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Sonora Medical Unit of Misonix to Develop Innovative Ultrasound Test Device in Agreement with Medical Diagnostic Technologies.


FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Sonora Medical Systems, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary majority-owned subsidiary

A firm in which more than 50% of outstanding voting stock is owned by the parent company.
 of Misonix, Inc. (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
: MSON MSON Multi-Service Optical Networking (SBC)
MSON Medium Speed on
), has entered into a joint development agreement with Medical Diagnostic Technologies ("MDT MDT
abbr.
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MDT (in the US and Canada) Mountain Daylight Time

MDT n abbr (US) (= mountain daylight time) →
") to bring to market a novel and sophisticated test device designed to troubleshoot diagnostic ultrasound diagnostic ultrasound
n.
Use of ultrasound to obtain images for medical diagnostic purposes.
 systems. The companies will collaborate on a product to be marketed as FirstAssist, and is expected to be commercially available in the United States during the summer of 2007.

Sonora, of Longmont, Colorado, is a leading supplier of after-market products, services and test equipment to the medical imaging market. Medical Diagnostic Technologies of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leader in the development of computer aided detection ("CAD") products. The companies will jointly develop a product to test all imaging and Doppler modalities of an ultrasound system and analyze signals displayed on the ultrasound monitor for various operational characteristics claimed by original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in their published system specifications. FirstAssist will connect to ultrasound systems in the same receptacle in which probes are normally inserted and will have the capability of interfacing with laptop computers, enabling more user-friendly maintenance and accurate in-service system testing.

FirstAssist will serve as complementary product to Sonora's ultrasound probe-testing device FirstCall, which is currently used by more than 100 major hospitals nationwide. FirstCall tests probes independently of the ultrasound system, while FirstAssist will test the ultrasound system independently of the probe. The FirstAssist device supports intuitive processing as it will connect and test the ultrasound system as if the probe that delivers ultrasonic energy were actually connected and in service.

"Sonora has for years led the industry in developing and commercializing electro-acoustic test devices designed to test the performance of, and troubleshoot, advanced diagnostic ultrasound systems," said G. Wayne Moore, 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.  of Sonora. "This new product will obviate the need for hospitals to rely upon the ultrasound 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  for after warranty service contracts, thereby providing a substantial cost savings annually for hospitals and clinics. The combination of Sonora's hardware design and the sophisticated image processing algorithms developed by MDT will set a new standard in ultrasound quality control and really empower hospital biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal
adj.
1. Of or relating to biomedicine.

2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences.
 engineers to troubleshoot and repair even the most technologically intense ultrasound system."

"Sonora has an impressive track record of technical innovation and achievement," continued Mr. Moore. "Among other products, Sonora has developed and commercialized the first ever electro-acoustic ultrasound test device, the FirstCall, opening an entirely new market segment in diagnostic ultrasound. Since its market inception just five years ago, the FirstCall has received five US Patents with three additional patents pending. Along with the FirstCall, Sonora recently introduced another breakthrough product, the Nickel, a hand-held device that directly tests all the major modes of operation of any commercial ultrasound system.

"With a mission to continuously develop new products that support improved performance and efficiency for the medical imaging market, Sonora was recently recognized among the industry's brightest in Medical Imaging Magazine's 2006 Readers' Choice Awards. In the 11th annual Medical Imaging Readers' Choice Awards, the leading trade magazine's readers voiced their opinions on who is providing unbeatable equipment, software, and services to the health care industry. Sonora ranked among the highest within the Dealer/Distributor and Remanufacturer/Rebuilder group. This is the third consecutive year that Sonora has been named to the list."

James Benson of MDT noted, "Having created CAD for the early detection of prostate cancer prostate cancer, cancer originating in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the leading malignancy in men in the United States and is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in men.  as well as other important clinical applications, it was a natural extension to direct our technology into the rapidly growing area of ultrasound quality control and service. We are excited to work on the development of this product with Sonora, the recognized world leader in the field of ultrasound test equipment."

About Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.:

Sonora Medical Systems is an ISO- iso- or is-
pref.
1. Equal; uniform: isobar.

2. Isomeric: isopropyl.

3.
9000 certified and 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.
 registered provider of high quality products and services to the diagnostic ultrasound and MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface.
 markets. Its products and services are marketed on a direct basis to healthcare providers, dealers and service organizations in North America, and both directly and through distribution partners in non-U.S. markets. Customers include large and small hospitals, stand-alone imaging centers, clinics, Independent Service Organizations (ISOs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Located in Longmont, Colorado, Sonora is a subsidiary of Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON). Additional information on Sonora is available at its Web site at www.4sonora.com.

About Misonix:

Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets medical, scientific, and industrial ultrasonic equipment, laboratory safety equipment, and air pollution control products. Misonix's ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Misonix has a minority equity position in Focus Surgery, Inc. which uses high intensity focused ultrasound HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) (sometimes FUS or HIFUS) is a highly precise medical procedure using high-intensity focused ultrasound to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue rapidly.  technology to destroy deep-seated cancerous tissues without affecting surrounding healthy tissue. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually, Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement Debridement Definition

Debridement is the process of removing nonliving tissue from pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds.
Purpose

Debridement speeds the healing of pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds.
, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery neurosurgery /neu·ro·sur·gery/ (noor´o-sur?jer-e) surgery of the nervous system.

neu·ro·sur·ger·y
n.
Surgery on any part of the nervous system.
, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, content herein may contain "forward looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include general economic conditions, delays and risks associated with the performance of contracts, uncertainties as a result of research and development, potential acquisitions, consumer and industry acceptance, litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
 and/or court proceedings, including the timing and monetary requirements of such activities, regulatory risks including approval of pending and/or contemplated 510(k) filings, the ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the Company's business lines, and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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