TissueLink Medical Changes Name to Salient Surgical Technologies

Dover, NH, March 12, 2008 - TissueLink Medical, Inc., a privately held medical device company, announced today that the Company has changed its name to Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. The name change is effective today.

Joe Army, President & CEO of the Company commented: “The name change ensures that our Company will no longer be mistaken for a biologics or tissue bank company. The new name - Salient Surgical Technologies – reflects our focus on delivering surgical products that provide improved clinical and economic value to customers.”