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CSA Medical CryoSpray Ablation System to be Manufactured and Distributed from Solectron Charlotte.


Medical Device is a Breakthrough Technology that Destroys Unwanted Tissue of the Esophagus

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Solectron Corporation (NYSE NYSE

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), a leading provider of integrated electronic supply chain services including design, manufacturing and aftermarket services, has finalized an agreement with CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology.  Medical to manufacture the company's CryoSpray Ablation(TM) system. Following eight years of invention, testing, product development and clinical trials, CSA Medical's CryoSpray Ablation system is rolling off the assembly line at Solectron's Charlotte, N.C. manufacturing facility.

Based in Baltimore, MD, CSA Medical developed the CryoSpray Ablation system, which freezes and destroys unwanted tissues found in the esophagus, which, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

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 various reports arises from chronic acid reflux acid reflux
n.
See heartburn.
. Peer-reviewed research estimates 65 million U.S. citizens suffer from this condition. The 10 to 20 minute procedure uses a catheter to transport and spray liquid nitrogen Noun 1. liquid nitrogen - nitrogen in a liquid state
atomic number 7, N, nitrogen - a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living
 under low pressure through an endoscope endoscope, any instrument used to look inside the body. Usually consisting of a fiber-optic tube attached to a viewing device, endoscopes are used to explore and biopsy such areas as the colon and the bronchi of the lungs.  to freeze the tissue.

Solectron's integrated supply chain services and medical manufacturing capabilities enable CSA Medical to accelerate time-to-market without making costly infrastructure investments. In addition to manufacturing the CryoSpray Ablation system, Solectron manages orders and ships directly to CSA Medical customers. CSA Medical and Solectron have worked together since August 2006 to establish an optimized Lean supply chain and manufacturing process.

"We needed a contract manufacturing partner with deep medical device expertise, complex systems mastery, and end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain capabilities," said Freddy Cannady, vice president, Operations, CSA Medical. "Solectron met this criterion, and has been, and will continue, to be a valued partner throughout this process."

"CSA Medical's CryoSpray Ablation System is an innovative approach to treating patients with esophageal diseases, and we're proud to partner with them to help bring this product to market," said Dave Busch, vice president, medical, Solectron. "Medical device firms are under tremendous pressure to quickly develop high quality products that meet physician and patient needs. Solectron is able to provide customers like CSA Medical with the supply chain expertise and the manufacturing flexibility that their complex products require in a rapidly changing clinical environment."

"Solectron truly lives a Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma is a business improvement methodology which combines (as the name implies) tools from both Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Lean manufacturing focuses on speed and traditional Six Sigma focuses on quality. By combining the two, the result is better quality faster.  culture. This has made it easier to integrate our world-class product with a contract manufacturer that maintains compliance with stringent U.S. and international regulatory requirements, and utilizes highly efficient and precise continuous flow techniques. In my experience, few do this well," added Cannady. "We needed a contract manufacturer who could provide one-stop support and complete system-level integration. We utilized Solectron's packaging and testing site in Columbia, S.C. to design our 'green' packaging to ensure our product arrives safely anywhere in the world and can be cycled back to manufacturing for continuous reuse."

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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, but not limited to, the successful manufacture and distribution of the CryoSpray Ablation system. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions. Actual outcomes and results could differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include: unanticipated challenges relating to manufacturing medical products; supply chain management and logistics issues; product issues or problems relating to the design of the product; business disruptions; the present and future strength of the worldwide economy overall, and the market for this medical product in particular; variations in demand forecasts and orders; and our ability to retain key personnel. For a further list and description of risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by Solectron with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Solectron disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About CSA Medical

CSA Medical, Inc. is committed to bringing the proven science of cryotherapy Cryotherapy Definition

Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal.
 to Endoscopy endoscopy

Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the
. The CSA[TM] System allows therapeutic endoscopists to have the ability to quickly and easily ablate ab·late
v.
To remove or destroy the function of.



ablate

to remove, especially by cutting.

ablate verb To remove; excise
 unwanted tissue. The CSA[TM] System utilizes a patented, FDA FDA
abbr.
Food and Drug Administration


FDA,
n.pr See Food and Drug Administration.

FDA,
n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration.
 cleared technology that regulates and transports a low-pressure cryogen cry·o·gen
n.
A liquid, such as liquid nitrogen, that boils at a temperature below about 110 Kelvin (-160°C) and is used to obtain very low temperatures; a refrigerant.
 through a 7 French catheter that is easily passed through a standard endoscope. This rapid delivery system of repetitive freeze-thaw cycles has been shown in clinical studies to ablate pre-cancerous and cancerous cells with subsequent re-growth of normal esophageal epithelium. CSA Medical is privately held and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland (www.CSAmedical.com).

About Solectron

Solectron Corporation is one of the world's largest providers of complete product lifecycle services. We offer collaborative design and new product introduction, supply chain management, Lean manufacturing and aftermarket services such as product warranty repair and end-of-life support to leading customers worldwide. Solectron works with the world's premier providers of networking, telecommunications, computing, storage, consumer, automotive, industrial, medical, self-service automation and aerospace and defense products. The company's industry-leading Lean Six Sigma methodology (Solectron Production System[TM]) provides OEMs with quality, flexibility, innovation and cost benefits that improve competitive advantage. Based in Milpitas, Calif., Solectron operates in more than 20 countries on five continents and had sales from continuing operations continuing operations

Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the
 of $10.6 billion in fiscal 2006. For more information, visit us at www.solectron.com.

Note: SOLECTRON and the Solectron logo are registered trademarks of Solectron Corporation. The Solectron Production System, SPS (Standby Power System) A UPS system that switches to battery backup upon detection of power failure. See UPS.

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, and Solectron Supply Chain Solutions Suite are also trademarks of Solectron Corporation. Other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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