PRESS RELEASE September 2009

Pioneering laparoscopic ‘flex technology’ receives worldwide acclaim

A world leading laparoscopic device, which uses pioneering flex technology to offersurgeons better rigidity during delicate surgical procedures, has been described as an ‘innovative cost effective solution’ by surgeons worldwide.

Logi™Flex - a flexible laparoscopic device - was unveiled at the World congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) last week by Leedsbased Surgical Innovations (SI) - the designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices.

Specially developed in conjunction with laparoscopic surgeons who understand the needs of clinicians and patients, the Logi™Flex uses innovative resposable™ technology to deliver the cost effectiveness of a reusable instrument with the optimum performance of a disposable.

Its sterile insert provides a solution to gastric banding, with the flexible tip featuring a ‘cut down’ profile allowing for easy insertion of the instrument through the retro gastric tunnel. It also incorporates a unique slot design which provides a positive grip on the suture allowing the band to be pulled into position with the minimum of inconvenience.

Another unique feature of Logi™Flex is the availability of individual patented tip options; providing a bespoke solution to each and every manufacturer of gastric bands.

Graham Bowland, Managing Director of Surgical Innovations said: “We are passionate about our products and have spent a long time liaising with laparoscopic surgeons to ensure that our advanced flex technology meets the needs of both clinicians and patients.

“In this current financial climate surgeons are looking for products which have enhanced performance capabilities but arecost effective and Surgical Innovations fit this market perfectly.

“The IFSO World Congress was the perfect platform for us to launch the Logi™Flex and meet laparoscopic surgeons from around the world. We are delighted with the feedback we received and are looking forward to supplying hospitals around the world with our new device.”

The World Congress took place from 26 – 29 August at thePalais des Congrès inParis.

Attending the event on behalf of Surgical Innovations was one of the UK’s foremost laparoscopic surgeons and original co-founder of the company Professor M J McMahon.

Also in attendance were Chairman Doug Liversidge CBE, Managing DirectorGraham Bowland, Technical Director Mike White, Designers Vhairi Maxwell and Chris Harrison and Marketing Manager James Bowland.

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Notes To editors

1. Media Contacts

For more information contact Julia Price, Medilink Yorkshire and Humber:

Tel: +44 (0)114 2329281

Email: j.price@.medilink.co.uk

2. More information about Surgical Innovations

Formed in 1992 by Professor M J McMahon, the UK’s foremost laparoscopic surgeon, Surgical Innovations was the world’s first company to develop flexible but ultimately rigid laparoscopic devices. Since inception they have gained a worldwide reputation for innovative development of products for use in laparoscopic surgery

Over the last year the company has made significant developments by investing in a building and introducing the latest technologies.

The move to a 32,000sq ft headquarters means they have more than tripled the size of their facilities, moving from five small units, bringing the innovation and manufacturing sides of the business together under one roof.

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