VIASYS NeuroCare Introduces a New Software Platform for the GSI AUDERA System

From: Business Wire (press release), CA - Jan 3, 2005

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2005--VIASYS Healthcare Inc.'s (NYSE:VAS) NeuroCare Group, has introduced a new software platform for the GSI(R) AUDERA(TM) System. The GSI AUDERA was the first Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) system cleared for marketing by the FDA. Now, with the introduction of Version 2.0, the GSI AUDERA system is a platform product offering ASSR, Auditory Evoked Potentials, Cortical Potentials, and Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE) testing. New software licensing allows these functions to be ordered separately or in combination, providing a smooth upgrade path once other functionality is required.

In addition to DPOAE, Version 2.0 now provides Electrical Auditory Brainstem Response (EABR) capabilities as an aid for cochlear implant evaluation and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) for diagnosis of vestibular conditions. This combination of features makes the GSI AUDERA system one of the most comprehensive diagnostic systems available for the evaluation and diagnosis of cochlear and retrocochlear function.

For more information on Grason-Stadler or on the GSI AUDERA system, contact us at 800-770-2282 or visit us on the web at www.viasyshealthcare.com.

Grason-Stadler Inc. is a division of VIASYS Healthcare Inc. offering a complete line of audiometric test equipment including screening and diagnostic systems.

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. is a global, research-based medical technology company focused on respiratory, neurocare and medical and surgical products. VIASYS products are marketed under well-recognized trademarks including among others VMAX(R) ENCORE, LYRA(TM), AVEA(R), VELA(R), NicoletOne(TM), VIKING QUEST(TM), ENDEAVOR(TM) CR, SENSORMEDICS(R), GRASON-STADLER(R), BIRD(R), BEAR(R), NICOLET(R), JAEGER(TM), TOENNIES(TM) and EME(R). VIASYS is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, and its businesses are conducted through its Respiratory Care, Neurocare, Medsystems and Orthopedics business units. More information can be found at http://www.viasyshealthcare.com.

Contacts

VIASYS Healthcare Inc., Conshohocken
Media Contact:
Laura Voll, 608-441-2021
laura.voll@viasyshc.com

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