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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fukuda Denshi and iSirona Form Strategic RelationshipStrategic Relationship Provides HL7 Connectivity from Bedside Monitors to Hospital Information SystemsREDMOND, WA – March 31, 2008 – Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc., a world leader in patient monitoring, has entered into an agreement with iSirona, LLC to offer iSirona’s premier device connectivity solution, DeviceConX, to Fukuda Denshi customers. This agreement will enable Fukuda Denshi customers to improve nursing productivity and reduce medical errors by integrating data from Fukuda Denshi bedside patient monitors and central stations directly to their hospital or clinical information system (HIS/CIS) via HL7. This relationship continues Fukuda Denshi’s commitment to delivering premier product offerings to its customer base. There is real value in integration solutions that can automate the flow of patient information from medical devices to clinical information systems,” explains Ray Usukura, president of Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. “With the iSirona software imbedded in our solution, Fukuda Denshi customers can realize immediate benefits. The Fukuda Denshi Interface Solution, powered by iSirona, allows healthcare facilities to streamline patient data collection and increase the accuracy and timeliness of patient data. “Those benefits translate into improved nursing productivity, reduced medical errors and, ultimately, improved quality of care,” says Dave Dyell, iSirona president and CEO. “We are pleased to enter into this strategic relationship with Fukuda Denshi USA and extend our ability to deliver clinical automation solutions to healthcare organizations.” About Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. (www.fukuda.com/index_usa.html) is a subsidiary of an international developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and services including solutions for Patient Monitoring and Connectivity, Resting ECG and Ultrasound selling to hospitals, clinics and physician offices. Fukuda Denshi USA’s headquarters are in Redmond, Washington with Corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan which employs approximately 3,000 personnel in its domestic and global offices. About iSirona Panama City, Florida-based iSirona (www.isirona.com) develops clinical automation solutions for healthcare. The iSirona Enterprise™ product suite delivers medical device data from bedside and mobile devices to clinical information systems, simplifying the process of patient data collection. iSirona accelerates return-on-investment by streamlining workflow and maximizing IT investments. Uniquely positioned to deliver the most robust solution, iSirona guarantees delivery of accurate, timely and complete patient data. To request an electonic or hardcopy of ‘The
Business Case for a Medical Device Data System’ please contact us at
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