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October 26, 2012

TOSHIBA’S ULTRASOUND OFFERS PICTURE-PERFECT IMAGING

Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 Showcased at SRU Annual Conference 

BALTIMORE, Oct. 26, 2012 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the AplioTM 500 and Aplio 300 ultrasound systems at the Society of Radiology in Ultrasound (SRU) Annual Conference, October 26-28, 2012, in Baltimore, MD. Both systems combine advanced visualization capabilities with ergonomics and flexibility to improve departmental efficiency.

Aplio 500 delivers an industry-first technology with Fly Thru, giving a new perspective to 4D ultrasound by allowing clinicians to “fly through” interiors of ducts and vessels for better exploration of lesions and masses. Smart Fusion synchronizes CT or MR with ultrasound images on a single screen, helping to locate hard-to-find lesions and supporting more accurate ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Aplio 300 offers exceptional image quality in a smaller, more 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.

“Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 are designed to meet the clinical needs of today’s busy ultrasound departments,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “With Aplio 500, Fly Thru and Smart Fusion allow clinicians to use ultrasound in new ways for faster, more accurate diagnoses.”

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, 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.