CLEVELAND, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- ScottCare Corporation, a leader in non- invasive cardiology products, announced today that it has acquired the operations of NICORE, a privately held designer, developer and manufacturer of External Counterpulsation (ECP) systems.
"ScottCare is pleased to include the innovative technology of the NICORE ECP system in its product portfolio of leading cardiopulmonary rehabilitation products," said Ken Zajaczkowski, President of ScottCare Corporation. "Combining the product, experience and core competencies of the NICORE organization with ScottCare's distribution, outstanding customer support and sales and marketing experience will expand the availability of ECP therapy. We are excited about the future of ECP and will use our innovations to improve the quality of life for cardiac patients."
NICORE started as a provider of ECP therapy and took what was learned from this experience to redefine the company into a designer and developer of an ECP system that provided improved performance, patient comfort, safety and ease of use. The NICORE system was the first to offer:
- Vacuum-assisted deflation system - Integrated database with comprehensive reporting - Pneumatics enclosed in the treatment table base to minimize noise - User Friendly Touch-Control Console
NICORE ECP systems are used by hundreds of hospitals and office practices across the country and provides clinicians with a proven, non-invasive cardiac care therapy to improve the health and quality of life for cardiac patients. Clinical studies have demonstrated that ECP therapy benefits more than 80% of patients treated, with significant improvement in relief of the symptoms of angina and CHF, increased functional capacity, and reduced dependence on medication.
ScottCare will continue engineering, manufacturing and support operations in the same Tampa, FL facility and with the same leadership that has been developing quality ECP systems since 1997.
With an industry leading standard warranty and the resources to stand behind its products, ScottCare provides service and support programs optimized to help customers achieve the desired clinical and financial results required to make their NICORE ECP program a success. For more information on the ScottCare NICORE ECP system, call 1-800-243-9412, ext. 128 or visit www.scottcare.com.
About ScottCare Corporation
ScottCare Corporation is a leader in non-invasive cardiology therapy and rehabilitation. Since 1989, ScottCare has manufactured quality medical devices serving cardiopulmonary professionals. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, ScottCare is a division of the Scott Fetzer Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska.
ScottCare CorporationCONTACT: Bill Kulp, Director of Product-Market Development of ScottCareCorporation, +1-216-362-0550, ext. 133
Web site: http://www.scottcare.com/
