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Covidien Launches Evident Microwave Ablation System Offering Surgical Oncologists and Interventional Radiologists Fast, Efficient Tool to Ablate Soft Tissue

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, September 15th, 2008

Covidien (NYSE: COV, BSX: COV), a world leader in advanced energy-based surgical systems, announced the global release of the Evident(TM) microwave ablation system. Physicians now have a powerful new tool with industry-leading technology to ablate soft tissue.

The Evident(TM) microwave ablation system received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in soft tissue, and is now the first microwave ablation system available globally.

The Evident(TM) microwave ablation system is intended for coagulation of soft tissue during percutaneous, laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. Microwave energy emanates from the...

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