EnteroMedics to Present at Seventh Annual JMP Securities Healthcare Conference
(firmenpresse) - ST. PAUL, MN -- (Marketwire) -- 07/09/12 -- EnteroMedics Inc. (NASDAQ: ETRM), the developer of medical devices using neuroblocking technology to treat obesity, metabolic diseases and other gastrointestinal disorders, today announced that Greg S. Lea, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the 7th Annual JMP Securities Healthcare Conference on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 1:30 pm Eastern Time, at the Peninsula Hotel, New York, NY. Mr. Lea will provide an overview of the Company and an update on its VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy development and commercialization program.
The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed by visiting EnteroMedics' website at . A replay of the webcast will also be available immediately after the conclusion of the presentation for a period of thirty days. Investors can access the webcast under "Press Room" in the "Investors" section of EnteroMedics' website.
EnteroMedics is a medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of its neuroscience based technology to treat obesity and metabolic diseases. EnteroMedics' proprietary technology, VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy, delivered by a pacemaker-like device called the Maestro® Rechargeable System, is designed to intermittently block the vagus nerves using high-frequency, low-energy, electrical impulses. VBLOC allows people with obesity to take a positive path towards weight loss, addressing the lifelong challenge of obesity and its comorbidities without sacrificing wellbeing or comfort. EnteroMedics has received CE Mark and is listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
This press release contains forward-looking statements about EnteroMedics Inc. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed due to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including our limited history of operations; our losses since inception and for the foreseeable future; our lack of commercial regulatory approval for our Maestro® System for the treatment of obesity in the United States or in any foreign market other than Australia and the European Community; our preliminary findings from our EMPOWER™ pivotal trial; our ability to comply with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements; our ability to commercialize our Maestro System; our dependence on third parties to initiate and perform our clinical trials; the need to obtain regulatory approval for any modifications to our Maestro System; physician adoption of our Maestro System and VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy; our ability to obtain third party coding, coverage or payment levels; ongoing regulatory compliance; our dependence on third party manufacturers and suppliers; the successful development of our sales and marketing capabilities; our ability to raise additional capital when needed; international commercialization and operation; our ability to attract and retain management and other personnel and to manage our growth effectively; potential product liability claims; potential healthcare fraud and abuse claims; healthcare legislative reform; and our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our technology and products. These and additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those factors identified as "risk factors" in the annual report on Form 10-K filed March 15, 2012. We are providing this information as of the date of this press release and do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Caution -- Investigational device. Limited by Federal (United States) law to investigational use. EnteroMedics has received CE Mark and is listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
The implantation procedure and usage of the Maestro® System carry some risks, such as the risks generally associated with laparoscopic procedures and those related to treatment as described in the ReCharge clinical trial informed consent.
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EnteroMedics Inc.
Greg S. Lea
(651) 789-2860
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