Dear Flownetters, I have never commented regarding several issues that I felt were inappropriate, but this time I cannot hold back. If this list is intended as an "academic adjunct for professionals in the field of vascular surgery/technology," then all comments made by commercial representatives should be limited to technical in nature. Mr. Diagle and Mr. Middleton have used the flownet as an advertisement for some time. If this is how they wish to participate in the flownet then they should pay for advertising space. It is ironic how other major ultrasound companies stay off the flownet. This shows a great deal of professionalism on their behalf and a total lack of professionalism by Mr. Diagle and Mr. Middleton. Let's keep the flownet pure!! Manufactures and their representatives need to reserve their comments to the privacy of their customers offices. Thanks Steve for handling this situation. It left a very polite and talented tech very upset. Mike Varlotta