16th Nov 2007 07:01
Gyrus Group PLC16 November 2007 16 November 2007 Gyrus Group plc Re: Patent Dispute Reading, UK - Gyrus Group (GYG.L), a leading supplier of medical devices whichreduce trauma and complications in surgery, notes the action launched against itby ArthroCare Corp alleging infringement of patent number 5,697,882. The actionrelates to a number of Gyrus' products including Gyrus' jPlasmaKnife and PlasmaTrissector which form a very small percentage of overall group revenues. Having extensively reviewed and considered this patent in the past, Gyrus firmlybelieves that this case is entirely without merit and will vigorously defend itsposition. -ends- Enquiries: Gyrus Group PLCSimon Shaw CFO 01189 219 750 Financial DynamicsBen Atwell 0207 831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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