Hansen Medical Says Eagle Becomes Chairman

Hansen Medical, Inc. HNSN, a global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced changes to its Board of Directors. These changes include the appointment of Michael Eagle, a current director, as Chairman of the Board and the resignations of Russell C. Hirsch, M.D., Ph.D., and James M. Shapiro. Mr. Eagle replaces Dr. Hirsch as the Company's lead outside director. In addition, Stephen L. Newman, M.D., also a current director, has been appointed to replace Mr. Eagle as Chair of the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. "I am appreciative of the Board's confidence and pleased to have been appointed Chairman of the Board at such a critical juncture for the Company," said Mr. Eagle. "As Hansen Medical's business evolves to a commercial and operational focus, our current Board structure is reflective of this evolution, as evidenced by the director appointments of Mr. Bill Rohn, Dr. Steve Newman, Mr. Nadim Yared, and me earlier this year. On behalf of the entire Board, I would like to thank both Russell and Jim for their level of commitment during the last 10 and eight years, respectively, that each of them served on the Board."