variety of innovative, minimally
interventional medical procedure kits.
Frost + Sullivan presents its Company of the Year Award to a
company that has demonstrated outstanding management, consistent
growth, and positive social/economic impact on local and national
communities and customers within its industry.com. Dlesk, president and chief operating officer, Terumo
Medical Corporation.

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, based in Eden Prairie, Minn., is a privately
held medical device company that markets specialty laparoscopic
surgical products. As many as five million women
in the United States may be able to benefit from the company's unique
women's health product offerings. Educational information about the procedures is
available at www. An ultrasound or MRI diagnostic test will help
the interventional radiologist to determine if the woman is a candidate for
this treatment. For more than
80 years, Terumo has been synonymous with innovative medical devices.

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The
procedure obviates the need for hysterectomy and is particularly
useful to patients who want to maintain their fertility and for those
who want a less invasive technique to treat uterine prolapse.

Inlet Medical, Inc. With a client
list that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, as well
as the investment community, Frost + Sullivan has evolved into one of
the premier growth consulting companies in the world. To
learn more about Terumo business development opportunities in the U.

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Uterine prolapse, a major health concern for women, affects
approximately three million American women annually .
"Since abdominal hysterectomy is invasive and still the most
common hysterectomy approach, the chances of surgical complications,
such as severe bleeding and infection at the surgery site increase ,
coupled with an extended stay in the hospital," says Frost + Sullivan
Research Analyst S.
Another of Inlet Medical's innovative products is the Metra PS(R)
procedure kit, which is designed to perform the UPLIFT procedure
(Uterine Positioning by Ligament Investment Fixation and Truncation).
Embolization is a minimally invasive procedure performed by IRs using a
number of special devices to treat this condition.

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These advances will provide
interventional radiologists (IR) the ability to more effectively treat a
variety of diseases with less risk, less pain, and less recovery time .
"We are very excited about the innovations being made in the use of
peripheral embolization procedures," said Tim Rew, MD, Terumo Medical
Corporation.
Most women with uterine fibroids are candidates for a procedure called
uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolization.

Terumo Interventional Systems: Leading the Way in Peripheral Embolization
Terumo is a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing and
marketing of high-quality , life-saving medical devices. Founded in 1921 with an original product base of precision
thermometers , the company today has grown to be a $2 billion leader in
cardiothoracic surgery, interventional procedures, transfusion medicine, and
needle and syringe products.terumo.

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"Inlet Medical's ELEVEST (R)
procedure offers women a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure as
an alternative to hysterectomy , provides physicians with another
procedure to differentiate their practice, and expands previously
limited treatment options for patients.inletmedical. - Terumo Interventional Systems Emerges as a Full-Service Resource
for Peripheral Embolization Technologies -

NEW ORLEANS, Significant advances in peripheral
embolization technologies will be unveiled at this year's annual Society of
Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting.com /.

About Terumo Corporation
Terumo is one of the world's largest medical device firms and is
recognized in more than 150 countries for its high-quality, innovative
products.

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It shortens and
strengthens the uterosacral ligaments to support the vagina and may be
performed concurrently at the time of laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Pioneered in the 1990s by Dr. In fact, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
has recognized Inlet's efforts to provide best-in-class surgical
products for the women's health market in 2003 for the ELEVEST(R)
procedure kit and again in 2004 for the Carter-Thomason CloseSure
System XL(TM), used to provide full-thickness closure for laparoscopic
trocar port wounds in obese and bariatric patients. for which the
Carter-Thomason CloseSure(R) System can be used for full-thickness
trocar wound closure.
"We are proud of our contribution to this growing specialty , and will
continue to increase our commitment to our interventional radiology
customers," said David C. TIS has direct sales, marketing and support capabilities for
interventional specialists and is planning to increase its commitment to these
important customers.

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For its efforts in developing innovative, viable solutions for
under-recognized, under-treated, and unmet health issues for women and
in developing medical procedures that serve as viable alternatives to
treat the associated medical problems, Inlet Medical is a worthy
recipient of Frost + Sullivan's 2005 Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Technologies Company of the Year Award.frost.

Advances in Peripheral Embolization a Major Focus at Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting

The IR inserts a catheter into the femoral artery in the groin area.

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Inlet Medicals' innovative solutions have essentially changed the
way in which women and surgeons look at female pelvic support
problems., 908-281-6099)

Uterine Fibroids: A Growing Concern for Women Over 35
Twenty to forty percent of women over 35 have uterine fibroids of
significant size. This rate rises to fifty percent in African American women.
Most women with symptomatic fibroids are candidates for UFE and should
obtain a consult with an interventional radiologist to determine whether UFE
is a treatment option for them.

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Moreover , removal of the uterus prevents conception, often making
hysterectomy unappealing to patients who are still in their
reproductive years. It recognizes
exceptional customer service and the ability to combine technology and
successful strategic initiatives to take advantage of market changes
within the existing competitive landscape. With
real-time imaging, the IR guides the catheter through the artery then releases
tiny particles, the size of grains of sand, into the uterine arteries that
supply blood to the tumor in the uterus. The causes of this chronic pelvic
pain, a condition known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, are varied, but are
often associated with the presence of ovarian or pelvic varicose veins.

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An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and
merit of distinguished individuals and companies.S.

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Held in San Francisco, Calif. "Terumo continues to expand its service to the interventional
specialist and is proud of its expanding portfolio of high-quality, life-
saving peripheral embolization products.

About Terumo Medical Corporation
Founded in 1972, Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) is a developer,
manufacturer and marketer of high-quality medical devices used in a broad
range of applications in healthcare markets throughout North and South
America.