Ultrasonix Medical Corporation Receives HOSPIMedica 2005 Award

BURNABY, British Columbia, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, a company dedicated to Ultrasound, announced that the Sonix SP has received the 2005 HOSPIMedica Award based on its premium performance and affordability parameters in the general Ultrasound category. The selection committee has attributed the decision to the overall diagnostic capability of the Sonix system, including top diagnostic imaging quality, easy digital filing, patient data, and software upgrades.

"Sonix SP was first introduced at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology's annual meeting in May, 2005, and for the product to receive international recognition only 4 months after its introduction is phenomenal. The notable interest in Sonix series reaffirms our belief that customers continue to seek a premium diagnostic system with a balance between performance and affordability," John T. Buhler, President and CEO of Ultrasonix Medical Corporation said.

Radormir Kudak of Medata, President and CEO of Ultrasonix's Czech distribution operation was present to receive the award in Brno.

The Sonix SP system complements clinical settings such as OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, and other specialty practices. With an open PC-based operating architecture, the Sonix SP is one of the most versatile and responsive systems in the market today. In addition, the Sonix SP's cost-effective price range makes advanced ultrasound technology accessible to a broader clinical audience.

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation will be present during Medica 2005 between November 16 and 19 in Dusseldorf, Germany, as well as RSNA 2005 between November 26 and December 2, in Chicago, IL, USA. More information on Sonix SP is available at www.ultrasonix.com .

About HOSPIMedica

A franchise of prestigious medical fairs "med by Messe Dusseldorf," HOSPIMedica is a member of the Medica Group, which organizes comprehensive international trade show programs focusing on machinery and plant engineering, medicine and health, trade and services. Medica Group has representations in Europe, Asia and America. For more information, visit http://node1.bvv.cz/homepage-gb .

About Ultrasonix Medical Corporation:

A privately held company based in Burnaby, British Columbia, focuses on development and manufacturing of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. The company develops a patented ultrasound platform that not only delivers first-rate clinical performance; it also defines a new industry standard for cost-performance. Further information is available at www.ultrasonix.com.

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation

CONTACT: Rossa Sung, Marketing Manager of Ultrasonix Medical Corporation,+1-604-437-9500, or info@ultrasonix.com

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