Viking Systems, Inc. Enters Northeast Market

Expands Distribution Network With Addition of Northeastern Imaging, Inc.


SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKSY), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance laparoscopic vision systems for use in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures, has expanded its domestic distribution network to the northeast, partnering with Northeastern Imaging, Inc. Northeastern Imaging, based in Westport, Massachusetts, will distribute Viking's 3-D technology in the northeast, including New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

"Northeastern Imaging has strong relationships with a multitude of leading-edge hospitals in the northeast that could benefit from the intra-operative benefits of Viking's 3-D technology," stated Donald E. Tucker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking Systems. "This expansion to the northeast widens our geographic diversification as we continue to seek collaborators who can provide access to many hospitals that can benefit from our 3-D vision systems."

Viking Systems will continue to pursue strategic partners in key markets globally and expects to further penetrate Latin America, Asia, Europe and other geographic regions in the near future.

About Northeastern Imaging

Northeastern Imaging currently represents companies such as Siemens Medical and Trump Medical Systems.

About Viking Systems, Inc.

Viking Systems, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of FDA-cleared, CE-marked, high-performance laparoscopic vision systems. The Company's primary branded product is the 3Di Digital Vision System, an advanced three-dimensional (3-D) vision system used by surgeons for complex minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, with an initial focus on applications in urology, gynecology, bariatrics and general surgery. Viking also manufactures advanced two-dimensional (2-D) 2Di Digital Vision Systems for targeted configurations and channels, as well as 2D cameras and components, sold through strategic partners and OEM programs.



            

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