ACIST Medical Systems Announces Global Service and Support Agreement with Imation Corp.EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BW HealthWire)--March 30, 1998--ACIST Medical Systems ("ACIST") an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based medical device company, today announced an agreement with Imation Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : IMN IMN Iraqi Media Network IMN Indicated Mach Number IMN Inter Member Network IMN Infectious Mononucleosis IMN Invisible Moose Network (website) IMN Illegal Macro Name IMN Internet Marketing Newsletter ), whereby Imation will provide worldwide technical support and related services to ACIST's customers. The ACIST CL100 Injection System is an innovative contrast delivery system for use in angiography angiography or arteriography X-ray examination of arteries and veins with a contrast medium to differentiate them from surrounding organs. The contrast medium is introduced through a catheter to show the blood vessels and the structures they supply, including . Angiography is a medical procedure used to diagnose heart disease and involves injecting radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. contrast material into the coronary artery coronary artery n. 1. An artery with origin in the right aortic sinus; with distribution to the right side of the heart in the coronary sulcus, and with branches to the right atrium and ventricle, including the atrioventricular branches and . The ACIST System is designed to provide a new, highly automated method for injecting contrast media, giving physicians constant, interactive control through the use of a remote handpiece and a user friendly touch screen monitor. This represents a major advantage in angiographic injector technology as current injector devices can only be used at predetermined pre·de·ter·mine v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines v.tr. 1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: injection rates. Through its service organization, Imation will provide ACIST customers with global, on-site technical support and repair, and preventative maintenance service of ACIST CL100 Injection Systems, as well as telephone support and user training. "Service and support is a very integral part of the success of any product launch," said Dan Gladney, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , ACIST Medical Systems. "We are extremely pleased to partner with Imation to bring their vast technical expertise and comprehensive understanding of the medical industry to our customers. Imation's integrated network of customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services and global service infrastructure supports our goal of providing all ACIST Injection System customers with a world-class, timely and comprehensive service program." "Imation's global infrastructure of service professionals is well-positioned to deliver the technical service and support that ACIST's customers require," said Donna Farrugia, Imation Global Services Business Development Manager. "In delivering these services, Imation is focused on helping companies like ACIST focus on their core business of product and market development, while ensuring that their customers' support needs are met." Imation supplies a variety of products and services worldwide for the information and image management industry, specializing in data storage and imaging solutions. Additional information about Imation is available on the company's Website at http://www.imation.com or by calling Imation toll-free at 1-888-466-3456. ACIST Medical Systems (formerly Invasatec, Inc.) is a privately held Minnesota corporation, founded in 1991. The company has developed the ACIST CL100 Injection System to improve the delivery of contrast agents during angiographic procedures. All ACIST products are distributed in North America exclusively through Princeton, New Jersey-based Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Additional information about the ACIST Injection System or ACIST Medical Systems is available by calling 612/941-3507, ext. 114. CONTACT: ACIST Medical Systems, Eden Prairie Scott P. Youngstrom, Vice President and CFO See Chief Financial Officer. 612/941-3507, ext. 114 |
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