CAS MDCL SYST : July 28 CASMED Announces Addition of Two Key Sales Executives

CASMED Announces Addition of Two Key Sales Executives

- New Leaders for Both U.S. and International Sales Hired -

BRANFORD, CT - July 28, 2011-CAS Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASM) today announced that it has achieved another key objective in its on-going transition by filling two key sales management positions. Frank P. Gregorio has been appointed the Director of North American Sales, and Ignacio J. Silva was named as the Director of International Business Development. Thomas M. Patton, President and CEO of CASMED, stated, "I am excited to welcome sales professionals of the caliber of Frank and Ignacio to CASMED. They bring vast experience in the medical device marketplace and will play vital roles as we continue to build and support our global sales team for our industry leading FORE-SIGHT® tissue oximetry technology and our Traditional Monitoring product lines. These hires mark one more milestone as we continue to invest in our growth initiatives."

Mr. Gregorio has over 22 years of sales and sales management experience in the medical device arena, including more than 14 years at Mindray Medical (formerly the Patient Monitoring Division of Datascope Corp.) including many years as Vice President, U.S. Sales Operations. Most recently, Mr Gregorio was Clinical Sales Manager at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Mr. Gregorio's experience includes development and management of both direct and distributor based sales channels. "Frank is an experienced executive who understands how to recruit, train, develop and support his sales team to achieve peak sales performance," said Matthew J. Herwig, CASMED's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to Mindray, Mr. Gregorio held sales and management positions with Devon Industries, Inc. and Allergan, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from North Central College in Illinois.

As Director of International Business Development, Mr. Silva brings 20 years of global experience in medical device sales including deep experience in Europe, Africa and Asia. He is a keen global business manager and developer of new distribution channels. Most recently he was with Teleflex Medical OEM as Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and Customer Care. "Ignacio's fluency in developing and growing markets outside the United States will be key to our continued penetration of FORE-SIGHT sales into new markets, and into new accounts within existing markets," Mr. Herwig added. Prior to Teleflex, Mr. Silva held senior international sales, marketing and business development positions at Smiths Medical PLC, Impra-C.R. Bard International and Vaso Products, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Villanova University and an MBA in International Finance and Asian Studies from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

"These two new hires bring an impressive array of sales talent to the CASMED organization," Mr. Herwig continued. "I look forward to working along side them to expand our business and meet our aggressive growth objectives."

About CASMED® - Monitoring What's Vital

CAS Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of medical devices for non-invasive patient monitoring.  The Company's FORE-SIGHT Absolute Cerebral Oximeter is the only cerebral oximeter available with FDA clearance for non-invasive, continuous measurement of absolute cerebral tissue oxygen saturation for all patients, regardless of age or weight.  This information helps avert brain damage or death during surgery and in critical care situations by allowing clinicians to identify patients with dangerously low levels of cerebral oxygen and intervene to reverse the condition.

The Company's product lines include the high-acuity monitoring capabilities of the FORE-SIGHT Cerebral Oximeter, the bedside patient monitoring line of vital signs monitoring products, proprietary non-invasive blood pressure measurement technology, and supplies and service including blood pressure cuffs and products for neonatal intensive care.  CASMED products are designed to meet the needs of a full spectrum of patient populations worldwide, ranging from adults to pediatrics and neonates.

For further information regarding CAS Medical Systems, Inc., visit the Company's website at www.casmed.com.

About Medline Industries, Inc.

Medline, the nations largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, manufactures and distributes more than 125,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices and home care dealers. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., Medline has more than 1,100 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.

Over the past five years, Medline has been the fastest-growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the U.S., serving as the primary distributor to over 450 major hospitals and healthcare systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities and on-staff clinicians.

Medline has a growing network of 50 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide, as well as an expanding, dedicated transportation fleet with over 200 vehicles in a variety of sizes to fit customers' specific delivery needs. The fleet is equipped with the latest navigation devices for enhanced order tracking and communication.

For more information on Medline, visit www.medline.com.

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