Ultrasonix Medical Corporation Launches Sonix RP; Ultrasound Research Unit

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultrasonix Medical Corporation of Canada has launched Sonix RP -- the first fully functional Ultrasound Research package for investigational purposes, intended for research, academic and scientific institutions. Sonix RP provides the perfect balance of performance and affordability.

Ultrasonix will be present at several upcoming trade shows, including the 2005 American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine meeting in Orlando, FL from June 19th to June 22nd, 2005.

Sonix RP is equipped with an investigational research package that includes pre-beam forming real-time acquisition software, RF mode, and SDK (Software Development Kit) for client applications. With flexible control of the complete ultrasound signal path in an open architecture, Sonix RP is the only open research-driven ultrasound system in the market. In addition, Sonix RP offers complete control and access to pre and post beamformer RF data. In investigating application, for instance, Sonix RP provides custom filtering, envelope, detection, and compression of acquired data.

The compact size of Sonix RP makes it portable and easy to handle. Along with 80 Gigabyte storage space, Sonix RP features high-image quality, front-load CD/DVD drive, and 2 front-load USB 2.0 drives for maximum data transfer convenience.

Dr. Thaddeus Wilson, Assistant Professor of Radiological Physics at University of Tennessee has utilized Ultrasonix research package in his recent projects. “Ultrasonix research package offers an unparallel level of control over its scanner, which has proven to be invaluable to my research at the University of Tennessee and it has been a pleasure dealing with their knowledgeable engineering staff.”

Ultrasonix offers linear, convex-linear, phased, and other specialty transducers. In addition to traditional service support and remote diagnostics, the Sonix RP is capable of software upgrade via Internet.

“Our dedication to Ultrasound goes beyond commercialization of a diagnostic ultrasound system. Through ground-breaking research and scientific collaboration with the Ultrasound research community, Ultrasonix is committed to future innovations in diagnostic ultrasound,” explains Bob Thompson, Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development.

About Ultrasonix Medical Corporation:

Privately held company based in Burnaby, British Columbia, focused 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: Ultrasonix Medical Corporation, +1-604-437-9500, or fax,+1-604-437-9502, or info@ultrasonix.com