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SINGAPORE, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Help Support Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment

Hillrom today announced major technological advances to its market-leading

physical assessment tools with the launch of the new Welch Allyn(R)

PanOptic(TM) Plus Ophthalmoscope and the Welch Allyn(R)  MacroView(R) Plus

Otoscope. The new devices represent advancements that build on more than 100

years of the company's innovation in physical assessment tools and a new

standard of care in exam rooms.

"The extraordinary innovations built into the new PanOptic and MacroView Plus

technologies are complete game-changers in our drive to help improve patient

outcomes through routine physical exams," said Hillrom President and CEO John

Groetelaars. "Together, these devices are highly advanced tools designed to

help clinicians make earlier and more accurate diagnoses of ear and eye

conditions that may provide more options for effective treatment."

Examining the structure of the eyes and ears is a critical part of assessing

patient health. The first-to-market innovations[1] in Hillrom's new otoscope

and ophthalmoscope enable brighter, larger views: a 20-times larger viewing

area compared to the current Welch Allyn coaxial ophthalmoscope, and a

three-times larger viewing area compared to the traditional otoscope.

The new Welch Allyn MacroView Otoscope features a new, one-of-a-kind, LumiView

clear ear speculum, with four times the brightness through an adult speculum

when compared to a standard ear speculum.

The MacroView Plus otoscope and PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope enables clinicians

to move quickly from an optical exam to digital image capture. When used along

with Hillrom's free iExaminer(TM) Pro App, clinicians can securely save and

share ear and eye images for tracking, trending and easy consultations with

specialists. See the full range of product capabilities on hillrom.com(

https://www.hillrom.com/en/products/macroview-plus-otoscope/ ).

"The challenge clinicians face with traditional ophthalmoscopy is the limited

field of view and ability to view structures of the eye with confidence and

identify any abnormality. The new PanOptic Plus is designed to help caregivers

conduct an ophthalmic exam with ease and overcome the challenges associated

with traditional ophthalmoscopy," said Hillrom Asia Pacific President Mark

Wallwork. "Hillrom's advancement in ophthalmoscope technology will

significantly improve vision care by making visualization and diagnoses faster

and easier."

The PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope features Quick Eye(TM) Alignment technology to

help better direct a patient's gaze. The innovative disc-alignment lights help

the clinician direct and guide the patient's gaze, to help enable easier exams.

See the full range of product capabilities on hillrom.com(

https://www.hillrom.com/en/products/panoptic-plus-ophthalmoscope/ ).

These devices will be available in the Asia Pacific Region from July 1, 2021,

in Japan followed by Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea,

Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China.

[1] Patents pending

About Hillrom

Hillrom is a global medical technology leader whose 10,000 employees have a

single purpose: enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers by

Advancing Connected Care(TM). Around the world, our innovations touch over 7

million patients each day. They help enable earlier diagnosis and treatment,

optimize surgical efficiency and accelerate patient recovery while simplifying

clinical communication and shifting care closer to home. We make these outcomes

possible through connected smart beds, patient lifts, patient assessment and

monitoring technologies, caregiver collaboration tools, respiratory health

devices, advanced operating room equipment and more, delivering actionable,

real-time insights at the point of care. Learn more at hillrom.com(

https://www.hillrom.com/ ).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations

Contact: Mary Kay Ladone, Senior Vice

              President, Corporate Development,

              Strategy and Investor Relations

Phone: 312-819-9387

Email: marykay.ladone@hillrom.com

Contact: Lorna Williams, Executive Director,

              Investor Relations and Strategy

Phone: 312-233-7799

Email: lorna.williams@hillrom.com

Media

Contact: Howard Karesh, Vice President, Corporate Communications

Phone: 312-819-7268

Email: howard.karesh@hillrom.com

SOURCE  Hillrom Services Pte. Ltd

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   Caption: Digital image capture with the PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope