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Dual-Function Mammography and Prone Stereotactic Biopsy System Cleared for Distribution in US.

Las Vegas, NV, March 13, 2012 - Fischer Medical Technologies LLC (Fisher Medical), announces from the National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference that it has been named exclusive US distributor of Giotto's Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) systems.

After receiving 510(k) clearance by the FDA in November 2011 for the GIOTTO FFDM system, I.M.S. Srl (Internazionale Medico Scientifica) of Bologna, Italy and Fischer Medical of Broomfield, Colorado signed a multi-year distribution agreement. The newly formed Fischer-GIOTTO division is headed by Bob Rusk, who formerly managed Giotto USA.

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Giotto USA Receives 510K Clearance

Wichita, KS - November 1st, 2011 - Giotto USA yesterday announced the FDA clearance of a 510(k) application for the Giotto Image Digital Mammography Systems. The systems, the 3D with an 18 X 24 cm bucky and the 3DL with an 24 X 30 cm bucky, may now be marketed in the U.S. The milestone was announced by Giotto USA president Robert Rusk.

“This approval means that U.S. hospitals and clinics now have a true alternative mammography system for their patients,” said Rusk. “The Giotto is the only system which has a ring-shaped, tilting gantry that allows patient friendly “Face-to-Face positioning” and faster and easier positioning for technologists.”

Other unique features include:

• INSIGHT VIEW™: Giotto’s new image processing software coupled with our second generation Selenium2 Detector technology produces beautiful mammography images with greater potential to visualize small micro calcifications
• Inclined Positioning: Use of inclined positioning is widely acknowledged increases the amount of retro mammary tissue that can be visualized. With the gantry slightly inclined the patient can be more relaxed and the breast tends to fall forward onto the bucky. Not only is more tissue close to chest wall visualized the patient is more relaxed and the examination can be much less stressful.
• Two Systems in One: The Giotto can be a multi-purpose system. By adding the optional Biopsy Digit stereotactic biopsy device the Giotto can perform stereotactic biopsy procedures, prone or upright. This makes the Giotto Image truly two systems in one, mammography and prone stereotactic biopsy all in one unit.

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