Spacelabs Opens Anesthesia Office in Madison, Wisconsin

Friday, August 07, 2009

For immediate release
August 3, 2009

SPACELABS HEALTHCARE OPENS ANESTHESIA DELIVERY AND VENTILATION OFFICE IN MADISON, WIS.

Issaquah, Wash. – Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc., a manufacturer of medical equipment for the global healthcare market, has opened a U.S. office dedicated to anesthesia delivery and ventilation solutions. The new office, located in Madison, Wisconsin, increases the company’s U.S. presence with an expanded R&D group and state-of-the-art engineering lab.

Building on its Blease Medical subsidiary’s 60 years of serving the healthcare community with anesthesia delivery solutions, Spacelabs Healthcare plans to use this new facility to reach more customers with an even broader portfolio. The new office is part of Spacelabs’ strategic decision to place an increased focus on the U.S. anesthesia market, while retaining its European expertise. Spacelabs’ anesthesia delivery systems incorporate the latest technology and are manufactured in Issaquah, Washington.

“The new R&D facility and employees demonstrate Spacelabs’ commitment to the U.S. market,” said Gary Grenter, Spacelabs’ Anesthesia Delivery & Ventilation President. “Our dedicated group has the unique knowledge and experience base to provide anesthesia delivery and ventilation solutions that meet the new challenges of a rapidly changing domestic market.”

About Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. (www.spacelabshealthcare.com) a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSI Systems, Inc., is an international developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and services including solutions for patient monitoring and connectivity, anesthesia delivery and ventilation, diagnostic cardiology and supplies and accessories selling to hospitals, clinics and physician offices. The Company has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, China, India and Singapore and distribution partners in more than 100 countries around the world.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding the Company’s expectations, goals or intentions about the future, including, but not limited to, statements regarding opening of the Company’s anesthesia and ventilation office in Madison. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statement. Other important factors are set forth in the Securities and Exchange Commission filings of OSI Systems, Inc. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.