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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 http://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
http://www.ultrasonix.com.


SOURCE Ultrasonix Medical Corporation




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