Astro-Med Introduces New Lightweight Wireless PSG System
WEST WARWICK, R.I., Oct 27, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Grass Technologies
Product Group of Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALOT) has obtained FDA clearance
to market their latest sleep diagnostic system. Called AURA®PSG,
the new wireless amplifier system offers maximum patient comfort without
sacrificing the ruggedness required for sleep studies. Using built-in
Bluetooth™ technology, the 25-channel system has the capability
of transmitting polysomnographic (PSG) data to a computer without the
patient being tethered (wired), as has been typical for decades.
The typical application
of the AURA PSG is to assist in the diagnosis of patients suspected
of having sleep disorders. The patient visits the sleep center where
he/she is equipped with the wireless AURA PSG, complete with electrodes,
respiratory breathing sensors, pulse oximetry, and other types of sensors.
The AURA PSG now "broadcasts" the patient's data directly
to a recording station. The patient is "free" from being tethered
to a bed and can sleep comfortably. If the patient needs to get up during
the night, recording continues.
Following the highly
acclaimed Comet® PSG and AURA® EEG Systems, the AURA PSG offers
features unique to the Grass Technologies family of products, including
Grass Technologies's gold standard amplifier design and unmatched lifetime
warranty. Engineered for both wireless in-lab monitoring and ambulatory
out-of-lab recordings, the AURA PSG is compact, rugged, lightweight,
and versatile. The unit is powered by a rechargeable battery pack.
The entire family of products utilize Grass Technologies TWin software
for recording, review/analysis, and report generation. Each acquisition
station is compatible with all amplifiers, allowing for recording of
PSG studies, Routine EEG, Ambulatory EEG/PSG, and Long-term Epilepsy
Monitoring.
The Grass Technologies Product Group of Astro-Med, Inc. designs, manufactures,
and sells advanced systems for PSG EEG, Long-term Epilepsy monitoring,
and OR/ICU neuromonitoring, as well as supplies, accessories, and a
broad range of products for neurophysiological research.
Visit Astro-Med, Inc. at www.grasstechnologies.com for further information.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements, and actual results
may vary from those expressed or implied herein. Factors that could
affect these results include those mentioned in Astro-Med's FY2004 annual
report and its annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact: Astro-Med, Inc.
Everett V. Pizzuti, 401-828-4000
SOURCE: Astro-Med,
Inc.
