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Nihon Kohden introduces a new veterinary use hematology analyzer, MEK-6450 Celltac Alpha

June 1, 2007

TOKYO, JAPAN - Nihon Kohden Corporation introduces a new veterinary use hematology analyzer. Celltac Alpha MEK-6450 is a compact, fully automated hematology analyzer with 20 parameters and 4-part WBC differential for 4 animal types. It has 6 preset animal types plus 3 user-defined types.

The new veterinary Celltac Alpha provides panic values and automatic dilution ratio change. It has the same high accuracy and reproducibility as the company's Celltac line of hematology analyzers.

The veterinary Celltac Alpha offers simple and user-friendly operation such as a large color TFT touch screen, measurement of 10 or 20 µL of blood, high speed data processing, and an automatic reagent monitoring system. Cyanide-free hemolyzing reagent is safe for users and is environment-friendly.

Nihon Kohden is Japan's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical electronic equipment, and has been making innovative hematology analyzers since 1972. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.nihonkohden.com.