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Arrow International (NASDAQ: ARRO), the world�s leading provider of central venous catheter (CVC) products, has announced that it will distribute in the U.S. and Canada on an exclusive basis a new Hand-Held Ultrasound System for vascular access produced by Esaote, a leading worldwide manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment based in Italy. The InView Ultrasound System will complement the broadening range of access products recently introduced by Arrow; the Maximal Barrier Precautions CVC and Pressure Injectable PICC Kits. The InView�s unique feature set and robust design will provide clinicians with a cost effective, easy to use ultrasound guidance system to assist in the placement of vascular catheters. �The addition of the InView Ultrasound System to our venous access product range is a step in broadening our product portfolio to include the tools clinicians require for the accurate placement of CVCs and PICCs,� said Rick Eagle, Vice President, Venous Access, Arrow International. �Esaote has a strong technology base in diagnostic ultrasound. There are many joint marketing opportunities that our companies are evaluating.� "The collaboration with Arrow International into the venous access market is a strategic step for increasing the capacity of the Esaote Group to develop ultrasound units dedicated to innovative clinical applications, which can improve and simplify the clinician�s daily activities" said Claudio Andreucci, Ultrasound & ECG Manager of the Esaote Group. �Future developments based on this collaboration should surely open brilliant opportunities.� About Arrow Arrow International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of clinically advanced, disposable catheters and related products for critical and cardiac care. The Company�s products are used primarily by anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, surgeons, emergency and trauma physicians, cardiologists, interventional radiologists and other healthcare providers. Arrow International�s news releases and other company information can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.arrowintl.com. The Company�s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM under the symbol ARRO. About Esaote The Esaote Group develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of non-invasive diagnostic Ultrasound, musculoskeletal MRI, ECG and IT systems. The Company�s products are used primarily by Radiologists, Cardiologists, OB/GYN, Orthopedic specialists, Interventional Radiologists and other healthcare providers. Information concerning Esaote and its products are available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.esaote.com