Diomed Named to Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500

Business Wire, Nov 1, 2007

Ranked 444(TH) Fastest Growing Company in North America

ANDOVER, Mass. -- Diomed Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: DIO - News), a leading developer and marketer of minimally invasive medical technologies, including its patented EndoVenous Laser Treatment (EVLT([R])) for varicose veins, today announced that it has been named in Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.

"Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 recognizes technology companies who have achieved extraordinary growth in North America's most innovative and competitive sectors," said Phil Asmundson, Vice Chairman, U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. "We congratulate Diomed on this significant accomplishment."

The Fast 500 rankings are compiled from Deloitte's 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth over five years from 2002 to 2006. Overall, companies that ranked on the 2007 Technology Fast 500 had growth rates ranging from 253 to 79,060 percent, with an average growth rate of 1,823 percent.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. To qualify, base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000, and current year operating revenues must be at least $5 million. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

"We are honored to be included in this list of distinguished technology companies," added James A. Wylie, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Diomed Holdings, Inc. "With a history of innovation and a clear vision of the future, Diomed has experienced exceptional growth and established itself as the leading laser solution for the elimination of varicose veins."

About Diomed

Diomed develops and commercializes minimal and micro-invasive medical procedures that use its proprietary laser technologies and disposable products. Diomed's EVLT[R] laser vein ablation procedure is used in varicose vein treatments. Diomed also provides photodynamic therapy (PDT) for use in cancer treatments, and dental and general surgical applications. The EVLT[R] procedure and the Company's related products were cleared by the United States FDA in January of 2002. Along with lasers and single-use procedure kits for its EVLT[R] laser vein treatment, the Company provides its customers with state of the art physician training and practice development support. Additional information is available on the Company's website: www.evlt.com.

EVLT[R] is a registered trademark of Diomed Inc., Andover, MA.

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