Objectives:

• Understand the current varicose vein treatment market landscape
• Compare laser therapy with radiofrequency ablation and vein stripping
• Evaluate the potential market share expansion of endovenous laser treatment generally and of Diomed’s EVLT® specifically
• Determine how Diomed’s EVLT compares with other laser therapies (i.e., AngioDynamics’ VenaCure™, Vascular Solutions’ Vari-Lase, CoolTouch’s CTEV™)

Products Highlighted:

• EVLT (Diomed)
• VenaCure (AngioDynamics)
• Vari-Lase (Vascular Solutions)
• CTEV (CoolTouch)

Topics:

• Current varicose vein treatment practices
• Comparison of three techniques for treating varicose veins
• Perception and use of laser therapy
• Comparison of brands of laser therapy
• Trends in treatment in the next 3-5 years

Quotes:

• Probably one of the most important factors influencing which procedure to utilize is…
• I believe EVLT and RF ablation have … results. I believe the RF catheters are …. I rarely perform … procedures since now performing ……
• I am very familiar with … and … brands, and have heard of the other two…
• I believe in 5 yrs, the majority of varicose vein patients will be treated with … especially if……

Screening Criteria:

• Nine vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists
• High-volume treaters of varicose veins; a mix of users of three alternatives: endovenous laser, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, and vein stripping

• Alegent Health
• Baptist Hospital
• Buffalo General Hospital
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Emory University Hospital
• General Vascular Surgery Medical Group
• Parma Hospital/Private
• Saints Memorial Medical Center
• Washington Hospital Center