OSI Systems Announces Deployment of Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems with European Commission

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Tue May 19, 2009 7:00am EDT

HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized
electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare
industries, today announced that the European Commission has deployed the first
of twelve Eagle M4507 series mobile cargo and vehicle inspection systems. The
deployment is part of a European Union project to enhance border and customs
controls in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. 

The new Eagle M507 high-energy cargo and vehicle inspection systems will help
the State Customs Services of Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine combat arms and drug
smuggling, counterfeiting, revenue fraud and other cross border criminal
activities. The multi-year European Commission contract, which was previously
awarded following a global competitive tender, calls for the deployment of
twelve Rapiscan Eagle M4507 series mobile systems as well as training and
on-going technical support. 

Deepak Chopra, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of OSI Systems, stated, "We
are pleased to supply the European Commission and customs officials in the
Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova with the Rapiscan Eagle Mobile cargo and vehicle
inspection systems to improve security and safeguard global trade. The Rapiscan
Eagle provides superior image resolution, mobility and penetration making it an
ideal tool in the global fight against narcotics, contraband and weapons
smuggling." 

The Rapiscan Eagle M4507 mobile cargo and vehicle inspection system, as deployed
by the U.S. Government, is mounted on a road-worthy commercial truck platform.
The system can be deployed to scan shipping containers and trucks in less than
20 minutes while also being capable of penetrating dense cargo at increased
inspection rates without impeding the flow of commerce. The system is part of
Rapiscan's Eagle product line of High Energy X-ray Cargo inspection systems that
features mobile, gantry, portal and fixed deployment configurations. The
products have been installed internationally for use by military, customs and
border protection agencies. 

About OSI Systems, Inc.

OSI Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of
specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications in the
homeland security, healthcare, defense and aerospace industries. We combine more
than 30 years of electronics engineering and manufacturing experience with
offices and production facilities in more than a dozen countries to implement a
strategy of expansion into selective end product markets. For more information
on OSI Systems Inc. or any of its subsidiary companies, visit
www.osi-systems.com. News Filter: OSIS-G 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information
regarding the Company's expectations, goals or intentions about the future,
including, the Company's contracts to deploy its cargo and vehicle inspection
systems. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or
implied by any forward-looking statement. In particular, the timing, and
delivery of the cargo inspection systems may not ultimately remain in line with
the Company's current expectations. Other important factors are set forth in the
Securities and Exchange Commission filings OSI Systems, Inc. All forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.





OSI Systems, Inc.
Jeremy Norton, Vice President, Investor Relations & Business Development,
310-349-2372
jnorton@osi-systems.com

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