Simbionix and Johnson & Johnson LLC Announce a Distribution Agreement for Russia and the CIS Countries

By Prne, Gaea News Network
Thursday, April 16, 2009

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Simbionix, the world’s leading developer of medical simulation systems, today announced an agreement with Johnson & Johnson LLC for distribution of Simbionix’s simulators and related products.

Johnson & Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, operates in Russia, the Ukraine, and other CIS countries.

Johnson & Johnson LLC will have exclusive rights to distribute Simbionix’s line of advanced medical simulators in hospitals in Russia and the rest of the CIS.

“We are very excited to enter into this collaboration with Johnson & Johnson LLC to bring our advanced simulators into Russian hospitals, teaching facilities, and interventional clinics,” said Simbionix CEO Gary Zamler. “This agreement ushers in a new era of simulation-based interventional training for the CIS medical community and we are looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with all the countries covered by the agreement, as well as with Johnson & Johnson LLC.”

“In the last year, Simbionix has increased its distribution channels and its presence on the international market,” explains Mr. Doron Zilberman, Simbionix’s VP of International Sales. “We see Russia as one of the leading markets in the emerging medical world, and our agreement is a sign of Simbionix’s success in the international market …”

About Simbionix

Simbionix is a global leader in medical simulation technology. Simbionix mission is to provide state of the art, computer-assisted metrics-based surgical simulation systems, and set the standard for minimally invasive surgical training and performance.

Simbionix products provide medical experts with hands-on training in a comprehensive array of MIS procedures, including; GI Endoscopy, Endourology, percutaneous access, advanced laparoscopic procedures and Endovascular procedures. Visit www.simbionix.com

Contact: Inbal Mazor VP Marketing Simbionix mailto:inbal@simbionix.com www.simbionix.com Tel: +972-8-9211177 ext. 222

Source: Simbionix Ltd.

Contact: Inbal Mazor, VP Marketing, Simbionix, mailto:inbal at simbionix.com, Tel: +972-8-9211177 ext. 222

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