Siemens Introduces Super Power BTE to INFINITI™ PRO Family of Hearing Instruments

PISCATAWAY, N.J., February 20, 2004 - Siemens Hearing Instruments announces the introduction of the INFINITI™ Pro SP BTE instrument to its INFINITI Pro family of hearing instruments. Delivering maximum output of 138 dB and maximum gain of 81 dB, INFINITI Pro SP offers a host of convenient features to increase patient satisfaction for those with severe to profound hearing loss including a programmable volume control. It can be equipped with up to four programs to manage almost any listening situation. INFINITI Pro SP is equipped with a standard audio input feature. Its Automatic Audio Input Detection system switches to the audio input program automatically when coupled with an FM system or other audio input device. For more information on INFINITI Pro, contact a Siemens Sales Representative at (800) 766-4500.

About Siemens

Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Siemens Hearing Instruments designs, engineers and manufactures a variety of digital hearing solutions in all styles from the
Micro-CIC (Completely-in-the-Canal) to a super power BTE (Behind-the-Ear). The Company also offers audiologic software and assistive listening devices (ALDs) such as amplified telephones. Visit www.usa.siemens.com/hearing for more information.

Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens
Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.4 billion EUR, orders of 7.8 billion EUR and group profit of 1.1 billion EUR for fiscal 2003. More information can be found at www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom.

Contact

Joan Vander
ValkStern + Associates
(908) 276-4344
joan@sternassociates.com

Christina Bauer
Siemens Hearing Instruments
(732) 562-6600
cbauer@siemens.com