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VitalCom Inc.
 PROFILE
VitalCom has its finger on the pulse. Its PatientNet is a real-time, wireless system that lets health care providers monitor a patient's vital signs from a central location, thus improving patient care and cutting labor costs. PatientNet uses the company's own ECG (electrocardiogram) monitors and other manufacturers' bedside equipment to deliver patient information. The firm sells directly to acute care hospitals and integrated health delivery networks throughout the US. VitalCom also sells central monitoring systems and components to equipment makers. GE Medical Systems is buying VitalCom's parent, telecommunications firm Data Critical.

 COMPETITION
Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. (NMTX)
Spacelabs Medical, Inc. (SLMD)
Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc. (dossier)

 DEALS
Deal: Data Critical Merges With VitalCom
Date Announced: 03.12.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 10.8
Description: 2 wireless information services targeting hospitals and health care organizations agree to merge in a stock swap, with 0.62 shares of Data Critical exchanged for each share of VitalCom's stock.

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 17.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 5.5%
Employees: 131
Revenue per employee: $131,297.71

 KEY PEOPLE
• Frank T. Sample
    CEO

 CONTACT INFO
15222 Del Amo Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
US
Phone: 714-546-0147
Fax: 714-571-3945
Online: Web Site

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