Yesterday, Viking Systems, Inc. announced that Columbus, Ohio’s Nationwide Children’s Hospital has purchased two of the company’s 3DHD Vision Systems for use in their facilities. They are the first hospital in the United States to purchase such equipment. Previously, all sales of Viking’s 3DHD systems had been in markets outside of the US.
Viking Systems is a developer and manufacturer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery, selling the only standalone 3D system for use in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. These minimally invasive systems speed recovery time by reducing the amount of invasive surgery required in patients. Viking also manufactures surgical systems and components for medical instrument companies worldwide.
Through the end of June, 2011, 50 3DHD systems have been shipped worldwide, along with 28 demo systems shipped worldwide, where the technology is being adopted more rapidly. These sales are since the launch of the product in the fourth quarter of 2010. Viking expects to sell more systems outside of the US during the remainder of 2011 rather than in the country, but does anticipate further US orders.
Jed Kennedy, President and CEO of Viking Systems said, “We are very pleased to report the sale of our first two 3DHD Vision Systems to a US hospital and particularly pleased that it was Nationwide Children’s Hospital that selected the Viking 3DHD Vision System for use in its Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgical program. This commitment by Nationwide Children’s clearly demonstrates the value of superior 3DHD vision when performing the most complex surgeries on delicate anatomical structures.”
Kennedy went on to say, “Capital purchases of this magnitude are not made lightly, particularly in this economic environment but the timing is in line with the 6-12 month buying cycles we anticipated when we launched the 3DHD Vision System and we expect additional hospital purchases in the US this year. Despite the seasonal summer slowdown in the European market, we anticipate continued strong year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter and for full year 2011 with revenue growth rates in line with that reported in the first half of 2011.”
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