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Viveve(R) Announces Regulatory Approval for Viveve(R) System in Australia and Distribution Partnership with Device Consulting in Australia and New Zealand
Viveve(R) Announces Regulatory Approval for Viveve(R) System in Australia and Distribution Partnership with Device Consulting in Australia and New Zealand.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nViveve(R) Announces Regulatory Approval for Viveve(R) System in Australia and Distribution Partnership with Device Consulting in Australia and New Zealand\n\nViveve(R) Announces Regulatory Approval for Viveve(R) System in Australia and Distribution Partnership with Device Consulting in Australia and New Zealand\n\n\nPainless, Non-Surgical Treatment for Vaginal Laxity -- Now Approved for Marketing in 28 Countries Around the World\n\nSUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - September 08, 2016) - Viveve Medical, Inc. (\"Viveve\") (NASDAQ: VIVE), a medical technology company focused on women's health, today announced that the Company has received regulatory approval for the sale of the Viveve® System from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia. The Company also announced a new distribution partnership for the Viveve System in Australia and New Zealand with Device Consulting, a distinguished supplier of medical products headquartered in Victoria, Australia.\"Our regulatory approval in Australia and our distribution partnership with Device Consulting represent important milestones in our rapidly expanding efforts to build a global commercial infrastructure for the Viveve System,\" said Patricia Scheller, chief executive officer of Viveve. \"Our research shows that vaginal laxity is a significant risk and concern for women following pregnancy. We believe that the clinically demonstrated safety and efficacy profile of this painless procedure will position the Viveve Treatment as the best alternative for a condition that can profoundly impact a woman's sexual satisfaction and quality of life. We look forward to bringing the advantages of the Viveve System to women in this region who are living with the challenges of vaginal laxity.\"Device Consulting specializes in the distribution of innovative technologies to address both established and emerging healthcare needs. Device Consulting will support the regional distribution of the Viveve System to medical practices throughout Australia and New Zealand through its extensive distribution channels. \"The Viveve System is precisely aligned with our mission to bring high-quality and clinically proven technologies to physicians and their patients. Our goal is to more efficiently communicate the advantages of the Viveve procedure to clinicians and all women who may benefit from the t...