MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 22, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Datascope Corp. (Nasdaq:DSCP) announced today that Dr. Antonino Laudani was named Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 21, 2007, pursuant to a Board action in September that approved the establishment of the COO executive position and the promotion of Dr. Laudani to that post. Dr. Laudani reports to CEO Lawrence Saper.