Nonin Medical Announces Its Second-Generation Wrist-Worn Device for European Distribution: Delivering Reliability in the Widest Range of Patient Populations and Clinical Settings

MINNEAPOLIS, October 7, 2010 - Nonin Medical, Inc., a leading innovator of noninvasive physiological
monitoring solutions, announced today the release of its second-generation
wrist-worn pulse oximeter, the WristOx2(TM), Model 3150. Engineered with
Nonin's PureSAT(R) SpO2 technology, the WristOx2, Model 3150 is the most
versatile wrist-worn pulse oximeter available with proven accuracy in the
widest range of clinical settings and challenging patient conditions such as
motion and low perfusion.

Ideal for daily activity monitoring to overnight study applications, the
WristOx2(TM), Model 3150 is a compact, wireless monitoring solution that
delivers dependable readings in overnight oximetry and ambulatory settings.
Featuring a new ergonomic design and large screen size, patients will enjoy
increased comfort and ease of use, as well as greater independence due to the
addition of Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

The WristOx2(TM), Model 3150 is built on a single platform to serve both
stand-alone and OEM applications-replacing the WristOx(R) 3100 and 4100
module. Performance upgrades to the WristOx2, Model 3150 include: increased
connectivity with USB and Continua(TM) Certified Bluetooth(R) technologies
for real-time data transmission, enhanced non-volatile memory to ensure data
won't be lost during power loss or battery change, and up to 48 hours of
battery life on two AAA batteries for greater efficiency. Additionally, the
WristOx2, Model 3150 comes standard with an exclusive new soft sensor for
improved patient comfort during long-term use.

"Nonin's goal is to help improve patient outcomes by equipping clinicians
with reliable noninvasive monitoring solutions," said Kevin McGowan, vice
president of sales for Nonin Medical. "To that end, the WristOx2(TM), Model
3150 delivers proven accuracy in the widest range of patient populations and
clinical settings. For Nonin's OEM partners, numerous enhancements such as
increased connectivity options provide unmatched ease of integration for
expedited time to market and reduced integration costs. For health care
professionals, the simple design enables increased ambulatory monitoring
capabilities while the advanced technology ensures reliable data collection
on the first try."

About Nonin Medical, Inc. - www.nonin.com

Nonin Medical, Inc. is a privately owned company specializing in the
design and manufacturing of noninvasive physiological monitoring solutions.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., USA, with an additional sales,
distribution and service center in Hudiksvall, Sweden, Nonin distributes its
products to health professionals in more than 125 countries and has over 100
OEM partners worldwide. With more than 20 years of industry-leading
capabilities in signal processing and sensor design expertise, Nonin's
innovative noninvasive physiological technologies enable clinicians to
accurately monitor a patient's true condition in the most challenging
environments.

Melanie Stanek of Nonin Medical, Inc., +1-763-577-5514, noninpr at nonin.com