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Press Release
| Osmetech Announces Distribution Agreement with Sysmex -
13 October 2003 |
For further information contact:
info@osmetech.plc.uk
Osmetech announces 4 year Distribution Agreement for the Osmetech OPTI line of blood gas analyzers with Sysmex in Japan.
Osmetech has entered into an exclusive distribution contract with Sysmex to supply the Osmetech OPTI blood gas analyzer over the next four years. Sysmex, the number one healthcare diagnostics company in Asia, based on the positive experience with this product line has selected to continue promoting the OPTI as its sole product line for the blood gas market. OPTI is particularly suited to the expanding point of care market in Japan.
Alfred Marek, President of Osmetech Critical Care Division, said:
"We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Sysmex, who are very excited that the Osmetech OPTI will be a very important part of the Sysmex POC strategy. With Sysmex's extensive customer base we look forward to a substantial increase in the installed base of OPTI products in Japan which is shifting towards the point of care market."
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Osmetech plc |
020 7849 6027 |
James White, Chief Executive |
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David Sandilands, Chief Financial Officer |
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Osmetech CCD - Atlanta |
(US) 770 510 4444 |
Gerri Priest / Alfred Marek |
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