PALO ALTO, Calif. and PETACH TIKVA, Israel, March 25,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian (NYSE: VAR) today announced
a new investment in Bend It Technologies Ltd., a medical device
company based in Petach Tikva, Israel, that is developing the
Bendit® steerable microcatheters for use by
interventionalists performing minimally-invasive peripheral
vascular procedures. They can be used to deliver diagnostic,
embolic, or therapeutical materials into the vasculature.
"The Bendit catheters' unique design brings 3D steerability to a
new dimension in microcatheter technologies, providing
interventional radiologists with control of the catheter tip and
tip shape to successfully navigate even the most tortuous anatomy,"
said Francis Facchini, MD FSIR,
president of Varian's Interventional Solutions business. "This
optimizes 'guidewire-less' navigation for delivery of embolic
therapies."
Interventional procedures involve the injection of diagnostic or
therapeutic materials into a targeted area of the body through
blood vessels, rather than performing open surgery.
Bend It Technologies has FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark for
its patented technology, which provides 3D-controlled bending and
navigation capabilities that enable doctors to deliver treatment
quickly and precisely by placing catheters through even tortuous
blood vessels that are otherwise difficult to traverse. The Bendit
peripheral use microcatheter also enables doctors to navigate into
the body, not only through the femoral artery in the groin—the
traditional approach—but potentially also through the radial artery
in the wrist, which can reduce patient risk for certain
procedures.
Varian is investing in Bend It Technologies' Series B funding.
In addition, a Varian representative will be joining Bend It's
Board of Directors.
"Since launching our Interventional Solutions business last
year, Varian has been looking at a wide spectrum of innovative new
technologies for advancing the field of interventional medicine,"
said Facchini. "We believe the Bendit steerable microcatheter has
the potential to enhance patient safety, reduce procedure time, and
produce better outcomes."
"We are thrilled to have Varian invest in Bend It Technologies
and join its Board of Directors,'' said Yossi Mazel, Bend It's CEO. "There is no doubt
that Varian's strong market presence will impact Bend It
significantly as the company grows its product portfolio
and gets ready to commercially launch its steerable
catheters."
About Varian
At Varian, we envision a world without
fear of cancer. For more than 70 years, we have developed, built
and delivered innovative cancer care technologies and solutions for
our clinical partners around the globe to help them treat millions
of patients each year. With an Intelligent Cancer Care approach, we
are harnessing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence,
machine learning and data analytics to enhance cancer treatment and
expand access to care. Our 10,000 employees across 70 locations
keep the patient and our clinical partners at the center of our
thinking as we power new victories in cancer care. Because, for
cancer patients everywhere, their fight is our fight. For more
information, visit http://www.varian.com and follow
@VarianMedSys on Twitter.
About Bend It
Bend It Technologies is a Petach Tikva,
Israel-based company that develops
and manufactures innovative catheters based on a unique bending
technology, enabling extensive steering abilities in micro-diameter
and conventional catheter wires and tubes. Bend It was established
to develop steerable microcatheters that would enable doctors to
deliver treatment quickly and precisely where it is needed the
most. Bend It's founders and team are experts at the forefront of
medical innovation. For more information, visit
www.bendittech.com.
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Anshul Maheshwari
Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 (650) 424-5631
investors@varian.com
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