| Technology
Issue |
Issue
33 - November 2000 |
Lunar Merger with
GE
GE Lunar Bone Densitometry
In more than 70 countries
around the globe, physicians rely upon Lunar densitometers for the management
of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Lunar™s experienced Customer
Care team in the Madison, Wisconsin assure prompt, professional and knowledgeable
customer support.
Lunar and GE Medical Systems
announced a merger. Combined with GE™s Neonatal monitor, Ultrasound, Mammography,
GE Lunar Bone Densitometry products would help hospitals and clinics to
deliver comprehensive care in Women™s Health.
Lunar has been rated #1 in
the industry for three successive years by health care providers.
Critikon Merger with GE
Merger to Build Upon Companies™ Global Alliance for Subacute Patient Monitoring
MIWAUKEE - October 26, 2000
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies and Critikon, a leading provider
of subacute patient monitoring, noninvasive blood pressure technologies
and blood pressure cuffs, announced that the Companies have signed a definitive
agreement to merge their operations.
"The combination of GE
and Critikon technologies create a wonderful solution for our customers.
Together, we can deliver world-class monitoring and seamless information
management solutions in subacute departments and throughout the hospital.
This is an exciting new chapter in our company™s history,"
lt said Mr. Gordie Nye, Critikon™s CEO.
Critikon is a global leader
in non-invasive patient monitoring of vital physiological parameters with
the DINAMAP brand. Its offerings include subacute connectivity software
for patient information systems, PRO Series patient monitors and the most
complete blood pressure cuff line in the industry.
GE Medical Systems Information
Technologies is a global leader in providing solutions for the reliable
and efficient acquisition, analysis and management of patient data in
healthcare facilities around the world. The company™s offerings include
cardiology, patient monitoring, image management, clinical information
systems and performance management services.