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November 28, 2012

TOSHIBA BRINGS BACK INDUSTRY’S BEST ULTRASOUND WARRANTY PROGRAM

Reliance Extended Warranty Available for New Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 Ultrasound Systems 

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2012 – Providing the industry’s best ultrasound warranty and technology protection program, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. offers the Reliance Extended Warranty for all new Aplio^TM 500 and Aplio 300 ultrasound systems.

Toshiba’s Reliance Extended Warranty provides three years of full system coverage for Aplio 500 and two years for Aplio 300. Additionally, the program provides technology protection during the extended-warranty period, allowing customers to receive the latest version of software at no extra charge. The program is available for all new Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 systems purchased before December 31, 2012.

 “Aplio 500 and 300 are Toshiba’s newest ultrasound systems offering advanced visualization capabilities and enhanced ergonomics, along with the proven reliability Toshiba ultrasound is known for,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “With this warranty, customers have the confidence of owning advanced, reliable products that include the industry’s most comprehensive warranty.”

To learn more about Reliance Extended Warranty, visit the Toshiba booth at this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 25 – 30, 2012 (Booth #3438, South Hall).

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.