"The Toshiba/MAQUET hybrid solution will provide the added flexibility that hospitals are asking for today," explained Kevin Gilroy, director of business development, MAQUET, Inc. "Our Alphamaquet systems table solution with multiple interchangeable tops provides greater utilization of these advanced technology rooms. Various table tops can be readily exchanged to accommodate interventional and surgical procedures, making these rooms more cost effective," added Gilroy. "The staff can attach the correct table top for the specific case they need to perform without compromising patient positioning for procedures."

About MAQUET


MAQUET is a subsidiary of the publicly listed Swedish group of companies GETINGE AB. The MAQUET brand represents the Medical Systems business division. Together with the two other business areas ARJO Extended Care and GETINGE Infection Control, the entire GETINGE group of companies focuses on forward-looking medical technology. The GETINGE Group posts sales revenues of some 1.7 billion euros with a workforce of approximately 10,100 employees (in 2006).

About Toshiba
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, Cath & EP Labs, X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has approximately 191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $67 billion. For more information, visit www.medical.toshiba.com.

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