ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AngioDynamics (Nasdaq:ANGO), a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology, has appointed Alan Panzer, 50, as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Company's Vascular Division, effective September 12, 2011. Mr. Panzer will report to President and CEO Joseph M. DeVivo. 

Mr. Panzer brings more than 20 years of industry experience to AngioDynamics. He most recently served as President & CEO of DeVilbiss Healthcare, where he successfully executed the challenging refocusing of the organization, leading to a turnaround of the company and profitability. Prior to DeVilbiss, Mr. Panzer was President of United States Surgical & Valleylab, now a business unit of Covidien, where annual revenue grew from $550 million to $1.2 billion during his tenure.

"Alan's broad executive leadership and commercial experience at multiple surgical device and vascular organizations will help our vascular division meet its full potential," said Mr. DeVivo. "Alan has proven his ability to understand customers' and patients' needs, organize to meet them, and make great inroads into new and existing markets. We are excited to have him join our team."

"AngioDynamics has sizable opportunities ahead of it, and possesses the financial flexibility and enviable pipeline to fully develop those opportunities," said Mr. Panzer. "There is a highly experienced leadership team positioned to grow the company, and I am eager to start working with its members."

About AngioDynamics

AngioDynamics, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices used by professional healthcare providers for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology. AngioDynamics' diverse product lines include market-leading ablation systems, vascular access products, angiographic products and accessories, angioplasty products, drainage products, thrombolytic products, embolization products and venous products. More information is available at www.AngioDynamics.com.

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