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FDA CLEARS COMBINED BLOOD GLUCOSE/PRESSURE MONITOR

February 24, 2006

The FDA has cleared a combined blood glucose/blood pressure monitor for home use, GenExel-Sein announced. The 510(k) clearance is for Duo-Care, a device that combines a home-use blood glucose and wrist blood monitor, eliminating the need for two separate devices.

The device will be sold nationally at select drug and discount chains in the second quarter of 2006. The lightweight monitor allows users to take an active role in managing diabetes and hypertension. The blood glucose test provides results in five seconds.

The device will be marketed and distributed from GenExcel-Sein's U.S. Forecare subsidiary.