Sectra: First Spanish order for Sectra MicroDose Mammogra...

First Spanish order for Sectra MicroDose Mammography: Women in Alicante first in Spain to benefit from mammography examinations with the lowest radiation dose on the market A mammography clinic in Alicante, Clínica Tesla, has invested in a complete digital mammography system from the Swedish IT and medical-technology company Sectra. This is the first Spanish order for Sectra's mammography system. Clínica Tesla is a new clinic that will open during the spring 2007. The clinic will install Sectra's full-field digital mammography solution including breast imaging PACS, a system for managing and archiving of digital breast images. The digitization of Clínica Tesla's mammography operations promotes safe, ergonomic and efficient breast examinations. "Digital mammography is superior compared with conventional mammography in its capabilities to detect early breast cancer. This was essential in our decision to invest in digital systems," says Dr. Julio Saez Castan at Clínica Tesla. "We chose Sectra MicroDose Mammography for its high-resolution images at a very low dose. The low dose is extremely important in mammography screening, in which large numbers of healthy women are examined." "The introduction of digital mammography is taking off and this is our first important step into the Spanish mammography market," says Eduardo Pérez, Commercial Director of Sectra in Spain. "With our cutting-edge technology, Clínica Tesla is positioned as a pioneer in mammography and we are convinced that they will serve as model for other clinics, screening units or hospitals entering the digital mammography era," he adds. Safe, ergonomic and efficient breast examinations The switch to digital mammography provides a number of advantages compared with analog operations. One of the large benefits is that the digital equipment reduces the radiation doses women receive during a mammography examination. In addition, the images are displayed on computer screens thereby eliminating film and film developing. Sectra's solution, Sectra MicroDose Mammography, is based on unique photon-counting technology and provides the lowest radiation dose on the market, unsurpassed throughput, customized workflow and outstanding ergonomics. This ensures safe, stress-free and quick examinations for the patients. The radiologists receive the results quicker and the radiographers benefit from an improved ergonomic working environment. For further information, please contact: Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President Sectra Imtec AB, ph +46 13 23 52 27 Dr. Jan-Olof Brüer, President and CEO Sectra AB, ph +46 13 23 52 09 About Sectra's medical operations Sectra is one of the world's major diagnostic imaging system (PACS) providers. More than 900 hospitals worldwide use the system daily and more than 40 million radiology examinations are diagnosed in Sectra's system annually. Sectra's systems have been installed in North America, Scandinavia and most major countries in Europe and the Far East. In Scandinavia, Sectra is the market leader with more than 50% of all film-free installations. About the Sectra Group Sectra successfully develops and sells cutting-edge products in the expansive niche segments of medical systems and secure communication systems. The company was founded in 1978 and has its roots in the Linköping Institute of Technology in Sweden. Today, Sectra has offices in eleven countries and operates through partners worldwide. Sales in the 2005/2006 fiscal year totaled SEK 564 million. Since 1999, Sectra shares have been listed on the Nordic Exchange. For more information about Sectra visit http://www.sectra.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://wpy.waymaker.net/client/waymaker1/f.aspx?id=361363&fn=wkr0001.pdf