News | Press Releases

---

September 25, 2012

TOSHIBA EXPANDS ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO ULTRASOUND

Assurance Program Provides Customers Greater Access to Advanced Technology, Quality and Service

 TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 25, 2012 – To provide increased value to healthcare facilities, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. expands its Assurance Program to offer reconditioned Toshiba ultrasound systems. Assurance ultrasound products include Aplio^TM XG, Aplio MX, Aplio Artida^TM, Viamo^TM, and Xario^TM XG. All come with a 12-month warranty.

“Toshiba’s Assurance Program is ideal for small to mid-sized facilities looking for advanced technology with exceptional performance and quality, at a reasonable price point,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “Each pre-owned ultrasound unit is backed by the same superior standards and dedicated customer service support as a brand-new Toshiba ultrasound system.”      

Previously owned Toshiba ultrasound systems are inspected at Toshiba’s Quality Assurance Center in Irvine, Calif. Each system is examined, tested and upgraded with new parts and software, then tested a second time against Toshiba’s original factory standards.

Toshiba’s Assurance program is available to Toshiba ultrasound customers as well as CT and MR customers.

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 world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.