Ultrasound Imaging System has portable, tablet-based design.
Press Release Summary:
Tablet-based ultrasound imaging system, VuPad™, offers A-scan, B-scan, and/or UBM modalities. Featuring portable and ergonomic design, product supports wireless interconnectivity with EMRs, image management systems, and printers. Integrated multi-touch touchscreen provides pinch zoom functionality.
Original Press Release:
Escalon® Medical Corp. to Introduce Sonomed Escalon VuPad(TM) at Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
ARDMORE, Pa. -- Escalon Medical Corp. (Nasdaq: ESMC) today announced its plans to introduce a new tablet-based ultrasound imaging system, the Sonomed Escalon VuPad(TM), at the upcoming 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) November 16-19(th) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The product will be featured at the Sonomed Escalon booth 1316.
The VuPad(TM) offers A-scan, B-scan, and/or UBM modalities in a sleek, tablet-like package. Key features include portable ergonomic design, elegant user interface, wireless interconnectivity to EMR's, image management systems, and printers, multi-touch ultra high resolution touch screen with pinch zoom functionality, and most notably, outstanding image quality and measurement accuracy.
Chief Executive Officer, Richard J. DePiano Jr. commented, "We are excited to introduce the VuPad(TM), the latest in portable ultrasound technology. Its upcoming launch, along with the VuMAX® HD introduced earlier this calendar year, demonstrates the Company's continued focus on developing and delivering new best-in-class ophthalmic ultrasound solutions."
The Company anticipates shipments of VuPad(TM) systems as early as the end of the calendar year following clearance from FDA and other regulatory bodies.
For additional information about the AAO visit http://www.aao.org/meetings/annual_meeting/.
About Escalon Medical
Founded in 1987, Escalon Medical Corp. (NASDAQ: ESMC)specializes in the development, marketing and distribution of ophthalmic diagnostic imaging and surgical products branded under the Sonomed Escalon name. Products include a variety of ophthalmic ultrasound, digital imaging and photography, and image management systems as well as surgical products including intraocular gases, fiber optic light guides and sources, and other surgical vitreoretinal instruments. The Company seeks to grow its ophthalmic business by further developing and diversifying its product offering through internal development programs, strategic partnerships, and the acquisition of technology so as to best leverage the Company's distribution capabilities. The Company has headquarters in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and research and development, manufacturing and distribution operations in Lake Success, New York, New Berlin, Wisconsin and Stoneham, Massachusetts. For additional information visit www.escalonmed.com and www.sonomedescalon.com
CONTACT: Richard J. DePiano, Jr., President and CEO, 610-688-6830; Alison Ziegler, Cameron Associates, 212-554-5469
