PEABODY, MASS., February 7, 2006 - Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG) has announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has given market clearance for the FETALGARD Lite© - NIBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure) fetal monitor.

The FETALGARD Lite - NIBP measures maternal non-invasive blood pressure for monitoring Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) in addition to providing standard fetal monitoring capabilities. It is ideal for conducting routine Non-Stress Tests (NSTs) and for evaluating high-risk, pre-term patients at home or in the physician's office. FETALGARD Lite - NIBP offers "beat-to-beat" fetal heart rate analysis on twins, and measures maternal uterine activity and blood pressure. This uniquely versatile fetal monitor is portable, battery-operated, and weighs only 5 lbs., making it appropriate for use in a variety of settings. It also offers the first alternative to Z-fold paper because the FETALGARD Lite - NIBP can store and transfer tracings to a PC for viewing, reporting, and printing. Alternatively, multiple patients' records can be stored and subsequently "fast printed" to an Analogic Z-fold recorder when hard copies are needed for review or patient records.

Dan Webster, General Manager of Analogic's Life Care Systems Division, noted, "The FETALGARD Lite - NIBP is a significant addition to our growing family of LIFEGARD© non-invasive patient monitors. Its unique features and extensive communications capabilities allow configuration to specific clinical needs and settings, including the patient's home. The FETALGARD Lite - NIBP represents a new generation of cost-effective monitoring devices that are increasingly important for high-risk pregnancy and antepartum patient care."
The FETALGARD Lite - NIBP, along with the entire LIFEGARD family of non-invasive patient monitors, is available for online ordering directly from Analogic. To place an order, or to obtain more information on the FETALGARD Lite - NIBP or any other Analogic patient and fetal monitors, accessories, and consumables, go to www.analogic.com/lifegard or call 800-433-8252. Online pricing and ordering are currently limited to products to be delivered in the U.S.

Analogic Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced health and security systems and subsystems sold primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The Company is recognized worldwide for advancing the state of the art in Computed Tomography (CT), Digital Radiography (DR), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Patient Monitoring, and Embedded Multiprocessing.

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