Hansen Medical(R) Announces Growing Series of Magellan(TM) Robotic Prostatic Artery Embolization Procedures (PAE) for BPH

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Aug 13, 2015) - Hansen Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: HNSN), the global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced the completion of the 30th Robotic Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) procedure for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. The procedures have been performed by Sandeep Bagla, MD, Interventional Radiologist, using the Magellan Robotic System. Dr. Bagla is one of the world leaders in the development of PAE and is at the forefront of applying the Magellan Robotic System to this expanding procedure.

"We are excited about our clinical experiences with the Magellan Robotic System for prostatic artery embolization," said Dr. Bagla, "PAE is a highly complex procedure that demands precision and control, key elements which are enhanced through robotics. We have completed 30 PAE procedures thus far with the Magellan Robotic System and are delighted with the results we are seeing. We are highly confident in our ability to navigate through tortuous anatomy, our patients are very open to the approach and personally, I am drawn to the ability to reduce my procedural radiation exposure."

BPH, or enlargement of the prostate, is a common condition that affects almost 20 million men in the U.S., or over half of all men 50 or older. The condition continues to expand with age and almost 80% of men 80 or older are expected to experience BPH. The continued enlargement of the prostate gland can lead to difficulties associated with the bladder and urination. Sufferers of BPH may experience a diminished quality of life, as sleep is often interrupted by a frequent need to urinate during the night. If untreated, BPH can lead to complications including a weakened bladder, blockage, bladder stones or infections.

PAE is a novel therapy in which the size of the prostate is reduced by a less invasive catheter-based approach that works to reduce blood flow to the main arteries that feed the prostate. Successfully performed, prostatic artery embolization can reduce the prostate gland size and eliminate the symptoms associated with BPH. Currently a patient must choose between long-term medical therapy or highly invasive surgical options that may often result in complications such as pain, bleeding, incontinence or impotence. Some sources have estimated that almost 2 million men in the U.S. did not seek therapy last year because of the potential complications that can result from a traditional surgical approach.