MARLBOROUGH, Mass.,
Nov. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that it has
signed a development and distribution agreement with Clarius Mobile
Health for its wireless, handheld ultrasound scanner. The
partnership supports Hologic's commitment to early detection and
will help ensure that women around the globe have access to the
most accurate breast health solutions that are rooted in clinical
superiority.
"We're very excited to partner with a company that places the
same value on image quality and accuracy as we do here at Hologic,"
said Pete Valenti, Hologic's
Division President, Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions. "The
exceptional image quality and portability of Clarius's ultrasound
system, coupled with our industry-leading deep learning algorithms,
bring us one step closer to ensuring all women have access to the
breast care they need and deserve."
Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Of the 1.5 billion women worldwide who are eligible for breast
cancer screening, less than 5 percent of them actually receive
these critical services. As a company primarily focused on
improving women's health and well-being through early detection and
treatment, Hologic is dedicated to increasing global access to
accurate breast screening and biopsy solutions through research,
education and cutting-edge innovations.
The Clarius system is one of the many breast and skeletal health
solutions available for demonstration in Hologic's booth (#4705) at
the 103rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the
Radiological Society of North
America (RSNA) at McCormick Place in Chicago from November
26 to 30. For more information, please visit Hologic's booth
or www.hologicrsna.com.
About Hologic, Inc.
Hologic, Inc. is an innovative medical technology company
primarily focused on improving women's health and well-being
through early detection and treatment. For more information on
Hologic, visit www.hologic.com.
Hologic is a trademark of Hologic, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries
in the United States and/or other
countries.
About Clarius
Founded by ultrasound innovators, Clarius Mobile Health aims to
make ultrasound available to all clinicians. Our
affordable handheld ultrasound scanners offer clinicians the
freedom to use ultrasound anywhere they need it. Clarius
Scanners are regulatory cleared for sale in more than 20 countries
worldwide. For more information, visit www.clarius.me.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking information that
involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about the
use of Hologic products. There can be no assurance these products
will achieve the benefits described herein or that such benefits
will be replicated in any particular manner with respect to an
individual patient, as the actual effect of the use of the products
can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition, there
can be no assurance that these products will be commercially
successful or achieve any expected level of sales. Hologic
expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements presented
herein to reflect any change in expectations or any change in
events, conditions or circumstances on which any such data or
statements are based.
This information is not intended as a product solicitation or
promotion where such activities are prohibited. For specific
information on what products are available for sale in a particular
country, please contact a local Hologic sales representative or
write to womenshealth@hologic.com.
Media Contact:
Jane Mazur
508.263.8764 (direct)
585.355.5978 (mobile)
jane.mazur@hologic.com
Investor Contact:
Michael Watts
858.410.8588
michael.watts@hologic.com
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