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RITA Medical Systems Provides Comment on New CIGNA Healthcare ...

... In the "CIGNA HealthCare Coverage Position" dated February 15, 2006 and published on the CIGNA HealthCare website, the Company notes that CIGNA Healthcare covers RFA as medically necessary for the treatment of lung masses in patients with non-small cell "We believe CIGNA is the first private healthcare benefits company to provide specific coverage for RFA to be used in the lung, which we believe represents an important milestone in the acceptance of RFA," said Joseph DeVivo, President and CEO of RITA Medical.

"About RITA Medical RITA Medical Systems develops, manufactures and markets innovative products for cancer patients including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) systems for treating cancerous tumors as well as percutaneous vascular and spinal access systems.

The Company's oncology product lines include implantable ports, some of which feature its proprietary Vortex(R) technology; tunneled central venous catheters; and safety infusion sets and peripherally inserted central catheter...

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