Analogic Corporation
25.08.2011 19:46
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PEABODY, Mass., 2011-08-25 19:46 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG),
will showcase its innovative Flex Focus(tm) 700 ultrasound system and BK Power
Pack at the 13th World Congress of the World Federation for Ultrasound in
Medicine and Biology (WFUMB), in conjunction with the 35th joint meeting of the
Austrian, German and Swiss Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine, and Euroson
2011. WFUMB 2011 will take place in Vienna, Austria, August 26-29, 2011.
'We believe it is critical to offer our customers the latest technology and
most advanced imaging modalities for ultrasound imaging today,' said Lars Shaw,
vice president global marketing, BK Medical. 'Our scientists and engineers
worked closely with surgeons worldwide to develop a dedicated solution for a
wide range of interventional procedures with superior imaging capabilities. As
a result, the Flex Focus 700 offers premium performance in surgery, internal
medicine, and general imaging, enabling clinicians to deliver advanced imaging
to all of their patients with confidence.'
The system has been very well received since its initial introduction for
surgery, where BK Medical is a global leader. The BK Power Pack is a full
back-up power solution for the Flex Focus family of ultrasound systems that
ensures plug-free imaging for up to four hours, allowing improvements to
workflow and potential reductions in patient wait times.
'We use the BK Medical ultrasound systems in interventional radiology primarily
for intraoperative guidance to perform ablation and biopsy procedures,' said
Brooke Jeffrey, Jr., M.D., section chief, abdominal imaging, Department of
Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center. BK Medical has a comprehensive
range of innovative, unique transducers that address the specialized needs and
clinical challenges of interventional radiologists worldwide. As an example,
the high-resolution biplane transducer 8824, with simultaneous imaging in
transverse and longitudinal planes, gives precise anatomic and location
information needed for needle guidance and multiple interventional procedures.
BK Medical's IQPAC(tm) technology, used in the Flex Focus 700 and 400 systems,
and
the Pro Focus Ultraview, provides premium quality diagnostic images for all
patient types. The IQPAC technology combines the company's proprietary enhanced
tissue definition and angular compound imaging technologies to optimize the
ultrasound image. As a result, contrast resolution is improved and the tissue
margins are more easily visualized. Together, these two technologies enable
improved border definition and reduced speckle noise in the image, resulting in
improved image quality.
BK Medical recently introduced Advanced Robotic Ultrasound Technology(tm)
(ART(tm)),
the industry's first complete ultrasound imaging solution for robotic surgery
that includes the Flex Focus 700, specialized transducers, and tools designed
specifically for robotic-assisted surgery. The premium performance ultrasound
solution may benefit surgeons performing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
(RARP) procedures and robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) procedures.
About BK Medical
BK Medical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG),
specializing in the development and production of diagnostic ultrasound
equipment. BK Medical is recognized as a global leader in the development of
ultrasound systems designed for anesthesia, interventional radiology, surgery
and the investigation of urological disorders. The products developed and
marketed by BK Medical also include systems for other applications such as
pelvic floor. BK Medical has its European headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark,
and U.S. headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts. BK Medical is represented in
60 countries with subsidiary sales companies in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the
Nordic countries, and the UK. An extensive network of distributors connects BK
Medical with Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the rest of the world.
For more information visit www.bkmed.com.
About Analogic
Analogic (Nasdaq:ALOG), headquartered in Peabody, Mass., is a high-technology
company that designs and manufactures advanced medical imaging, security
systems and subsystems that are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
and end users in the healthcare and homeland security markets. We are
recognized worldwide for advancing state-of-the-art technology in the areas of
computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital
mammography, ultrasound and automatic explosives detection for airport
security. Our OEM customers incorporate our technology into systems that they
in turn sell for various medical and security applications. We also sell our
ultrasound products directly to clinical end-user markets through our direct
worldwide sales force under the brand name BK Medical. For more information,
visit www.analogic.com.
Flex Focus and Advanced Robotic Ultrasound Technology (ART) are trademarks of
BK Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation.
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925.552.7893
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Investor Relations Contact:
Mark Namaroff
Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Marketing
(978) 326-4058
investorrelations@analogic.com
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