3D SURGICAL VISUALIZATION SYSTEM DELIVERED TO ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL

Bellevue, WA- January, 2008: Lightspeed Design, Inc., today announced the delivery of a 3D visualization system, for integration with the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci® S robotically assisted surgical platform, to Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Allina Hospitals & Clinics) is the largest not-for-profit hospital in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area. Each year, the hospital provides comprehensive health care for more than 200,000 patients and their families.

Robotic Surgery at Abbott Northwestern
Abbott Northwestern's Virginia Piper Cancer Institute and Surgical Services are proud to offer the latest surgical technology - the da Vinci® Surgical System. This system provides surgeons with an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy.

DepthQ Mobile® 3D Visualization Suite
The DepthQ Mobile® 3D visualization suite is a portable stereoscopic solution for monitoring, recording and playback of all Intuitive Surgical da Vinci®, da Vinci® STM and da Vinci® S HDTM Surgical Systems.

NEW DEPTHQ MOBILE® 3D VISUALIZATION SUITE INTRODUCED AT INTUITIVE SURGICAL MEETING, LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV- January, 2008: Lightspeed Design, Inc. today announced the introduction of it new surgical product, the DepthQ Mobile® 3D Visualization Suite at the Intuitive Surgical sales meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

DepthQ Mobile® 3D Visualization Suite
The DepthQ Mobile® 3D visualization suite is a portable stereoscopic solution for monitoring, recording and playback of all Intuitive Surgical da Vinci®, da Vinci® STM and da Vinci® S HDTM Surgical Systems.

DepthQ Mobile® combines high-definition stereoscopic imaging with the simplicity and convenience of a 'pop-up' rolling roadcase. Simply press a button and the 3D monitor, computer, and storage drawers rise from the case on an internal lift. Monitor height is adjustable for optimized viewing – whether standing or seated.



Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS). The Company's da Vinci® Surgical System offers surgeons superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort for the optimal performance of MIS.