PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 2, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Microhelix, Inc. (OTCBB:MHLX), a manufacturer of complex cable assemblies and ultrasound probes for the medical and commercial markets, announced today that it has signed a three-year agreement with MAGNET to provide its line of new MHLX-branded ultrasound probes to MAGNET's more than 850 acute care members. The contract extends through July 30, 2007.
"We want to ensure that our members have access to new ultrasound probes that meet the exacting imaging and quality standards necessary to achieve consistent diagnostic results while offering members the additional benefits of extended warranty coverage and significantly reduced cost. Microhelix will deliver value to our members who are always seeking new ways to provide consistently high-quality care, while managing costs," said Derwood B. Dunbar, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer at MAGNET.
Ty Pettit, President and CEO of Microhelix commented, "We are offering MAGNET members a total of eight new probes, three for the Aspen & 128XP systems and five for the HDI 3000/5000 system. All of these probes are marketed under the MHLX brand. All probes are new (not refurbished), have received 510k clearance from the FDA and carry an 18-month warranty."
We anticipate an excellent partnership with MAGNET's members in our joint mission to provide new ultrasound probes that offer exceptional performance and quality while reducing the cost of acquisition." continued Mr. Pettit.
About MAGNET
MAGNET is one of the nation's leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPO) with a current membership in excess of 12,000 facilities. The organization's membership is comprised of member shared service organizations that, in turn, serve their participating facilities directly. The member shared service organizations are Association Management Resources (AMR), Connecticut Hospital Association Shared Series Program (CHA SSP), Hospital Central Services Cooperative (HVSC), Joint Purchasing Corporation (JPC)/Creative Source Concepts (CSC), Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation (MOHCC), PRIME and Southwest Ohio Health Care Affiliates (SOHCA). MAGNET is committed to developing business partnerships that can improve the quality of service provided, and facilitating improved patient outcomes within their contracted facilities. MAGNET's membership includes acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician practices/clinics, assisted living centers, and affiliated healthcare organizations.
About Microhelix, Inc.
Microhelix, Inc. is a manufacturer of complex cable assemblies for the medical and commercial markets. The Ultrasound Division, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona with manufacturing facilities in Nogales, Mexico, manufactures complex cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers that are used in applications such as medical ultrasound probes, patient monitoring devices, flaw detection systems and security systems. Microhelix also markets its own MHLX line of new 510k cleared ultrasound probes for several ultrasound systems. Additional information about Microhelix is available on its website: www.microhelix.com.
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