OsteoGram(R) Enhanced Computed Radiography and Mammography Systems to be
Featured at RSNA
LOS ANGELES and STAMFORD, Conn., RSNA Annual Meeting, Nov. 28
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CompuMed, Inc. (OTC: Bulletin Board: CMPD) -- a
developer of Computer Aided Diagnostic (CAD) solutions for the healthcare
industry -- and FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. (Div. Fuji Photo Film Co.,
Ltd.) (Nasdaq: FUJIY) today announced the signing of a licensing agreement
that enables FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. (Fuji) to integrate CompuMed's
proprietary OsteoGram(R) osteoporosis screening software with its
market-leading computed radiography (CR) systems, as well as future CR
mammography systems*.
Under the terms of the five year agreement, Fuji will place an initial
order for 10 OsteoGram systems and then license and distribute the OsteoGram
on existing and new CR systems, as well as future mammography platforms in the
United States. Fuji has the largest installed base of CR systems in the U.S.,
and currently markets its products through a direct sales organization and a
nationwide network of imaging distributors.
"We are proud to partner with Fuji -- the global leader in digital x-ray
systems," said Jerry McLaughlin, chief executive officer of CompuMed. "Our
OsteoGram application complements Fuji's marketing strategies, and will add
significant value to their industry-leading offerings in the orthopedic, CR
mammography and general radiology arenas."
The OsteoGram is a medical image processing system that enables healthcare
providers to screen, diagnose and monitor osteoporosis using digital images
from filmless x-ray equipment or conventional, film-based hand x-rays. The
system analyzes such images via proprietary software that produces a bone
mineral density (BMD) report. The OsteoGram is far less costly and cumbersome
than conventional hardware-based BMD systems, which require dedicated and
expensive equipment, computers, office space and staff. According to the
International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), osteoporosis affects more than
200 million people worldwide, 80 percent of whom are women. The disease poses
a major public health threat for 44 million Americans, and costs the U.S.
healthcare system in excess of $17 billion annually.
"Integrating CompuMed's unique OsteoGram system with Fuji's computed
radiology equipment will enable women to get screened for osteoporosis at the
same time they undergo a mammogram or other common medical imaging exam," said
John Strauss, Fuji's director of marketing for imaging systems. "We believe
integrating these systems will serve an important public health need by making
osteoporosis screening more convenient for patients, while also helping
healthcare providers add services and improve workflow."
OsteoGram-enhanced Fuji CR systems will be showcased at the 91st
Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North
America (RSNA) in Chicago (November 27-December 2). They will be on display
with Fuji's family of computed radiography systems at the Fuji exhibit
(McCormick Place North Building -- Hall B Booth: 7157).
About RSNA
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is an association of more
than 33,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists and related scientists
committed to promoting excellence in patient care. Its Scientific Assembly
and Annual Meeting in Chicago (November 27-December 2) comprise the world's
largest medical imaging exhibition, featuring more than 600 leading
manufacturers, suppliers and developers of radiology products and services.
Visit RSNA at http://www.rsna.org.
About CompuMed
Founded in 1973, CompuMed, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CMPD) is a leading
provider of computer-aided telemedicine and diagnostics technology. The
company's core products are the OsteoGram and CardioGram systems. The
OsteoGram, which is cleared by the FDA for commercial use, is an accurate and
precise technology for low-cost osteoporosis testing. The CardioGram system
remotely interprets electrocardiograms and is used by private practice,
government and corporate healthcare providers nationwide. CompuMed is
headquartered in Los Angeles. Visit CompuMed at http://www.compumed.net.
About FUJIFILM Medical
FUJIFILM Medical is a leading provider of medical image and information
products and technologies for acquiring, processing, presenting, managing and
storing diagnostic images. As the diagnostic imaging market continues its
transformation from film-based to digitally driven, Fuji's full suite of
innovative, high quality products -- like Synapse PACS and Fuji Computed
Radiography (FCR) digital x-ray reader -- are helping to lead the way. Fuji
has the experience, technology and vision to successfully lead its customers
in the challenging healthcare environment of the future. Visit Fuji at
http://www.fujimed.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies,
future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements
that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are
subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and
service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, ability to raise
capital, availability of appropriate acquisition candidates and/or business
partnerships, economic conditions, impact of competition and pricing, capacity
and supply constraints or difficulties, government regulation and other risks
described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements whether made by or on behalf of the Companies are
expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary
statements that may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition,
the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
* Fuji CR for Mammography (FCRm) requires FDA approval, is pending PMA
review and is not yet commercially available in the U.S.
SOURCE CompuMed, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.compumed.net
http://www.fujimed.com
CONTACT:
Erik Deutsch of Tellem Worldwide,
+1-310-479-6111, ext.15, or cell, +1-310-597-9245,
edeutsch@tellem.com, for CompuMed, Inc.
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