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VASCULAR SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES NEW 6F CATHETERS

August 12, 2005

Vascular Solutions has received FDA clearance for its 6 French size of the Langston dual lumen catheters.

The Langston catheters are two-lumen diagnostic catheters indicated for use in the simultaneous measurement of pressures from two locations in the arterial system. The catheters come in three tip configurations -- pigtail, multipurpose and straight selective -- for a variety of procedural needs. The company has previously released 7F and 8F size Langston catheters within the past year.

The company will commence the U.S. launch of the catheters immediately. Vascular Solutions estimates the market potential of the Langston catheters is over $5 million annually, and believes its 6F size catheters will allow its direct sales force to rapidly expand sales of the Langston catheters "during the remainder of 2005 and into 2006."