Hologic : Launches Fluoroscan® InSight™ FD Mini C-Arm Extremities Imaging System

---New Innovation Enriches Mini C-Arm Technology with Diversified Imaging Options, Upgraded Storage and Transport, and Enhanced Interface---

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 25, 2018 - Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) today announced the launch of the next generation in mini C-arm imaging, the Fluoroscan® InSight™ FD Mini C-Arm, the latest product illustrating the Company's commitment to addressing the continuum of skeletal health care.

The enhanced system adds to Hologic's portfolio of market-leading skeletal imaging solutions. It offers a variety of improved features designed to arm orthopedists, podiatrists and clinicians with diversified imaging options, more flexible storage and transport, and an enhanced interface.

The Fluoroscan® InSight™ FD Mini C-arm provides high-resolution and low-dose rate modes, which deliver the largest image size and highest image resolution available^1,2,3, on an intuitive 24-inch HD touchscreen. The low-dose rate mode allows physicians to reduce dose rates by up to 50 percent compared to Auto Mode, while continuing to deliver clinically equivalent images^4. The high-resolution mode enables clinicians to use full detector resolution⁴. The new system also offers MegaView™ Image in Review Mode, providing clinicians the option to display and view 50 percent larger images⁴.

In addition to these imaging upgrades, the system also features hardware updates. These include a streamlined monitor arm with integrated keyboard and reduced top casting that equip clinicians with increased range of motion and positioning options⁴ in the operating room. The method for locking the C-arm has also been simplified⁴, reducing the total width of the system in the locked position.

'This new system is a significant advance in our goal to push the industry forward and provide customers with the smartest available engineering that incorporates functionally strong, user-friendly and time-efficient features,' said Pete Valenti, Hologic's Division President, Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions. 'Our industry-leading innovation has led to the improved capabilities of the Fluoroscan InSight FD Mini C-Arm Imaging System, from new imaging modes to modernized hardware updates. These enhancements address major pain points and offer solutions that increase workflow and productivity, ultimately leading to a better patient experience.'

Beyond updates to the system's imaging options and hardware, enhancements also have been made to its interface. These features include a pinch-to-zoom feature, save notifications that allow a way to identify saved images, a save filter to let the clinician filter for saved images, and an auto-save option to save all images acquired during a session⁴.

The Fluoroscan® InSight™ FD Mini C-Arm is now available, and options for new software are available for current Fluoroscan® InSight™ FD Mini C-Arm customers.

About Hologic

Hologic, Inc. is an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women's health and well-being through early detection and treatment. For more information on Hologic, visit www.hologic.com.

Hologic, Fluoroscan, InSight and The Science of Sure are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

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This news release may contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about the use of Hologic products. There can be no assurance these products will achieve the benefits described herein or that such benefits will be replicated in any particular manner with respect to an individual patient, as the actual effect of the use of the products can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition, there can be no assurance that these products will be commercially successful or achieve any expected level of sales. Hologic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements presented herein to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such data or statements are based.

1. Data on file (2017)
2. OrthoScan FD specifications retrieved on Jan 3 2018 from https://www.orthoscan.com/products/surgical/fd-pulse-mini-c-arm/
3. 510(k) K160131 retrieved on Jan 3 2018 from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scrIpts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?id=K160131
4. Data based on simulated use workflow survey with 6 clinicians. (2017)

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