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Press release

• Sectra Medical Systems
• Linköping, Sweden
• May 29, 2006

Large Swedish public hospital in Stockholm invests in Sectra MicroDose Mammography

The Söder Hospital in Stockholm is implementing the next phase in digitizing its mammography operations and is investing SEK 8,9 million in the digital mammography system, Sectra MicroDose Mammography, from the IT and medical-technology company Sectra. The order includes a six-year service and support contract.

Söder Hospital's mammography department already uses Sectra's integrated IT system for processing and archiving of mammography images, appointment notices and patient data.

"Implementation of digital mammography systems means that we can enhance the efficiency of our operations further and provide our personnel a significantly better ergonomic work environment. We have worked closely with Sectra for many years and its system meets our high demands for productivity and support," says Ann Sundbom, Section Manager and Senior Physician, Mammography Section, Söder Hospital.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer afflicting women in the western world. Early detection saves lives and the purpose of mammography is to detect cancer at an early stage, when treatment has the greatest effect. Today, the Söder Hospital performs about 25,000 mammography examinations each year and expects to double this number in a three-year period.

"The digital technology contributes to increased productivity and major environmental advantages. Radiology film in mammography departments is now being replaced rapidly by digital systems and in the past month we have received orders from mammography clinics in Sweden, Norway and Denmark," says Marie Ekström, President at Sectra Skandinavien AB.

For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President, Sectra Imtec AB, tel. +46 705 23 52 27
Dr. Jan-Olof Brüer, CEO and President Sectra AB, tel. +46 13 23 52 09

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About Sectra's medical operations

Sectra is one of today's major diagnostic imaging providers with more than 800 installations worldwide. Sectra's core business is delivering top-of-the-line, high-availability, robust enterprise diagnostic imaging for 24/7 operation. In Scandinavia, Sectra is the market leader with more than 50% of all film-free installations. The company's systems are installed in most major countries in Europe, the Far East and North America.

Sectra's operations

Sectra, founded in 1978, has its roots at the Linköping Institute of Technology in Sweden. Since the mid-1980s, Sectra has successfully conducted development and sales of cutting edge products in expansive niche segments. Today, Sectra operations include medical systems and secure communication systems. Sectra has offices in ten countries and operates through partners worldwide. Sales for the fiscal year 2004/2005 totalled SEK 456 million. Since March 1999, Sectra's shares have been quoted on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange.