SALT LAKE CITY, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechniScan, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TSNI), a medical device company engaged in the development and commercialization of an automated breast ultrasound imaging system, today announced that it had closed the first $1.85 million of a proposed $2.5 million bridge financing, structured as convertible debt, with accredited investors.

Biotex Pharma Investments LLC served as the lead investor and additional participation came from TechniScan directors and shareholders. Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. served as the placement agent for the transaction.

"We are pleased to secure this additional capital, enabling us to continue our growth and development plans," commented David Robinson, TechniScan's chief executive officer.

Mark Diamond, managing director Investment Banking at Jesup & Lamont, added, "TechniScan represents an exciting company poised to bring a significant technological advancement to the problems of diagnosing breast cancer early and accurately. The company's innovative technology and deep management team was instrumental in quickly bringing together high quality, accredited investors to complete this transaction."

About TechniScan, Inc.

Based in Salt Lake City, TechniScan, Inc. is a medical device company engaged in the development and commercialization of a non-invasive imaging tool designed to provide physicians with automated ultrasound images of the human breast. The system uses a process called Warm Bath Ultrasound(TM) (WBU) to provide physicians with automated, 3D, ultrasound images of the physical structures within the breast. TechniScan's WBU(TM) imaging device is limited by U.S. law to investigational use unless, and until, cleared by the FDA. For more information, please visit www.techniscanmedical.com.

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    For More Information:
    Press and Media
    Tracy Harden
    TechniScan Medical Systems
    (801) 994-2968
    tharden@techniscanmedical.com


    Investment Banking Contact
    Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp.
    Mark Diamond
    212-918-0415
    mdiamond@jesuplamont.com

    David Bocchi
    212-918-0472
    dbocchi@jesuplamont.com

SOURCE TechniScan, Inc.