Colin Corporation, based in Komaki City, Japan, is a global leader in vital signs monitoring, manufacturing products for distribution in Japan, the Pacific Rim and throughout Europe. It is the only company in the world that provides vital signs and monitoring equipment using the three different non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) technologies; oscillometric, auscultatory and tonometric. Colin-manufactured non-invasive blood pressure devices are in use internationally.

Colin Medical Instruments (CMI) is the wholly owned North American subsidiary of Colin Corporation, with facilities in San Antonio, TX since 1989. Innovation is key at Colin^® and the company is widely recognized for its engineering, manufacturing and marketing of non-invasive blood pressure instruments to North, Central and South America. CMI continues the tradition of technology innovation and quality products that meet the needs of customers. These technologies are produced through the teamwork of people with genuine creativity, leadership and commitment.

This high level technological leadership, combined with quality expertise, allows CMI to support its products with industry leading warranty programs for CMI’s Press-Mate^® 8800 Series, Press-Mate Advantage^® and Press-Mate Prodigy^® monitors. Product add-ons and accessories fall under the specific model warranty. Review specifics of the Gold Standard Warranty packages on the website, www.colinmedical.com.

The pursuit of innovative product development from technological expertise is enhanced with strategic business partnerships. Contributing to CMI’s success is its product engineering working in tandem with internationally renowned technical research institutes.

CMI draws on it’s technology and innovation to develop unique products; technology such as their patented Dynamic Linear Cuff Deflation for measurement accuracy and patient comfort in their vital signs monitors, and patient ID in their newly released Press-Mate-Prodigy monitor.

It is essential that technological innovations be accepted in CMI’s market. The market - hospitals, acute/alternate care facilities, clinics and physician offices - must have equipment that is patient-focused, accurate, adds value and is easy to use. CMI monitors address these demands. Non-invasive blood pressure instruments currently manufactured by CMI range from monitoring devices (portable blood pressure and multi-parameter patient monitors) to diagnostic devices (stress test monitors and units featuring arterial tonometry). The units have applications in clinical areas including; anesthesia, post-anesthesia, critical care, emergency room, labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, medical surgical nursing, cardiology, dialysis, dental, electrophysiology, as well as other special procedure areas.

CMI’s vital signs monitors are manufactured in a world-class, ISO 9001 facility and are presented to the market through a network of highly trained, professional sales people. Working with the distribution channel are CMI sales leaders who provide training, technical expertise and support. Technical support is composed of biomedical electronics technicians at the dealer level and at the corporate headquarters.

Markets are continually studied, research completed and monitoring products designed and manufactured to answer the needs of our customers. Ongoing customer support occurs through evaluations, in-services and technical support of products.

Understanding the needs of customers in numerous segments of the healthcare market is only part of the company’s successful business strategy. Extensive research and development, professional sales representatives, expert technical staff, responsive customer care, and a dedicated management team all play an integral role in Colin’s commitment to its customers and the advancement of healthcare delivery.

Looking forward to the future, CMI is pursuing the development of medical devices and technologies that will contribute to the value of healthcare. In this endeavor, the company is building upon its’ strong foundation in core technology areas of the non-invasive blood pressure arena, developing medical devices equipped to meet the demands of the medical market.

5850 Farinon Drive
University Technology Park
San Antonio, TX 78249

1-800-829-NIBP (6427) * (210) 690-8800
FAX: 210-696-8808
www.colinmedical.com

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