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"At Banfield, we have a longstanding commitment to giving Pets the samecare we want for ourselves, making the best medical diagnostic devicesavailable to our Pet patients," says John Payne, president and chief executiveofficer, Banfield, The Pet Hospital. "Our partnership with Eklin is a naturalextension of our focus to expand upon our strong commitment to high-qualityveterinary medicine. Eklin's integrated high-quality imaging modalities,electronic storage and communications products and practice managementsolutions are revolutionizing the way veterinary practices create, read andshare diagnostic information."
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Eklin currently offers either a 9"x11" direct DR imaging sensor panel forlarge animal extremities, or a 14"x17" DR sensor panel which provides thelargest full imaging surface in the market and is equally suitable for largedogs or small cats. In addition to the Banfield hospital network, the new CCDsystem will bring several advantages associated with digital x-ray to a largenumber of other practices.
"We are delighted to be a partner with Banfield," says Gary R. Cantu,founder and CEO of Eklin. "The acquisition of Merlin will allow us to add anumber of new products to our line and to begin delivering a more fullyintegrated solution to Banfield and its many hospitals."
The Merlin technology is designed specifically for veterinary care use.The digital image can be easily enhanced and reprocessed for greaterdiagnostic confidence.
"This acquisition will allow us to create a retrofitable digital captureproduct for practices of all sizes," says William Hornof, Eklin's chiefmedical officer. "Applying Eklin's resources and know-how to the Merlinproduct line will significantly increase image quality, consistency andoverall ease of use."
Banfield has always been committed to providing its doctors andparaprofessionals with the best in veterinary medical diagnostic andmonitoring devices as well as education and training. Eklin shares in thiscommitment which makes it a natural fit for achieving this goal.
"We are excited to leverage Eklin's leading edge technology," says KarenK. Faunt, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (Small Animal), vice president and chiefmedical officer, Banfield, The Pet Hospital. "Eklin's technology allows ourdoctors to capture both dynamic and static high-definition digital imageswhile supporting excellent patient care."
About Banfield, The Pet Hospital(R)
Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1955, Banfield has become the largest Petgeneral veterinary practice in the world, with 725 quality veterinaryhospitals in many neighborhoods across the U.S., in the U.K. and in Mexico.More than 1,500 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving Pets thesame level of care that their human family members receive. Banfield hospitalsoffer a full-range of comprehensive medical services, computerized medicalrecords, Pet preventive care plans and extended operating hours. Banfield isthe only veterinary practice in the world with an extensive quality assuranceprogram. Banfield, The Pet Hospital helps extend the lives of millions of Petseach year. For journalists seeking more information, please visit our pressroom at http://www.banfield.net/press-room or contact our Media Hotline at888-355-0595 (no sales calls please).
About Eklin Medical Systems, Inc.
