Aperio Earns ISO 13485:2003 Quality Management System Certification

Validation Underscores Digital Pathology Leader`s Commitment to Quality
Performance
VISTA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Aperio Technologies, Inc., (Aperio), the global leader in digital pathology for
the healthcare and life sciences industry, announced today that it has earned
the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) 13485:2003
certification for the "design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of
digital image analysis systems and digital slide scanning services." Aperio`s
certified quality management system produces its portfolio of digital slide
scanners, data management and image analysis software, and services to the
stringent requirements set by ISO 13485:2003.

"This certification is an independent confirmation of our dedication to and
achievement of high-quality products and services that meet the needs of our
national and international customers," said Dirk G. Soenksen, CEO of Aperio.
"Achieving the ISO 13485:2003certification also allows us to effectively and
efficiently scale our growing business to address our customers` needs and
retain our leadership position within the digital pathology marketplace."

Companies receiving the ISO 13485:2003 certification must demonstrate their
ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet
customer and regulatoryrequirements. Aperio`s reviewwas performed by the BSI
Group, the world`s largest and most influential management systems registrar.

Globally recognized for revolutionizing digital pathology, Aperio currently has
an installed base of more than 500 systems in 32 countries, including more than
two-thirds of the top 15 rated U.S. hospitals, leading academic medical centers
and reference laboratories, and all of the top 15 pharmaceutical companies.

About Aperio

Aperio is the leading provider of digital pathology solutions in hospital and
reference labs, academic medical centers, and biopharma institutions across the
world. Today, our affordable and complete product portfolio is proven to lower
costs, increase efficiencies, and enhance workflow in labs everywhere. Our
comprehensive product line features our ScanScope scanners, Spectrum image
management (PACS) software, SecondSlide slide sharing service for pathology, and
image analysis tools and services. Aperio`s products are FDA cleared for
specific clinical applications, and are intended for research and education use
for other applications. For clearance updates and more information please visit
www.aperio.com.

Aperio
Jessica Witkowski, 760-539-1162
jessica@aperio.com
or
Myla Wagner Public Relations
Myla Wagner, 925-736-7515
myla@mylawagnerpr.com

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