Frost & Sullivan Honors CAS Medical Systems as the Niche Player of the Year.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2003 The prestigious Patient Monitoring Niche Player of the Year Award Several sports leagues honor their best player with an award called Player of the Year. In the United States, this type of award is usually called a Most Valuable Player award. The awards with the "player of the year" phrasing include these. was bestowed upon CAS Medical Systems Inc. by Frost & Sullivan at last night's 2003 Global Excellence in Healthcare & Life Sciences Awards Banquet. Held in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , Calif., the Frost & Sullivan banquet honored world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in the healthcare industry. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of these distinguished companies. CAS Medical received the award for demonstrating excellence in the patient monitoring market. "A well-managed and supported portfolio of products has earned CAS consistent year after year growth since its inception," notes Seemeen Mirza, research analyst for Frost & Sullivan. CAS products have significantly improved the quality of patient care. Founded in 1984, the company experienced steady growth year after year. CAS has provided innovations to the vital signs monitoring market since the introduction of its first blood pressure cuff designed specifically for neonates. Over the years, CAS has focused on the development of superior blood pressure measurement technology, addressing the requirements for motion artifact A distortion in an image or sound caused by a limitation or malfunction in the hardware or software. Artifacts may or may not be easily detectable. Under intense inspection, one might find artifacts all the time, but a few pixels out of balance or a few milliseconds of abnormal sound rejection in difficult situations such as patient tremor tremor /trem·or/ (trem´er) an involuntary trembling or quivering. action tremor rhythmic, oscillatory, involuntary movements of the outstretched upper limb; it may also affect the voice and or shivering shivering /shiv·er·ing/ (shiv´er-ing) 1. involuntary shaking of the body, as with cold. 2. a disease of horses, with trembling or quivering of various muscles. shivering see shiver, stringhalt. and ambulance or gurney gurney /gur·ney/ (gur´ne) a wheeled cot used in hospitals. gur·ney n. pl. gur·neys A metal stretcher with wheeled legs, used for transporting patients. transport. As a result, CAS' proprietary MAXNIBP(tm) technology is the most advanced NIBP NIBP Non-Invasive Blood Pressure measurement technology available. CAS most recently introduced the CAS 740 Vital Signs Monitor to the patient monitoring market. In addition to MAXNIBP, options for pulse oximetry pulse oximetry Oxygen saturation measurement, SaO Critical care A method used to determine the O2 saturation–SaO2 and desaturation of blood in a continuous noninvasive fashion, through the noninvasive assessment of arterial Hb-bound and thermometry thermometry Science of measuring the temperature of a system or the ability of a system to transfer heat to another system. Temperature measurement is important to a wide range of activities, including manufacturing, scientific research, and medicine. are also available, making the 740 a versatile, mobile unit for diverse types of clinical applications. Its presence in the EMS market, and its new focus on sub-acute areas, have contributed to CAS Medical's emergence as a small, yet highly focused, player within patient monitoring. CAS has an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and business unit that offers its MAXNIBP technology to other developers of multi-parameter measurement devices. CAS also has a line of apnea monitoring devices and specialty products designed specifically for neonatal intensive care. Frost & Sullivan believes that CAS Medical is poised for continued growth in the vital signs monitoring market. The company continues to enhance its market position through research, product development and a unique, highly focused approach to sales and marketing. The company has established technological superiority within its field and has employed sound business and marketing strategies to ensure its success. CAS has earned a reputation for offering superior products at competitive prices. This has delivered strong, consistent growth in an increasingly competitive market place. The company now enjoys a market presence rivaled only by the very large, established healthcare participants. 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. 3. Frost & Sullivan, "A powerful technological capability, a keen pulse on the consumer needs and strong marketing expertise make CAS Medical Systems the ideal recipient of this award." About CAS Medical Systems Inc. Founded in 1984, CAS Medical Systems Inc. designs, manufactures and markets medical products, specifically blood pressure measurement technology, vital signs monitors, apnea monitoring equipment and products for neonatal intensive care. The company's products are designed to improve the quality of patient care and provide exceptional value and performance. With a reputation for the highest quality products available in the markets it serves, CAS products are used by clinicians worldwide. For more information about CAS, visit the Web site at www.casmed.com About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is recognized as a global leader in growth consulting. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast variety of market industries and landscapes. For further information, visit www.frost.com. |
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