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Wednesday, June 30 2021 - 11:15
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New Welch Allyn(R) PanOptic(TM) Plus Ophthalmoscope and Welch Allyn(R) MacroView(R) Plus Otoscope Give Caregivers Better, Bolder, Brighter Views
SINGAPORE, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

- Help Support Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment

Hillrom today announced major technological advances to its market-leading 
physical assessment tools with the launch of the new Welch Allyn(R) 
PanOptic(TM) Plus Ophthalmoscope and the Welch Allyn(R)  MacroView(R) Plus 
Otoscope. The new devices represent advancements that build on more than 100 
years of the company's innovation in physical assessment tools and a new 
standard of care in exam rooms.

"The extraordinary innovations built into the new PanOptic and MacroView Plus 
technologies are complete game-changers in our drive to help improve patient 
outcomes through routine physical exams," said Hillrom President and CEO John 
Groetelaars. "Together, these devices are highly advanced tools designed to 
help clinicians make earlier and more accurate diagnoses of ear and eye 
conditions that may provide more options for effective treatment."

Examining the structure of the eyes and ears is a critical part of assessing 
patient health. The first-to-market innovations[1] in Hillrom's new otoscope 
and ophthalmoscope enable brighter, larger views: a 20-times larger viewing 
area compared to the current Welch Allyn coaxial ophthalmoscope, and a 
three-times larger viewing area compared to the traditional otoscope.

The new Welch Allyn MacroView Otoscope features a new, one-of-a-kind, LumiView 
clear ear speculum, with four times the brightness through an adult speculum 
when compared to a standard ear speculum.

The MacroView Plus otoscope and PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope enables clinicians 
to move quickly from an optical exam to digital image capture. When used along 
with Hillrom's free iExaminer(TM) Pro App, clinicians can securely save and 
share ear and eye images for tracking, trending and easy consultations with 
specialists. See the full range of product capabilities on hillrom.com( 
https://www.hillrom.com/en/products/macroview-plus-otoscope/ ).

"The challenge clinicians face with traditional ophthalmoscopy is the limited 
field of view and ability to view structures of the eye with confidence and 
identify any abnormality. The new PanOptic Plus is designed to help caregivers 
conduct an ophthalmic exam with ease and overcome the challenges associated 
with traditional ophthalmoscopy," said Hillrom Asia Pacific President Mark 
Wallwork. "Hillrom's advancement in ophthalmoscope technology will 
significantly improve vision care by making visualization and diagnoses faster 
and easier."

The PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope features Quick Eye(TM) Alignment technology to 
help better direct a patient's gaze. The innovative disc-alignment lights help 
the clinician direct and guide the patient's gaze, to help enable easier exams. 
See the full range of product capabilities on hillrom.com( 
https://www.hillrom.com/en/products/panoptic-plus-ophthalmoscope/ ).

These devices will be available in the Asia Pacific Region from July 1, 2021, 
in Japan followed by Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, 
Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China.

[1] Patents pending

About Hillrom
Hillrom is a global medical technology leader whose 10,000 employees have a 
single purpose: enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers by 
Advancing Connected Care(TM). Around the world, our innovations touch over 7 
million patients each day. They help enable earlier diagnosis and treatment, 
optimize surgical efficiency and accelerate patient recovery while simplifying 
clinical communication and shifting care closer to home. We make these outcomes 
possible through connected smart beds, patient lifts, patient assessment and 
monitoring technologies, caregiver collaboration tools, respiratory health 
devices, advanced operating room equipment and more, delivering actionable, 
real-time insights at the point of care. Learn more at hillrom.com( 
https://www.hillrom.com/ ).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations

Contact: Mary Kay Ladone, Senior Vice
              President, Corporate Development,
              Strategy and Investor Relations
Phone: 312-819-9387
Email: marykay.ladone@hillrom.com

Contact: Lorna Williams, Executive Director,
              Investor Relations and Strategy
Phone: 312-233-7799
Email: lorna.williams@hillrom.com
Media
Contact: Howard Karesh, Vice President, Corporate Communications
Phone: 312-819-7268
Email: howard.karesh@hillrom.com

SOURCE  Hillrom Services Pte. Ltd

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   Caption: Digital image capture with the Macroview Plus Otoscope

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   Caption: Digital image capture with the PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope

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