Brainlab Collaborates With Toshiba Medical Systems on Integrated Surgical Suite

By Brainlab, PRNE
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Brainlab to expand options in intra-operative CT portfolio

MUNICH, June 17, 2010 - Brainlab AG today announced that it has signed an agreement with Toshiba
Medical Systems Corporation, Inc., a business unit of the Toshiba Group, to
integrate its Aquilion(TM) LB Computed Tomography (CT) scanner with the
Brainlab Brainsuite(R) iCT digitally integrated operating room (OR).

Stephan Holl, Chief Operating Officer, Brainlab, indicated that the
Toshiba Aquilion LB CT scanner offers hospitals an attractive and
cost-effective technology option. "Integration of the Toshiba Aquilion LB CT
scanner with Brainsuite will further improve our ability to address
customers' needs for seamless integration of intra-operative imaging and
navigation. With the largest gantry in the market, the Toshiba Aquilion LB is
highly suitable for intra-operative use."

"Brainlab is a global leader in surgical navigation and its integration
with intra-operative imaging," stated Yasuo Nobuta, General Manager CT,
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. "This collaboration is a winning
combination for neurosurgeons that are looking for quality surgical
navigation featuring Toshiba CT technology."

Brainsuite iCT integrates intra-operative CT scans with surgical planning
and ceiling-mounted navigation. Automatic Image Registration uses the latest
intra-operative images to ensure fast and sterile patient registration for
uninterrupted navigation back at original accuracy. Up-to-date images
combined with navigation provide surgeons with immediate quality control and
the ability to check their progress before concluding surgery.
Intra-operative CT is considered to be a versatile tool for multiple surgical
specialties. Because the scanner can be used for surgical and diagnostic
imaging, it is considered a financially feasible solution for hospitals
worldwide.

The 16-slice Aquilion LB features the industry's largest gantry aperture
of 90 cm and the industry's largest scan field of 70 cm, covering more
anatomy.

The unique 70 cm scan field, up to 40 percent greater than other
large-bore CT systems, delivers detailed image quality and reduces hidden
anatomical areas for diagnoses, simulation and planning. The Aquilion LB
delivers a field-of-view of 70 cm without requiring extrapolation algorithms
through Toshiba's Quantum Detector technology.

About Brainlab

Brainlab develops, manufactures and markets software-driven medical
technology that supports targeted, less-invasive treatment. Core products are
image-guided systems and software that provide real-time information used for
surgical navigation and radiosurgical planning and delivery.

Brainlab technology drives collaboration between hospitals and clinicians
from a wide variety of subspecialties-from neurosurgery and oncology to
orthopedics, ENT, CMF and spine & trauma. This integration delivers better
access to improved and more efficient treatment.

Founded in 1989, the privately held Brainlab group has 4,880 systems
installed in over 80 countries. Based in Munich, Germany, Brainlab employs
940 people in 16 offices worldwide.

To learn more, visit www.brainlab.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is an independent group company of
Toshiba Corporation. The company is a global leading provider of diagnostic
medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT
scanners, X-ray, ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI equipment and information
systems for medical institutions.

Visit Toshiba's web site at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a
diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical
products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer
products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear
energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more
than 740 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales
surpassing 6.6 trillion yen (US$73 billion).

Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Brainsuite(R) is a registered trademark of Brainlab in Germany and/or the
US

Aquilion(TM) is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Inc.

Kate Franco of Brainlab, +1-708-638-3482, kate.franco at brainlab.com

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