Synergetics USA, Inc. Taps The Spinal And ENT Markets

O’FALLON, Mo., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synergetics USA, Inc. announces the introduction of a new Spetzler Long Claw(TM) Tip. The increased length of the Long Claw(TM) will allow the Company to expand the surgical applications for its ultrasonic bone aspirator, the Sonopet Omni(R). The Long Claw(TM)'s additional length will allow surgeons to reach new depths, thus expanding the number of potential surgical applications to include both spinal and ear, nose and throat.

“We are very excited about the new tips and the opportunity to present them to additional markets both inside and outside of neurosurgery,” said Gregg D. Scheller, chief executive officer and president of Synergetics USA, Inc. “The Long Claw(TM) tip further enhances our expanding product line, allowing Synergetics to take another step down our strategic path by introducing our capital equipment into other minimally invasive procedures.”

About Synergetics USA, Inc.

Synergetics USA, Inc. resulted from the September 2005 combination of Valley Forge Scientific Corp. and Synergetics, Inc., bringing together their respective unique capabilities in bipolar electrosurgical generators and design, and manufacture of microsurgical hand instruments. Synergetics USA, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets medical devices for use primarily in ophthalmic surgery and neurosurgery and for other healthcare applications. Its products are designed and manufactured to support micro or minimally invasive surgical procedures. In addition to its surgical devices and equipment, it designs and manufactures disposable and non-disposable supplies and accessories for use with such devices and equipment. It also manufactures and sells bipolar electrosurgical generators and other generators, based on its DualWave(TM) technology, and complementary instrumentation and disposable products for use in neurosurgery, spine surgery, pain control and in dental applications. Synergetics sells its products primarily to hospitals, clinics and surgeons in approximately 70 countries.

Forward-Looking Statements

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SYNERGETICS USA, INC. 3845 Corporate Centre Drive O’Fallon, Missouri 63368 (636) 939-5100 http://www.synergeticsusa.com Attn: Pamela G. Boone, Chief Financial Officer

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CONTACT: Pamela G. Boone, Chief Financial Officer, Synergetics USA, Inc,+1-636-939-5100

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