KARL STORZ Acquires Global Care Quest

Addition of GCQ Technology to KARL STORZ Or1 Systems Will Expand Information
Management Capabilities
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a world leader in advanced endoscopy
technologies and operating room integration solutions, announces that it has
acquired Global Care Quest (GCQ), effective October 7, 2008. The company will be
a new business unit of KARL STORZ. Founded in 2005, GCQ is based in Aliso Viejo,
California, and is the developer of ICIS (Integrated Clinical Information
System), which performs real-time integration and delivery of disparate forms of
digital medical information.

"KARL STORZ has had a marketing agreement with GCQ since 2006," says Charles H.
Wilhelm, President - Chief Operating Officer. "Our acquisition of the company
now expands our vision for providing true interoperability across OR
technologies. The addition of ICIS technology to the OR1 system enables us to
deliver intuitive and highly effective access to an extended range of patient
data, clinical images and other relevant information in real time."

ICIS is a software solution that "reaches out" over hospital networks to a wide
range of information sources. Vital patient information is gathered into one
coordinated display, the ICIS Dashboard. The visual display is a customizable
set of windows that practitioners can configure to suit clinical needs and
specific preferences. Remote access is also provided by ICIS Mobile, which
allows the same patient information to be viewed and controlled via secure Web
access or using a handheld device over a cellular network. In this way, ICIS
enables surgeons to stay connected with clinical activities through real-time
integration and delivery of patient records, charting, bedside monitoring data,
and laboratory results.

"Advances in information management and communication technologies enabled
development of ICIS Dashboard and ICIS Mobile," says Neil A. Martin, MD,
Founder/CEO, GCQ. "These powerful systems now give practitioners new
capabilities for accessing vital information and images to speed diagnosis and
treatment of critically ill patients. Combined with OR1, these innovative
solutions can enhance and extend the patient care environment, while supporting
telemedicine and telementoring initiatives."

OR1 is the comprehensive operating room integration solution from KARL STORZ
that seamlessly combines high-performance surgical and imaging technologies, as
well as data management. Touchscreen panels feature a realistic user interface
for intuitive icon-based control, giving surgeons and OR teams complete command
of system settings and functions. OR1 offers a range of advanced capabilities
that promote educational and knowledge-sharing programs, including telesurgery
and telementoring.

"KARL STORZ has always been a leader in bringing innovative and creative
solutions to our customers, and our acquisition of GCQ is yet another step in
the right direction," says Wilhelm.

About KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. is an affiliate of KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG,
an international leader for over 60 years in reusable endoscope technology,
encompassing all endoscopic specialties. Based in Tuttlingen, Germany, KARL
STORZ GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned company that designs, engineers,
manufactures and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design,
precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness. For more information, call
(800) 421-0837 or visit the company`s Web site at www.karlstorz.com or
www.karlstorz-hd-endoscopy.com.

About Global Care Quest

Global Care Quest develops and sells the Integrated Clinical Information System
(ICIS), which performs real-time integration and delivery of digital medical
records, charting, diagnostic imaging, bedside monitoring equipment, and
laboratory results to physicians and medical teams to desktops, laptops, and
smartphones. ICIS increases clinician effectiveness, enhances patient safety,
and lowers patient costs by delivering critical patient information when and
where it`s needed. For more information, call (888) 767-8352, or visit
www.gcq.com.

Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available:
http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5924135&lang=en

KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Susan Jaffy-Marx
Marketing Communications
424-218-8701

Copyright Business Wire 2009