Analogic Corporation
06.04.2013 00:05
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PEABODY, Mass., 2013-04-06 00:05 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Analogic Corporation (Nasdaq:ALOG), enabling the world's medical imaging and
aviation security technology, announced that it is showcasing, for the first
time in the U.S., its BK Medical Flex Focus(tm) 500 ultrasound system, the
SonixTablet with GPS needle guidance, and the SonixTouch Research systems
together at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) 2013 Annual
Convention. The AIUM takes place April 6-10 at the New York Marriott Marquis
Hotel in New York City, where Analogic will demonstrate its suite of ultrasound
imaging solutions in booth #312.
'We are looking forward to meeting our customers and partners at this year's
AIUM convention and introducing them to our new family of Analogic Ultrasound
solutions,' said Farley Peetchaka, senior vice president and general manager,
Global Ultrasound Business. 'Ultrasonix has been a strong, consistent
participant in the research and OEM markets for over 10 years, and we are very
pleased to offer an expanded suite of ultrasound solutions, including our
dynamic ultrasound research systems complemented by the BK Medical-branded
systems, to more effectively address the growing needs of ultrasound imaging
worldwide.'
The SonixTablet with SonixGPS ultrasound guidance technology is a compact
ultrasound system with a large 19' high-resolution touch screen. The system
offers features and options designed to make interventional procedures more
precise by enabling clinicians to position the transducer in the ideal location
for the target and to select a needle angle that is direct and most comfortable
for each patient. The SonixTablet also offers a needle enhancement feature
called SonixShine that highlights the needle in-plane with the push of a
button.
The SonixTouch Research system offers clinicians the ability to acquire large
cine loops of clinical data ranging from raw radio frequency (RF) signal in
B-mode, color, pulsed wave, 3D/4D modes, or scan-converted data, to either 8
bits or 16 bits of envelope data. In addition, there will be demonstrations of
a new credentialing, billing, and ultrasound image management software, which
was originally designed for emergency medicine. The software platform is used
to collect, store, grade, and report on the studies performed by emergency
medicine doctors learning to perform ultrasound exams on patients. To learn
more, watch Assistant Professors' Michael C. Kolios, Ph.D., and Jahan
Tavakkoli, Ph.D., from Ryerson University discuss their research initiatives
using the SonixTouch system: http://www.ultrasonix.com/research/biomedical.
The BK Medical-branded Flex Focus 500 with Quantum Technology(tm) offers image
quality enhancements such as improved contrast resolution, gray scale maps, and
image pre-sets that make it easy and quick to obtain high quality images. In
addition, Quantum Technology incorporates unique Vector Flow Imaging* (VFI)
mode, enabling angle independent visualization of blood flow, and an excellent
color Doppler mode, enabling superb spatial resolution. Key benefits also
include harmonic imaging for imaging difficult-to-image patients.
'It is our commitment to offer clinicians ultrasound solutions to meet their
daily needs in ultrasound imaging, while offering their patients improved
care,' said Lars Shaw, vice president of global marketing for Analogic. 'The BK
Medical Flex Focus family of systems with Quantum Technology(tm), coupled with
the
Ultrasonix branded SonixTouch and SonixTablet systems expand our product
portfolio, enabling us to offer our customers a comprehensive suite of
sophisticated, point-of-care solutions.'
To view and use Ultrasonix and BK Medical-branded products, the AIUM will
feature various hands-on ultrasound workshops including Elastography, Carotid
and Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound, Ultrasound-guided Interventions, Scanning
Peripheral Nerves of the Upper Extremity, and Ultrasound-guided Vascular
Access, during the annual convention. For additional information, please visit
Analogic's booth 312.
Analogic completed its acquisition of Ultrasonix Medical Corporation in March
2013. Ultrasonix offers a broad portfolio of ultrasound solutions with over
5,000 systems installed worldwide. In addition to its BK and Ultrasonix
products, Analogic Ultrasound also includes Sound Technology, a company with
over 20 years of experience developing ultrasound transducers to address the
most challenging requirements of ultrasound imaging.
About Analogic
Analogic (Nasdaq:ALOG) provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology
solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized
around the world for advanced imaging systems and technology that enable
computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, digital mammography, and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), as well as automated threat detection for aviation
security. Our CT, MRI, digital mammography, and ultrasound transducer products
are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), providing state-of-the-art
capability and enabling them to enter new markets and expand their existing
market presence. Our market-leading BK Medical and Ultrasonix branded
ultrasound systems, used in procedure-driven markets such as urology, surgery,
and point-of-care, are sold to clinical end users through our direct sales
force. For over 40 years we've enabled customers to thrive, improving the
health and enhancing the safety of people around the world. Analogic is
headquartered just north of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit
www.analogic.com.
Analogic is a registered trademark of Analogic Corporation.
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*VFI is not licensed by Health Canada
CONTACT: Media Contact:Amy Cook(925)
552-7893amycook@amcpublicrelations.comInvestor Contact:Mark NamaroffDirector of
Investor Relations(978) 326-4058investorrelations@analogic.com
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