B-K Medical Adds Uniquely Designed Transducers for Anorectal Scanning and for High-Resolution Scanning in Tight Spaces.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2003 B-K Medical A/S, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ALOG ALOG Army Logistician (Magazine) ALOG Army Logistics ALOG Activity Log ALOG AWIS Logistics ), presented two unique new ultrasound transducers at the Euroson 2003 congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, today. Both new probes include special features that address the practical needs of surgeons in their respective application areas. Type 2050: 360(degree) anorectal a·no·rec·tal adj. Relating to the anus and the rectum. anorectal pertaining to, emanating from or affecting the anorectum. anorectal abscess see perianal fistula. scanning in a slim new housing with built-in 3-D The 2050 transducer is a revolutionary update of B-K Medical's classic 360(degree) anorectal scanning technology, with a scanning frequency of 6-16 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. . Its physical and functional advantages solve many problems associated with anorectal scanning and give colorectal surgeons an unsurpassed new diagnostic tool. The 2050 offers 3-D imaging with no external moving parts, for clear, undisturbed images. It produces detailed high-resolution views of the layers of the rectal wall and gives excellent image quality all the way from the anal canal anal canal End portion of the alimentary canal, distinguished from the rectum by the transition from an internal mucous membrane layer to one of skinlike tissue and by its narrower diameter. Waste products move from the rectum to the anal canal. to the sigmoideum. Type 8809: A very high resolution transducer for difficult to access areas The 8809 transducer combines a small, flat and uniquely flexible tip with a very high resolution of 15 MHz in the extreme near field, thus addressing the needs of the vascular, surgical and musculoskeletal musculoskeletal /mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal/ (-skel´e-t'l) pertaining to or comprising the skeleton and muscles. mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal adj. Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. specializations. It has excellent Doppler sensitivity and supports electronically steerable Doppler, so that blood flow can be visualized even in vessels parallel to the surface being scanned. The specially designed puncture guide follows the flexible tip of the transducer, making the 8809 ideal for ultrasound-guided interventional procedures like biopsies and precise therapeutic injections. Facts about B-K Medical A/S B-K Medical A/S, a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG), specializes in the development and production of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The company is recognized as a world leader in developing ultrasound scanners specially designed for surgery and for the investigation of urological disorders. The product line also includes scanners for other applications, such as gynecological gynecological /gy·ne·co·log·i·cal/ (-kah-loj´i-k'l) gynecologic. examinations, fetal scanning, and radiology. B-K Medical is represented in 60 countries, with subsidiary sales companies in the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the U.K. and Thailand. An extensive network of distributors connects B-K Medical with Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the rest of the world. The company has 330 employees, 230 of whom are located in Denmark. For additional information, please e-mail us at inquire@bkmed.com, phone us at +45 4452 8100, or visit our web site at www.bkmed.com. World Headquarters Mileparken 34 DK-2730 Herlev Denmark Tel.: +45 4452 8100 Fax: +45 4452 8199 |
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