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1 Use Tomorrow s Technology Today Company Profile (MES) is a leading edge company specializing in rapid, automated semen analysis for both the human and the veterinary markets. The Company s comprehensive line of CE and FDA approved Sperm Quality Analyzers (SQA), complimentary testing kits and disposable testing capillaries are sold through an extensive network of international distributors. MES is ISO certified as a medical manufacturer and has offices in the U.S., Europe, Hong Kong and Israel. In 1993, began manufacturing a unique line of instruments which were able to accurately characterize and analyze sperm cell concentration and motility. Continued extensive research in the application of electrooptics and video microscopy resulted in the development of the proprietary algorithms that are the cornerstone of the company s technology. With over 2500 SQA s installed globally, is committed to providing excellent service and cutting edge technology to our customers, while becoming the industry standard for rapid and reliable automated semen analysis.

2 Products Company Products SQA-V An analytical medical device that utilizes a disposable capillary to perform a complete quantitative evaluation of semen quality in less than 2 minutes. The accuracy and speed with which the SQA-V reports semen parameters is unmatched by manual methods. An on-board visualization system magnifies samples to x300 and x500. The SQA-V is FDA and CE certified. Veterinary Systems: SQA-Vt, SQA-Vc, SQA-Vb, SQA-Vp and SQA-Ve SQA-V systems for turkeys, roosters, bulls, swine and horses perform semen analysis, dosing and QC functions in one minute. V-Sperm, T-Sperm, C-Sperm, B-Sperm and P-Sperm Data management software unique to each type of SQA. Test results and patient, flock and herd data can be stored, sorted, graphed and reported with ease. The software is included with every SQA. SQAIIC-P A straightforward and convenient system that uses a disposable capillary to perform basic semen assessment and screening. The SQAIIC-P combines electro-optics and computer algorithms to calculate and report semen analysis results. The SQAIIC-P is FDA and CE certified. Disposables, QwikLink LIS and Ancillary Supplies All supplies necessary to perform automated semen analysis and the software required to transfer the SQA-V test results to laboratory information systems are sold through distributors listed on the Company website. QwikCheck Kits FDA and CE approved QC, test and semen treatment kits for use with the SQA. BEADS LIQUEFACTION DILUTION TEST STRIPS Quality control latex beads for testing sperm concentration Quickly liquefies viscous semen samples Sterile dilution media for semen samples Measures ph and leukocytes in semen Rev

3 QwikCheck TM QC, test and semen treatment kits QwikCheck Kits FDA and CE certified QC, test and treatment kits can be used to liquefy and dilute semen samples, test for ph and leucocytes and provide a known target value for sperm QwikCheck Kits are FDA and CE certified concentration against which laboratories can test the SQA-V calibration, the proficiency of manual sperm counting procedures and the calibration of sperm counting chambers. QwikCheck Beads QC Kit Quality control latex beads for testing sperm concentration. For use on both manual and automated systems: SQA-V, SQA-Vb, SQA-Vp, SQA-Ve Neubauer hemacytometers Makler counting chambers Fixed cover slip chambers (like MicroCell ) Each kit contains: 3 Levels of QC material: High, Low and Zero 5cc of each level of QC material Instructions for use on all types of chambers and automated systems Item #0200 QwikCheck Liquefaction Kit Used to quickly liquefy viscous semen samples. Each QwikCheck Liquefaction kit contains: 20 single dose treatment vials Instructions for use Item # 0900 QwikCheck Dilution Kit Used to dilute semen samples without impacting motility. Each QwikCheck Dilution kit contains: 50 CC sterile dilution media Instructions for use Item # 0800 QwikCheck Test Strips FDA approved semen WBC and ph reagent test strips. Each QwikCheck Test Strip kit contains: 100 test strips Product insert Item # 0700

4 QwikLink TM LIS Link to Laboratory Information Systems Transfer test and patient data from the SQA-V to the Laboratory Information System The QwikLink LIS is a software program written specifically for the SQA-V and V-Sperm software to provide an interface to the Laboratory Information System. QwikLink LIS can be customized to transfer only the information selected by the user. QwikLink LIS performs the following functions: Starts when the V-Sperm software is activated Runs as a background program while the SQA-V and V-Sperm are running Retrieves data from the V-Sperm database and sends to an external host Each QwikLink LIS kit contains: One QwikLink LIS installation disk Two hours of tier two technical service support Full instructions for customized data transfer Complete list of database field descriptions Data flow overview RS232 converter and installation software Catalog # Rev

5 SQA-V Sperm Quality Analyzer Automated Semen Analysis in less than 2 minutes The SQA-V is an analytical medical device that performs a complete quantitative evaluation of semen quality and semen parameters in less than 2 minutes. This high performance analyzer incorporates technology in electrooptics, computer algorithms and video microscopy to provide a quick, precise and accurate automated semen analysis. Features Runs fresh, frozen, washed and post-vasectomy samples Disposable testing capillary LIS interface option for data transfer PC compatible with export function V-Sperm FDA and CE certified software included QC: Self-testing, self-calibrating. Runs latex beads or stabilized sperm Visualization system (x300 & x500) Automated Test Results Sperm Concentration % Motility expressed as total and a,b,c and d Rapid Progressive Motility (a) Slow Progressive Motility (b) Non-progressive Motility (c) Immotility (d) % Normal Morphology Motile Sperm Concentration Progressively Motile Sperm Concentration Functional Sperm Concentration Average Velocity Sperm Motility Index Dynamic Range DYNAMIC RANGE OF THE SQA-V SAMPLE SPERM CONC. MSC Motility FRESH or < 2 M/ml or <0.2 M/ml 0-100% WASHED or < 2 M/ml or <0.2 M/ml 0-100% FROZEN Not reported or <0.2 M/ml Not reported POSTVASECTOMY Manual Input 0-30 Sperm/Scan Not reported

6 V-Sperm TM SQA-V Performance Claims Specificity Concentration: 85% % Motility: 80% % Normal Morphology (WHO 3rd): 65% Postvasectomy: 95% of motile cells detected Sensitivity Concentration: 90% % Motility: 85% % Normal Morphology (WHO 3rd): 85% Correlation to Manual Method Concentration: 0.9 % Motility: 0.85 % Normal Morphology (WHO 3rd): 0.65 V-Sperm is a software package that is included with every SQA-V and greatly enhances the data management, storage and video capabilities of the system. Features Import patient and control data from the SQA-V Save patients test results with video clips or still images attached Save, view and graph patient and control test results View real time semen samples from the SQA-V Optional language settings on a PC screen Normal ranges for testing parameters can be set by the user Set up authorized users and automatically track user updates Password/security System Requirements PC: 1 GHz processor, Pentium 3, RAM: 256 MB Monitor: 15 color AGP-video display card with at least 16 MB of RAM memory Video color: At least 16 bit (65,535) CD ROM drive 10 MB free hard disk space for image capturing (approx. 10,000 clips) Video resolution: Minimum 640 x 480 Operating system compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista Ports: One serial; two USB ports MS Excel/Word Rev