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Company History

Trimedyne, Inc. is a manufacturer of lasers and disposable fiber optic delivery devices for use in a variety of surgical applications including, urology, orthopedics, ENT surgery, gynecology, GI surgery, and general surgery. Trimedyne's lasers and proprietary delivery systems are designed to reduce the bleeding and trauma of conventional surgery, reduce or eliminate hospital bed stays and shorten recuperation time.

Cardiodyne, a 90% owned subsidiary of Trimedyne is developing a heart revascularization laser system for cardiovascular surgeons and cardiologists to treat coronary artery disease, the largest single killer among medical conditions and diseases.

Trimedyne is a publicly traded company, listed on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol "TMED."

Trimedyne Highlights

1980	Company Founded
1982	Acquired Fiber Optics Company
1983	IPO ($1.20 per share)
1987	First laser approved for sale by FDA for treating blockages in peripheral (below the waist) arteries
1992	Holmium laser cleared for sale by FDA for use in arthroscopy
1994	Holmium laser cleared for sale by FDA for use in urology
1995	Launched 80 watt Holmium laser - OmniPulse MAX™
1996	First laser device cleared for sale by FDA for treating enlarged prostates
1997	OmniTip™ switchable tips cleared for sale by FDA
1998	Reusable bare fiber cleared for sale by FDA
1999	Laser Needle cleared by FDA for use in decompression of lumbar (herniated) spinal discs
2000	Joint marketing agreement with Surgical Innovations & Services (SIS)

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