VIASYS NeuroCare Introduces GSI Arrow™ - A New Compact Audiometer

Madison, WI - August 31, 2005 - Grason-Stadler, Inc., the industry leader in screening and diagnostic audiometric equipment, announces the introduction of a completely new clinical audiometer, the GSI Arrow. GSI set the gold standard for audiometers with its GSI 61 clinical audiometer. Now, with the introduction of the GSI Arrow, there is an audiometer for those who desire the look and feel of the GSI 61 and need a smaller, lightweight device.

The GSI Arrow offers pure tone and speech audiometry with masking. There is capability to present pure tone or speech signals via air conduction, bone conduction and sound field. This audiometer is ideal for the second sound suite, school system or hearing aid dispensing practice. And, weighing only about 5 lbs, it is light enough to carry to satellite locations.



Grason-Stadler, a division of VIASYS Healthcare Inc.

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. is a global, research-based medical technology company focused in respiratory, neurocare and medical/surgical products. VIASYS products are marketed under well-recognized brand names such as Nicolet(R), Toennies, Nicolet Vascular, Grason-Stadler(R), Sensormedics(R), Bird(R), Bear(R) and Jaeger. Grason-Stadler offers a complete line of audiometric test equipment including screening and diagnostic systems. More information can be found at www.viasyshealthcare.com