DGAP-News: Analogic Highlights BK Medical Flex Focus 500 Ultrasound System With New Quantum Technology at RSNA 2012


Analogic Corporation 

21.11.2012 15:01
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Market-Leading Ultrasound System Provides Clinicians Faster, Easier Way to
Maximize Performance 

PEABODY, Mass., 2012-11-21 15:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and
aviation security technology, announced today that it will demonstrate its BK
Medical branded Flex Focus(tm) 500 ultrasound system, with new Quantum(tm)
Technology, at the 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 25-30, 2012. 

The Flex Focus 500, an industry-leading imaging solution for interventional
radiology, will be complemented by the company's suite of ultrasound systems
including the Flex Focus 800 and Pro Focus(tm) UltraView 800. Analogic's BK
Medical systems with Quantum Technology offer important new features and
solutions that provide clinicians a faster and easier way to maximize
ultrasound performance. 

Analogic's Quantum Technology offers image quality advancements including
superb 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, the new technology includes a unique Vector Flow Imaging (VFI) mode*,
allowing angle independent visualization of blood flow, and an advanced color
Doppler mode, enabling excellent spatial resolution. Key benefits also include
advanced harmonic imaging when imaging all patient types, even the extremely
difficult-to-image patient. 

'Our innovative ultrasound systems with Quantum Technology exemplify Analogic's
ongoing dedication to develop leading-edge solutions that provide physicians a
quicker and easier way to maximize ultrasound performance for interventional
radiology,' said Lars Shaw, vice president of global marketing at Analogic.
'The excellent 2D imaging and sensitive color Doppler offers quick, precise
visualization of superficial or deep structures in all types of patients
including difficult-to-image patients. 

'In addition, the vector flow imaging mode allows for angle independent
visualization of blood flow, leading to a quicker, more thorough patient
assessment,' continued Shaw. 

Analogic's suite of ultrasound systems complement BK Medical's extensive
product portfolio. The Flex Focus 500 is a portable, highly efficient system
that is powerful and well suited for a busy practice utilizing ultrasound for
interventional ultrasound needs. The Flex Focus 800 and UltraView 800 are the
company's premium performance systems. 

The procedure-driven Flex Focus 500 ultrasound system supports a broad range of
innovative transducers to address the challenges of demanding interventional
procedures. The broad transducer portfolio, including the four-way articulating
laparoscopic transducer, makes the system one of the most versatile on the
market today. In addition, this small footprint ultrasound system is extremely
maneuverable and offers up to four hours of plug-free imaging. 

To see a live demonstration of the BK Medical ultrasound systems with Quantum
Technology, as well as the full suite of its imaging solutions, please visit
Analogic's booth #7128 in Hall B of McCormick Place during RSNA 2012. 

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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         (978) 326-4058
         investorrelations@analogic.com
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