FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2007
INCISIVE SURGICAL IS NAMED TO THE 2007 R&D 100 AWARDS RECOGNIZING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Minneapolis, October 18 – Incisive Surgical, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the prestigious 2007 R&D 100 Awards for its introductory product, the INSORB® Subcuticular Skin Stapler. The INSORB Skin Stapler is a mechanical stapler which uses absorbable skin staples to close wounds after surgery.
“We are honored to be named to the 2007 R&D 100 Awards sponsored by R&D magazine,” said John L. Shannon, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Incisive Surgical. “The INSORB Subcuticular Skin Stapler represents a revolutionary new skin closure modality, offering unique benefits to patients, clinicians and hospitals. The R&D 100 Awards has been called the ‘Oscars of Invention’ by the Chicago Tribune. This award provides a mark of excellence known to industry, government and academia as proof that the product is one of the most innovative ideas of 2007. We are pleased to be recognized in the company of the true innovators in the country.”
About Incisive Surgical
Incisive Surgical, Inc. is a privately-held medical device company established to develop proprietary mechanical surgical solutions for skin closure. The company’s introductory product, the INSORB|20 Subcuticular Skin Stapler, is a patented new skin closure device designed to combine the cosmetic result of absorbable suture with the rapid closure times associated with metal skin staplers, and eliminate the need to remove metal staples post-operatively. The INSORB Absorbable Staple is comprised of a biocompatible material, which is absorbed over a period of a few months. For more information, visit www.insorb.com
For More Information Contact:
John L. Shannon Jr.
Ron W. McClurg
Incisive Surgical Inc.
14405 21st Ave N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Toll Free: 877-2 INSORB
Local: 952-591-2543
Fax: 952-591-5989
shannon@insorb.com
