Analogic Corporation
02.10.2012 17:30
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Revolutionary ART Provides Unique Ultrasound Solution for Robotic-Assisted
Surgery
PEABODY, Mass., 2012-10-02 17:30 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and
aviation security technology, today announced that it will demonstrate its BK
Medical branded Flex Focus(tm) 800 ultrasound system, an industry leading
imaging
solution for surgical ultrasound guided procedures, at the American College of
Surgeons (ACS) 98th Annual Clinical Congress, Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2012, in
Chicago.
In addition, the company will showcase its Advanced Robotic Ultrasound
Technology(tm) (ART(tm)) system with the market's only curved linear array
transducer, the ProART(tm) transducer. The BK Medical premium performance
ultrasound system has demonstrated benefits for surgeons performing
robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) procedures. In addition, the
company's 3DART(tm) transducer has the potential to benefit robotic-assisted
radical prostatectomy (RARP) procedures.
'Using the BK Medical ART system for robotic-assisted surgery allows us to
tackle more difficult, complex lesions in RAPN that we would not have
considered for a minimally invasive approach in the past,' said Michael
Stifelman, M.D., director, Robotic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New
York City. 'This technology raises image quality, color Doppler sensitivity,
and ease of use to a new level for our robotic-assisted surgery practice.'
The Flex Focus 800 also includes the company's innovative Quantum
Technology(tm),
offering image quality advancements including improved contrast resolution, as
well as new grayscale maps and new image pre-sets, making it easier and quicker
to obtain the highest quality images. In addition, Quantum Technology includes
a unique Vector Flow Imaging (VFI) mode*, allowing angle independent
visualization of blood flow, and an advanced color Doppler mode, enabling
superb spatial resolution. Key benefits also include advanced harmonic imaging
when imaging all patient types, even the extremely difficult-to-image patient.
The procedure-driven Flex Focus 800 ultrasound system for general surgery
supports a broad range of innovative transducers to address the challenges of
demanding intraoperative procedures. The I-Shaped, T-Shaped, and Biplane
Intraoperative transducers and four-way articulating Laparoscopic transducer
make the system one of the most versatile on the market today. Additionally,
the small footprint premium performance ultrasound system is extremely
maneuverable and offers up to four hours of plug-free imaging.
'The scientists and engineers at Analogic's Denmark design and innovation
center worked closely with world renowned surgeons to create a dedicated
ultrasound solution for a wide range of interventional procedures offering
superior diagnostic imaging capabilities, which are complemented by the latest
technological advancements in ultrasound,' said Lars Shaw, vice president,
global marketing, Analogic Corporation. 'The ART system has been very well
received since its initial introduction for robotic-assisted surgery earlier
this year, where Analogic's BK Medical branded systems are global leaders.'
To see a live demonstration of the BK Medical branded Flex Focus 800 ultrasound
system, please visit Analogic's booth #1838 during the ACS Clinical Congress.
About Analogic and the BK Medical brand
Analogic (Nasdaq:ALOG) provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology
solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. Analogic's
ultrasound group designs and manufactures ultrasound systems and specialized
transducers that are sold directly to medical practitioners under the BK
Medical brand. For over 30 years, our market-leading BK Medical branded
ultrasound solutions have been used to improve the practice of medicine in
procedure-driven markets such as urology, surgery and anesthesia. BK Medical's
products, including our award-winning Flex Focus family of systems and unique
transducer designs, offer advanced imaging capabilities that enable real-time
image guidance in an easy-to-use, portable platform. Our Analogic ultrasound
group has operations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Denmark, and
Shanghai.
For more information on our BK Medical ultrasound products visit www.bkmed.com.
For more information on Analogic, visit www.analogic.com.
* Flex Focus: VFI is not cleared by FDA and is not licensed by Health Canada.
Pro Focus: VFI is not licensed by Health Canada
Analogic is a registered trademark of Analogic Corporation. The globe logo is a
trademark of Analogic Corporation.
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Amy Cook
(925) 552-7893
amycook@amcpublicrelations.com
Investor Contact:
Mark Namaroff
Director of Investor Relations
(978) 326-4058
investorrelations@analogic.com
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