RITA Medical Systems, Inc.

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NEWS FROM THE WIRES RITA Medical posts loss, sees strong sales growth Jul 24 2001 02:06 PM PDT > More WIRE STORIES about this company  PROFILE This lovely RITA is no meter maid. RITA Medical Systems makes the RITA system, which is used in minimally invasive or laparoscopic procedures to superheat and kill tumors; the procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis or with a one-day hospital stay. The system consists of a radiofrequency energy generator and disposable accessories. The RITA systems have been approved to treat liver cancer and are sold in Asia, Europe, and the US. The company is developing the use of the system for the treatment of various other cancers. Entities affiliated with Patricof & Co. Ventures and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter own, respectively, 14% and 11% of the company.  COMPETITION BioSphere Medical, Inc. (BSMD) Matrix Pharmaceutical, Inc. (MATX) Photoelectron Corporation (PHX)		STOCK ANALYSIS  View by:  Day   Day   Month   Month   Year   Year  FURTHER ANALYSIS • Advanced Charting • Deals  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 2000 Sales (mil.): 10.00 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 116.0% Employees: 88 Revenue per employee: $113,636.36  KEY PEOPLE • Barry Cheskin     CEO • Donald J. Stewart     CFO  CONTACT INFO 967 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043 US Phone: 650-314-3400 Fax: 650-390-8505 Online: Web Site

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