Ra Medical Systems Granted U.S. Patent for a Support Catheter for use Supporting a Liquid Core Ablation Catheter

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Ra Medical Systems (NYSE American: RMED) announced on February 8, 2022 the grant of a U.S. patent for a support catheter designed for use with its DABRA liquid core ablation system, aimed at treating vascular diseases. This patent, numbered 11,241,519 B2, represents the 10th patent issued to the company and reinforces its intellectual property portfolio. The support catheter is expected to enhance the utility of the DABRA system in navigating challenging vascular anatomies, potentially expanding treatment options for physicians.

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• Grant of U.S. patent 11,241,519 B2 enhances intellectual property protection.
• Support catheter improves DABRA system's utility in challenging vascular anatomies.
• Strengthened patent portfolio may bolster commercialization efforts.

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CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ra Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: RMED), a medical device company focusing on developing its excimer laser system to treat vascular diseases, announces that on February 8, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the company a patent for a support catheter used with a small flexible liquid core catheter for laser ablation of arterial plaque blockages to restore blood flow. This is the 10^th U.S. patent issued to Ra Medical and further strengthens protection of the company’s novel liquid core ablation catheters.

U.S. patent 11,241,519 B2, Small Flexible Liquid Core Catheter for Laser Ablation in Body Lumens and Methods for Use, describes a support catheter used in conjunction with the DABRA liquid core ablation catheter. Bench studies conducted by Ra Medical have demonstrated the utility of combining the DABRA ablation catheters with support catheters in navigating difficult peripheral vasculature.

“We now have patent protection for a support catheter that could expand the range of solutions for physicians who want to utilize our DABRA liquid core ablation catheters in challenging anatomies,” said Will McGuire, Ra Medical Systems CEO. “We believe this patent expands our strong intellectual property portfolio, which will be beneficial when we return the DABRA excimer laser system to full commercialization.”

About Ra Medical Systems

Ra Medical Systems manufactures the DABRA excimer laser and catheters for the treatment of certain vascular diseases. DABRA has been cleared by the FDA for crossing chronic total occlusions in patients with symptomatic infrainguinal lower extremity vascular disease and has an intended use for ablating a channel in occlusive peripheral vascular disease. In addition, DABRA has been granted CE mark clearance for the endovascular treatment of infrainguinal arteries via atherectomy and for crossing total occlusions. DABRA excimer lasers and catheters are manufactured in a 32,000-square-foot facility located in Carlsbad, California. The vertically integrated facility is ISO 13485 certified and is licensed by the State of California to manufacture sterile, single-use catheters in clean room environments.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Ra Medical’s future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Ra Medical’s future expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning or implying future financial performance, anticipated product performance and functionality of our products, and industry trends and growth opportunities affecting Ra Medical, in particular statements relating to Ra Medical’s support catheters, their functionality and functionality in combination with the DABRA ablation catheters, and the potential range of solutions for and commercialization of the DABRA liquid core ablation catheters.. Ra Medical’s expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, challenges inherent in developing, manufacturing, launching, marketing, and selling new products; risks associated with acceptance of DABRA, and procedures performed using the device by physicians, payors, and other third parties; development and acceptance of new products or product enhancements; clinical and statistical verification of the benefits achieved via the use of Ra Medical’s products; the results from our clinical trials, which may not support intended indications or may require Ra Medical to conduct additional clinical trials or modify ongoing clinical trials; challenges related to commencement, patient enrollment, completion, an analysis of clinical trials; Ra Medical’s ability to manage operating expenses; Ra Medical’s ability to effectively manage inventory; Ra Medical’s ability to recruit and retain management and key personnel; Ra Medical’s need to comply with complex and evolving laws and regulations; intense and increasing competition and consolidation in Ra Medical’s industry; the impact of rapid technological change; costs and adverse results in any ongoing or future legal proceedings; adverse outcome of regulatory inspections; impacts from public health crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, or natural disasters; and the other risks and uncertainties described in Ra Medical’s news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information on these and additional risks, uncertainties, and other information affecting Ra Medical’s business and operating results is contained in Ra Medical’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional information is also set forth in Ra Medical’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Ra Medical as of the date hereof, and Ra Medical disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the new patent granted to Ra Medical (RMED) on February 8, 2022?

The new patent enhances Ra Medical's intellectual property portfolio and protects the support catheter designed for use with the DABRA ablation system.

How does the newly patented support catheter benefit Ra Medical's DABRA system?

The support catheter improves the DABRA system's ability to navigate challenging vascular anatomies, expanding treatment options for physicians.

What is the patent number granted to Ra Medical for the support catheter?

The patent number is 11,241,519 B2.

How many patents has Ra Medical (RMED) received to date?

Ra Medical has received a total of 10 U.S. patents.

When was the patent for the support catheter announced by Ra Medical?

The patent was announced on February 8, 2022.