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June 7, 2012

TOSHIBA’S ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS OFFER BREAKTHROUGH IMAGE QUALITY AND ADVANCED ERGONOMICS

Aplio 500, Aplio 300 and Viamo Showcased at SVU Annual Conference

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., June 7, 2012 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the AplioTM 500, Aplio 300 and ViamoTM ultrasound systems at the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) annual conference, June 7 – 9, 2012, in National Harbor, Md. (Booth #923). All systems combine advanced visualization capabilities with ergonomics and flexibility to improve departmental efficiency.

Toshiba’s Aplio 500 offers picture-perfect imaging with advanced visualization features, including Fly Thru. An industry-first technology, Fly Thru gives a new perspective to 4D ultrasound, allowing clinicians to “fly through” interiors of ducts and vessels for better exploration of lesions and masses. The Aplio 300 offers exceptional image quality in a smaller, versatile platform designed to be a clinical workhorse for all routine ultrasound exams. Aplio 300 comes standard with the same advanced workflow tools and ergonomics as the Aplio 500 system, including the iStyleTM+ Productivity Suite.

The Viamo is the industry’s only no-compromise laptop ultrasound system, with advanced imaging capabilities previously unavailable on systems of its size. The Viamo, equipped with the performance of Toshiba’s larger, cart-based systems, delivers best-in-class image quality and penetration (up to 40 cm) from the patient’s bedside to an operating room. With its unique flexibility to be used in either laptop or tablet mode, the Viamo is ready to use in any situation, and its dynamic touch screen allows for seamless, comfortable operation of the system.

“Responding to today’s healthcare environment, Toshiba’s ultrasound systems are designed to meet the clinical needs of hospitals everywhere,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “The Aplio 500 and 300 offer breakthrough image quality, workflow tools and ergonomics, which are especially important to vascular customers, while the Viamo offers advanced capabilities in a portable laptop design.”

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products, spanning digital products, such as LCD TVs, notebook PCs and hard disc drives; electronic devices and components, such as semiconductors; social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion).