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2 Device for the Surgical Setting Effectively maintain patient core temperature throughout the continuum of perioperative care Provide continuous warming during patient transport and room transfers Efficient - saves time and money. Even mild inadvertent hypothermia can increase post-anesthesia recovery time, blood loss and morbid cardiac outcomes, and lengthen hospital stays. Actively warming patients throughout the continuum of perioperative care can reduce the risk of inadvertent hypothermia and its associated complications. The ChillBuster Patient Warming System from Techno-Aide includes a portable battery, a reusable conductive warming blanket, and a single-use blanket cover. The ChillBuster delivers effective patient warming throughout the continuum of perioperative care, and anywhere active patient warming is required to help prevent hypothermia and maintain patient comfort. ThermoGear designs have met specifications for use by U.S. military forces in the field and air and have been cleared by the FDA and international bodies to meet regulatory standards for medical devices. Certifications completed or in process include: FDA 510(k) clearance U.S. Military Aero Medical Canadian Safety requirements (CSA) ISO compliance Disposable Cover Material Controller Dimensions Moisture-resistant polypropylene 8.25 (w) x 3.25 (d)

3 Device for Breast Imaging Effectively keep patients warm and comfortable during biopsy procedures The ChillBuster Patient Warming System from Techno-Aide, Inc. includes a portable battery, a reusable conductive warming blanket, and a single-use blanket cover. To effectively deliver warmth to patients throughout the procedure. All ThermoGear designs have been cleared by the FDA and international bodies to meet regulatory standards for medical devices. Certifications completed or in process include: FDA 510(k) clearance U.S. Military Aero Medical Canadian Safety requirements (CSA) ISO compliance Disposable Cover Material Controller Dimensions Moisture-resistant polypropylene 8.25 (w) x 3.25 (d) Slip use covers slip over the reusable blanket in just

4 Device for Ultrasound Departments Effectively keep patients warm and comfortable during ultrasound and biopsy procedures Provide continuous warming during patient transport and room transfers The ChillBuster Patient Warming System from Techno-Aide, Inc. includes a portable battery, a reusable conductive warming blanket, and a single-use blanket cover. To effectively deliver warmth to patients throughout the ultrasound procedure. Perfect for keeping patients comfortable and warm during ultrasound guided biopsy procedures. All ThermoGear designs have been cleared by the FDA and international bodies to meet regulatory standards for medical devices. Certifications completed or in process include: FDA 510(k) clearance U.S. Military Aero Medical Canadian Safety requirements (CSA) ISO compliance Disposable Cover Material Controller Dimensions Moisture-resistant polypropylene 8.25 (w) x 3.25 (d)

5 Device for CT Departments Effectively keep patients warm and comfortable during CT and CT guided biopsy procedures Provide continuous warming during patient transport and room transfers Efficient - saves time and money. Actively warming patients throughout the continuum of perioperative care can reduce the risk of inadvertent hypothermia and its associated complications. Even mild inadvertent hypothermia can increase post-anesthesia recovery time, blood loss and morbid cardiac outcomes, and lengthen hospital stays. The ChillBuster Patient Warming System from Techno-Aide includes a portable battery, a reusable conductive warming blanket, and a single-use blanket cover. The ChillBuster delivers effective patient warming throughout the continuum of care, and anywhere active patient warming is required to help prevent hypothermia and maintain patient comfort and can be used effectively to warm patients during CT guided biopsies. All ThermoGear designs have met the specifications for use by U.S. military forces in the field and air and have been cleared by the FDA and international bodies to meet regulatory standards for medical devices. Certifications completed or in process include: FDA 510(k) clearance U.S. Military Aero Medical Canadian Safety requirements (CSA) ISO compliance Disposable Cover Material Moisture-resistant polypropylene Controller Dimensions 8.25 (w) x 3.25 (d)

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7 Device for the Interventional Suite Effectively keep patients warm and comfortable during Interventional procedures Provide continuous warming during patient transport and room transfers Efficient - saves time and money. Even mild inadvertent hypothermia can increase post-anesthesia recovery time, blood loss and morbid cardiac outcomes, and lengthen hospital stays. Actively warming patients throughout the continuum of perioperative care can reduce the risk of inadvertent hypothermia and its associated complications. The ChillBuster Patient Warming System from Techno-Aide includes a portable battery, a reusable conductive warming blanket, and a single-use blanket cover. The ChillBuster delivers effective patient warming throughout the continuum of perioperative care, and anywhere active patient warming is required to help prevent hypothermia and maintain patient comfort. ThermoGear designs have met specifications for use by U.S. military forces in the field and air and have been cleared by the FDA and international bodies to meet regulatory standards for medical devices. Certifications completed or in process include: FDA 510(k) clearance U.S. Military Aero Medical Canadian Safety requirements (CSA) ISO compliance Disposable Cover Material Controller Dimensions Moisture-resistant polypropylene 8.25 (w) x 3.25 (d)

8 Device for Oncology Effectively keep patients warm during their treatment sessions Disposable Cover Material Moisture-resistant polypropylene Controller Dimensions 8.25 (w) x 3.25 (d)

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