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Biotech / Medical : Misonix Inc. (MSON) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: md1derful who wrote (686)	3/11/1998 8:02:00 AM
From: Rudolf Muenster	Respond to of 947

To all, This should help.!? (I've seen stranger things happen with good news) Good Luck Rudi Wednesday March 11, 7:30 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Misonix, Inc. Announces $1.6 Million Follow-On Order From United States Surgical Corporation for Ultrasonic Cutting System Components FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1998--Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSON - news) today announced that the Company has received a follow-on order from United States Surgical Corporation (NYSE: USS - news) for ultrasonic generators and transducers, which are the main components of USS's AutoSonix(a) cutting device. The AutoSonix(a) system uses high-frequency sound waves to coagulate and divide tissue in both open and laparoscopic surgery. The order totals approximately $1.6 million and delivery of the components is expected to be completed in Misonix, Inc.'s fiscal first quarter 1999, ending September 30, 1998. In October 1996, Misonix, Inc. entered into an exclusive license agreement with USS covering the further development and commercialization of the Company's medical technology relating to ultrasonic cutting. The license agreement gives USS exclusive worldwide marketing and sales rights to this technology. Dr. Joseph Librizzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Misonix, Inc., said, ''We are pleased to receive this new order from U.S. Surgical, as it signifies the continued strength of our relationship with them. With this new order, Misonix's orders from U.S. Surgical have totaled nearly $7 million since receiving our first order in September 1997. We look forward to further strengthening our relationship with U.S. Surgical going forward.'' Misonix, Inc. develops, manufactures, and/or markets medical, scientific, and industrial ultrasonic and air pollution systems. United States Surgical Corporation is a diversified medical products company specializing in minimally invasive technologies that improve patient care and lower health care costs. (a) Trademark of United States Surgical Corporation. Forward Looking Statements: Statements in this news release looking forward in time are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including general economic conditions, delays and risks associated with the performance of contracts, consumer and industry acceptance, and regulatory risks. Contact: Misonix, Inc. Peter Gerstheimer Vice President and CFO (516) 694-9555 or Morgen-Walke Associates, Inc. Cheryl Schneider/Tessa Lavender Press: Michael McMullan (212) 850-5600 More Quotes and News: Misonix Inc (Nasdaq:MSON - news) United States Surgical Corp (NYSE:USS - news) Related News Categories: environmental, medical/pharmaceutical