June 17, 2005

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation launches Sonix RP fully functional Research Ultrasound

Burnaby, BC (June 17, 2005) – Ultrasonix Medical Corporation of Canada has launched Sonix RP – the first fully functional Ultrasound Research package for investigational purposes, suitable for a research and scientific communities. Sonix RP provides the perfect balance of superior performance and affordability.

Ultrasonix will be present at several upcoming trade shows, including the 2005 American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine meeting in Orlando, FL from June 19th to June 22nd, 2005.

With 1024 broadband channels and more than 500 frames/sec processing capability, Sonix RP is equipped with investigational research package, pre-beam forming real-time acquisition software, RF mode, and SDK for client applications. With flexible control of the complete ultrasound signal path in an open architecture, Sonix RP is the only Research-driven ultrasound system in the market. In addition, Sonix RP offers complete control and access to pre and post beamformer RF data. In investigating application, for instance, Sonix RP provides custom filtering, envelope, detection and compression of acquired data.

Sonix RP is also equipped with dedicated boards and ASICs and programmable platform for individual research modes. The compact size of Sonix RP makes it portable and easy to handle. Along with more than 2050 frames storage space, Sonix RP features high image quality, front-load CD/DVD drive, and 2 front-load USB 2.0 drives for maximum data transfer convenience.

Dr. Robert Rohling, Assistant Professor of University of British Columbia has utilized Ultrasonix research package in his recent research projects. "The Ultrasonix system has provided the building blocks for much of my research in the Ultrasound Innovation Laboratory at UBC. We have been able to access all levels of the image processing pipeline including RF data. I am very happy with our collaboration with Ultrasonix."

Ultrasonix offers linear, convex-linear, phased, and other specialty transducers. In addition to traditional service support and remote diagnostics, the Sonix SP is capable of software upgrade via internet.

"Our dedication to Ultrasound goes beyond commercialization of diagnostic system. Through innovative research and scientific collaboration with Ultrasound research community, Ultrasonix is committed to developing a state-of-the-art Ultrasound platform for clinical utilization and scientific excellence." explains Bob Thompson, Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development.

About Ultrasonix Medical Corporation:
A privately held company based in Burnaby, British Columbia, focuses on development and manufacturing of high quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems. The company develops a patented ultrasound platform that not only delivers first-rate clinical performance, it also defines a new industry standard for cost-performance. Ultrasonix's unique, patented Open Sonix® computer-based ultrasound platform allows for rapid development of novel ultrasound imaging techniques and new advanced features by leveraging the open architecture and its programmable 82GOps Processing Unit. Further information is available at www.ultrasonix.com.

Contact:
Rossa Sung, Global Marketing Manager
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
301-3480 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, BC, Canada
V5G 4Y1
[t] 604.437.9500
[f] 604.437.9502

[e] info@ultrasonix.com
[w] www.ultrasonix.com