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Free for publication on May 29, 2018 at 1pm (CEST +1)

Wireless Bittium BrainStatus™ meant for real-time brain electrical activity monitoring received medical device approval in Europe

Oulu, Finland, May 29, 2018 – Bittium BrainStatus™ is a wireless EEG-monitoring device, meant for real-time brain electrical activity monitoring, has received medical device approval in Europe. The Bittium BrainStatus EEG monitoring device enables high quality and fast EEG signal measurement.

Bittium BrainStatus consists of a wireless compact EEG amplifier and a disposable electrode headband that is quick to wear below the hairline. Wireless Bittium BrainStatus can be used for real-time remote EEG monitoring for example to diagnose epileptic seizures and brain stroke. Bittium BrainStatus enables EEG monitoring also in field conditions, thus enabling remote diagnosis independent of the patient’s location as well as starting the treatment process on the way to the hospital.

Bittium BrainStatus

Bittium BrainStatus is a wireless compact EEG amplifier, which is used together with a disposable easy and quick to wear Bittium BrainStatus electrode headband for example to diagnose epileptic seizures and brain stroke. Bittium BrainStatus enables quick measurement in field conditions as well as in hospitals, thus making the treatment process of the patient faster. Bittium BrainStatus can be used for wireless real-time remote EEG monitoring or data can be recorded to the device memory.

More information on the offering: https://www.bittium.com/products__services/medical/bittium_brainstatus

Further information:

Arto Pietilä
Senior Vice President, Medical Technologies
Tel. +358 40 344 5466

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Bittium

Bittium specializes in the development of reliable, secure communications and connectivity solutions leveraging its 30 year legacy of expertise in advanced radio communication technologies. Bittium provides innovative products and services, customized solutions based on its product platforms and R&D services. Complementing its communications and connectivity solutions, Bittium offers proven information security solutions for mobile devices and portable computers. Bittium also provides healthcare technology products and services for biosignal measuring in the areas of cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, occupational health and sports medicine. Net sales in 2017 were EUR 51.6 million. Bittium is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.bittium.com