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Toshiba’s Aplio 500 and 300 Help Improve Image Quality, Exam Capabilities and Workflow for Better Patient Care

 TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 20, 2012 – To upgrade its ultrasound systems across three facilities, Asante in Medford, Ore., purchased 15 of Toshiba’s newest ultrasound systems for its Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and the Asante Imaging facility. The Aplio^TM 500 and Aplio 300 from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. allow Asante to conduct all general ultrasound imaging, OB/GYN and vascular exams, and to expand its service lines to breast, musculoskeletal and pediatric imaging.

“The Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 are intuitive to use and can be customized to the sonographer’s preference, helping our staff transition to a new platform quickly,” said John Mayben, director, Imaging Services, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. “The ultrasound systems provide higher-quality images, expand our capabilities to do new exams, and we expect them to increase our productivity.”

The Aplio 500 delivers 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. Both the Aplio 500 and 300 come standard with advanced workflow tools and ergonomics, including the iStyle^TM+ Productivity Suite.

“We worked closely with Asante to assess their clinical imaging requirements across departments and facilities, and came up with a solution that would also meet their service support needs,” 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 features for customers performing all general imaging exams and looking to expand capabilities.”

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.