To: GARY P GROBBEL who wrote (19187 ) 3/29/2004 11:46:03 AM From: articleman Respond to of 120405 CAMY - news: CAS Medical Systems, Inc. Announces a Further Extension of its OEM Agreement with Medtronic Physio-Control Monday March 29, 11:38 am ET BRANFORD, Conn., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CAS Medical Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CAMY - News) today announced the further multi-year extension of its OEM Agreement to supply non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) technology to Medtronic Physio-Control of Redmond, WA. Medtronic Physio- Control is the recognized world leader in the manufacture, sale and service of external defibrillators and related medical equipment. CAS has been providing its NIBP technology in the form of modules to Medtronic Physio-Control since 1999. The CAS NIBP technology is used in the Medtronic Physio-Control LIFEPAK® 12 defibrillator/monitor. The LIFEPAK 12 provides therapeutic and diagnostic functions in a single, small device designed for both out-of-hospital and hospital users. The innovative platform design provides full-featured defibrillation and industry-standard monitoring parameters, including CAS' NIBP. Under the multi-year agreement extension, CAS will continue to provide NIBP technology to Medtronic Physio-Control for its monitoring systems. Louis P. Scheps, President and CEO of CAS Medical Systems, Inc. states, "Our relationship with Medtronic Physio-Control is one of which we are very proud. We are committed to providing the highest level of quality and service to our OEM partners which, along with the superiority of our NIBP technology, has enabled us to extend the term of this supply agreement." CAS Medical Systems, Inc. supplies its MAXNIBP® non-invasive blood pressure technology to leading manufacturers of multi-parameter vital signs monitoring systems worldwide. The patented technology is among the most advanced NIBP measurement systems available, especially in clinical situations where measurements can be difficult. CAS also manufactures and sells a line of stand-alone vital signs monitors with MAXNIBP technology, along with options for pulse oximetry and temperature, for use in a range of clinical settings including emergency medical services, medical/surgical units and routine hospital patient care. Founded in 1984, CAS Medical Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets medical products, specifically blood pressure measurement technology, vital signs monitoring equipment, apnea monitoring equipment and products for neonatal intensive care. The Company's products are designed to improve the quality of patient care and provide exceptional value and performance. With a reputation for the highest quality products available in the market it serves, CAS' products are used by clinicians worldwide.