SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKSY), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance laparoscopic vision systems for use in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures, has expanded its international distribution network by adding a new partner, Biomedica Medizinprodukte GMBH & CO KG (Biomedica). Under the terms of the agreement, Biomedica will exclusively market and sell Viking's 3Di Vision System technology in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Switzerland, Poland, and Romania.
Biomedica was founded in 1978 with headquarters in Vienna, Austria. They are experts in the distribution of advanced medical devices in the fields of cardiology, nephrology, orthopedics, and intensive care. "We are pleased about our new distribution partnership with Viking Systems," stated Dr. Marenzi, managing director for Biomedica. "The Central European medical device market is demanding that the investment in capital equipment yield the latest technology available at reasonable prices and must be simple to operate. Viking System's technology brings a proprietary 3D visualization system to the market that is affordable and allows the surgeon more precision in the operating room with minimal training."
"Biomedica is one of the most successful distributors of high quality medical device technologies in Central Europe," said Stephen Heniges, Viking Systems' senior vice president of global marketing and clinical development. "They provide the range of distribution in key countries that matches Viking's growth plan, and bring the industry focus, knowledge and professionalism that is critical to our mutual success. With the signing of Biomedica, we have completed a major step in our global distribution strategy," added Mr. Heniges.
About Viking Systems, Inc.
Viking Systems, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of FDA-cleared, CE-marked, high-performance laparoscopic vision systems. The Company's primary branded product is the 3Di Vision System, an advanced three-dimensional (3D) vision system used by surgeons for complex minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, with an initial focus on applications in urology, gynecology, bariatric and general surgery. Viking also manufactures advanced two-dimensional (2D) 2Di Digital Vision Systems for targeted configurations and channels, as well as 2D cameras and components, through strategic partners and OEM programs.
About Biomedica Medizinprodukte GMBH & CO KG
Biomedica is a privately owned group of Central European companies incorporating research and development as well as manufacturing departments at its headquarters in Vienna (Austria). Founded in 1978, the company's main activities are the distribution of specialized Medical Devices in the fields of cardiology, nephrology, orthopedics, intensive care and laboratory diagnostics for human and veterinary applications. Through subsidiaries and associated companies, the group is represented in all countries of Central Europe.