 MILWAUKEE, WI – March 27, 2009—Mortara Instrument announced its new go wireless technology platform with the introduction of its Wireless Acquisition Module (WAM™) for resting ECG and the T12™ transmitter for wireless stress exercise testing. The go wireless platform is comprised of proprietary Mortara technology that is specifically designed to offer an equivalent or lower cost alternative to wired designs in ECG applications. The go wireless technology is optimized for diagnostic ECG acquisition with simple configuration, long battery life, and robust transmission protocols to be integrated into a wide array of ECG acquisition products. The Wireless Acquisition Module (WAM) is the first go wireless product for resting ECG acquisition to be introduced. The WAM is a high-fidelity diagnostic ECG acquisition module with integrated go wireless capabilities enabling transmission to Mortara ELI™ electrocardiographs. At the touch of a button an ECG can be acquired or rhythm strip initiated. The wireless capability eliminates the traditional expensive and bulky ECG cable and allows caregivers greater freedom of movement while acquiring electrocardiograms.
Built upon the go wireless technology, the WAM is targeted to simply replace traditional patient cable designs. Dr. Justin Mortara, CEO of Mortara Instrument commented, “With go wireless technology, the WAM offers a cost-effective improvement over traditional patient cables. Wireless freedom of movement will greatly ease ECG acquisition, improving workflow in a variety of clinical scenarios such as crowded bedsides, cramped care areas, and difficult-to-maneuver spaces. Elimination of the cable will also reduce a significant source of artifact and improve the quality of the acquired ECG.” Dr. Mortara further mused, ”And, perhaps most importantly, the go wireless technology will deliver these important clinical advantages without any price premium for our customers.” In addition to the WAM, Mortara Instrument also introduced its T12 transmitter for wireless stress exercise testing. The T12 transmitter, in conjunction with the X-Scribe™ Stress Exercise System, enables stress test procedures to be performed without the traditional bulky patient cable tethering the patient to the exercise system. Built upon the same go wireless technology platform, it is likewise designed to meet the price of traditional, wired solutions. Dr. Mortara noted, “Given the importance of patient mobility during stress exercise, in particular when multi-modality procedures such as stress-echo are performed, the wireless capability offered with the T12 presents a unique advantage for Mortara customers.” Demonstrations of the WAM and the T12 transmitter will be performed at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Orlando from March 29 – 31 in the Mortara Instrument booth (number 2370). |
