Viking Systems, Inc. and LiveData Collaborate to Integrate Clinical Data in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Infomatix Offerings

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Viking Systems, Inc. , a designer, manufacturer and marketer of 3-D and 2-D vision systems for use in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures, has signed a letter of intent for an Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) agreement with LiveData, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts. With this agreement, Viking Systems will integrate the LiveData OR-Dashboard product and other associated technologies into Viking's 3-D and 2-D vision systems and exclusive Infomatix(tm) platform.

The LiveData OR-Dashboard combines information from electronic patient records and surgical information from physiology monitors, medical devices, and surgical technologies to provide a single, real-time and integrated view of patient information during surgical procedures. Viking Systems' Infomatix(tm) platform, which includes voice command capabilities, integrated information flow, and live video of the surgical field, will be expanded to provide pre-operative history, laboratory results, and diagnostic images delivered directly to the surgeon and surgical team through Viking's head mounted displays (HMD's).

This partnership allows the surgeon access to critical information without diverting attention from the surgical field and provides the entire surgical team with an information immersive environment. The partnership also provides the basis for integrating the video, equipment, and other devices essential to creating a fully integrated, digital operating room (OR).