Proceeds Purposes The financing enables DFINE to make a greater investment in its launch of the Spinal Tumor Ablation with Radiofrequency (STAR™) System later this year and in early 2012. Emphasis will include the initiation of clinical studies necessary to build a body of evidence in favor of the treatment, and clinical marketing initiatives to support its commercial uptake. The company will also allocate funds for other pipeline projects and the continued expansion of its sales organization.