Oct 28 2013
BSD Medical Corporation (“Company” or “BSD”) today reported that Terumo Europe NV (Terumo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Terumo Corporation, has already introduced the MicroThermX® Microwave Ablation System (MicroThermX) into the major markets in Europe, including Germany, France and Spain.
Terumo has performed numerous clinical procedures throughout Europe, which has led to enhanced clinical acceptance and greater market penetration. The market potential in the 100 countries included in the Terumo contract is in excess of $1 billion in annual sales. As a result of the increased clinical acceptance, Terumo continues to increase their purchases of MicroThermX generators and antennas.
"Terumo has made a substantial investment in commercialization of the MicroThermX, and their market penetration has already exceeded our expectations. There is a critical need for innovative, cost-effective cancer treatment technologies throughout the world due to the increasing cost of health care," said Sam Maravich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BSD. "The MicroThermX system is innovative and cost-effective. Our technology allows the clinician to treat multiple types and sizes of tumors with one minimally invasive system, which significantly reduces procedure cost and complexity. The healthcare systems in the majority of European countries are structured to facilitate fast adoption of minimally invasive, efficacious, cost-effective, advanced technology like the MicroThermX."
About Terumo Corporation
A world leader in state-of-the-art medical devices and interventional oncology, Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation (TYO: JP:4543) reported 2013 sales of nearly $5 billion and has a market cap in excess of $8 billion. Through the sale and promotion of a high quality line of devices used for tumor embolization, the closing or blocking of blood vessels, Terumo Europe NV has established itself as a pioneer in the field of interventional oncology.
About the MicroThermX® Microwave Ablation System
The MicroThermX is a compact, mobile, state-of-the-art, proprietary system that includes a microwave generator, single-patient-use disposable antennas, and a thermistor-based temperature monitoring system. The innovative design of the MicroThermX is the first of its kind that allows delivery of higher power levels using a single generator. The MicroThermX utilizes innovative synchronous phased array technology that was developed and patented by BSD to provide a wide range of uniform zones of ablation. The MicroThermX includes innovative, high-end disposables (SynchroWave antennas) that are used in each ablation treatment and will provide a significant ongoing revenue stream. The soft tissue (tumor) ablation world market potential is estimated to exceed $2.3 billion. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Company a 510(k) clearance to market the MicroThermX for ablation of soft tissue. BSD has also received CE Marking for the MicroThermX System, which allows BSD to market the MicroThermX in Europe. CE Marking is also recognized in many countries outside of the EU, providing BSD the ability to market the MicroThermX to a number of international markets.
About BSD Medical Corporation
BSD Medical Corporation develops, manufactures, markets and services systems to treat cancer and benign diseases using heat therapy delivered using focused radiofrequency (RF) and microwave energy. BSD’s product lines include both hyperthermia and ablation treatment systems. BSD’s hyperthermia cancer treatment systems, which have been in use for several years in the United States, Europe and Asia, are used to treat certain tumors with heat (hyperthermia) while increasing the effectiveness of other therapies such as radiation therapy. BSD’s microwave ablation system has been developed as a stand-alone therapy to employ precision-guided microwave energy to ablate (destroy) soft tissue. The Company has developed extensive intellectual property, multiple products in the market and established distribution in the United States, Europe and Asia. Certain of the Company’s products have received regulatory approvals and clearances in the United States, Europe and China. For further information visit BSD Medical's website at www.BSDMedical.com.