Viking Systems to demonstrate 3DHD Vision System prototype at Hospital Build Asia 2010

May 11 2010

Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VKNG) today announced that a prototype version of its Next Generation 3DHD Vision System will be demonstrated with Sony's prototype 3DHD Medical Display in Sony's booth at Hospital Build Asia 2010 which will run May 11 -13 in Singapore.

Hospital Build Asia 2010 Exhibition and Congress provides a forum for the healthcare industry and decision-makers from key markets across the region to identify and evaluate the latest in medical device technology as they make critical decisions about how to provide the best and most cost effective healthcare for people in the region. Jed Kennedy, Viking Systems' President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Hospital Build Asia 2010 is a particularly important venue for the Company and our technology given that we expect Asia's growth in healthcare spending to lead the world, particularly in China where a recently-adopted healthcare reform program could lead to the construction of up to 2,000 hospitals over the next 5 years."

In October 2009, at the American College of Surgeon's annual Clinical Congress, in Chicago, Viking Systems first publically demonstrated the "Next Generation" 3DHD camera system utilizing a prototype Sony 3DHD flat panel display. During 2010 Viking intends to complete the development of this unique Next Generation system and currently plans to launch the system in the fourth quarter of 2010. "Nearly all laparoscopic procedures are currently performed with a 2D camera," said Jed Kennedy. "We plan to provide the surgeon with high quality 3D vision in a cost effective and flexible format. Performing complex minimally invasive procedures with a 3D vision system has the potential not only to improve the quality of care but also to reduce procedure time and therefore cost of procedures."

SOURCE Viking Systems, Inc.