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ZONARE RANKED BEST IN KLAS AS HAND CARRIED ULTRASOUND VENDOR IN 2007 TOP20: YEAR-END REPORT

Zone Sonography Technology™ Developer Cited Number One in Image Quality, Ergonomics and Throughput

ZONARE Medical Systems, a developer of premium ultrasound systems, today announced it has been ranked Best in KLAS as the top hand carried ultrasound (HCU) vendor in the KLAS Top20: Year-End Report published this week. Previously, the company was ranked number one in the inaugural HCU KLAS study. KLAS, a highly respected research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of information technology and medical imaging vendors in the healthcare field, continued several studies to incorporate additional customer data in order to determine Best in KLAS for 20 different categories for the year, including the HCU market.

“To be further honored as Best in KLAS for the HCU market, is extremely gratifying since this is based on our own customers’ satisfaction and feedback,” said Donald Southard, president and CEO for ZONARE. “ZONARE has been shipping the z.one ultrasound system for just over ten quarters. This significant recognition helps reconfirm the rapidly expanding acceptance of our proprietary Zone Sonography™ technology and Convertible Ultrasound™ platform.”

The Ultra System

JHSOnline is pleased to introduce the ultra system, the newest member in our Convertible Ultrasound family. Designed by and for ultrasound professionals, the ultra system – combines the Scan Engine with the SmartCart, weighs 125 pounds and features numerous customer-recommended, hardware and software advances:

One of the industry's smallest cart-based footprints, for greater portability
Instantly converts to a 5.5 pound compact ultrasound system with premium imaging, performance, and features
Optional battery pack, allowing up to three hours of untethered scanning
The largest 19” high-resolution monitor available, offering a full viewing angle

Among the industry's most environmentally friendly ultrasound systems

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The z.one System

The original z.one system is designed from the ground up to accommodate the needs of the operator while providing many advantages. The system combines the Scan Engine with our SuperCart and weighs 187 pounds.

Compact, light, and highly maneuverable system design when compared to conventional ultrasound systems
Cart height is easily adjustable or can convert to a premium compact system at the touch of a button
Advanced LCD for ambient light conditions is easy to position and collapses for convenient transport
Images are stored on a removable compact flash drive that allows customers to archive and transfer their work

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The Mini System

The Mini system is designed for crowded clinical settings, such as emergency departments, private offices or interventional radiology suites. It combines the Scan Engine with our miniCart, weighing only 110 pounds in its cart-based configuration.

Ergonomic design with a low profile footprint
Integrates with the scan engine to provide a unique touch screen interface.
A multifunction connector, or QuikConnect, enabling digital video and USB capabilities
* FastKey Menu on the scan engine offers customizable self-programmable menus