Hillrom Announces Connected Care Solution For The Operating Room With U.S. Launch Of Helion™ Integrated Surgical System

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Hillrom (NYSE: HRC) has launched the Helion™ Integrated Surgical System in the U.S., advancing its Connected Care™ initiative in operating rooms. The system enhances connectivity, flexibility, and communication for surgical teams, improving patient outcomes. Following the acquisition of Videomed in 2020, the Helion System now operates in approximately 20 countries. It features zero-latency imaging and user-friendly controls, facilitating efficient management of OR equipment and seamless access to patient data.

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• Launch of the Helion Integrated Surgical System enhances connectivity in operating rooms.
• Acquisition of Videomed supports advanced connected care capabilities.
• Helion System features zero-latency imaging and efficient OR management.

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CHICAGO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillrom (NYSE: HRC) announced today it is Advancing Connected Care™ in the operating room (OR) with the launch of its Helion™ Integrated Surgical System in the U.S. market. The Helion System provides surgical teams with the operating room connectivity, flexibility and efficient staff communications they need to enhance patient outcomes.

"The launch of the Helion System demonstrates our continued commitment to advancing Hillrom's connected care capabilities in the operating room," said Hillrom President and CEO John Groetelaars. "Our intuitive and reliable Helion Integrated Surgical System will serve as the core of the operating room, enhancing OR efficiency and communications, and allowing care teams to focus on the patient and surgical procedure versus the complexity of their technology."

In 2020, Hillrom acquired Videomed, a pioneer in OR integration with hundreds of installations worldwide, to bring Hillrom's vision of Advancing Connected Care™ to the operating room. This technology, integrated into Hillrom's Global Surgical Solutions offerings as the Helion™ Integrated Surgical System, is now available in approximately 20 countries worldwide.

Hillrom's vendor-neutral Helion System balances patient safety with operational efficiency and throughput, seamlessly managing connections to OR equipment and multiple hospital systems. In addition to providing easy access to vital patient information inside the OR, Helion provides zero-latency analog- to 4K-capable live video and imaging feeds during procedures. The Helion System can be rapidly set-up in the OR, and features intuitive user controls and multiple networking options, providing high-quality, secure communication and collaboration inside and outside the OR.

About Hillrom
Hillrom is a global medical technology leader whose 10,000 employees have a single purpose: enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers by Advancing Connected Care™. Around the world, our innovations touch over 7 million patients each day. They help enable earlier diagnosis and treatment, optimize surgical efficiency and accelerate patient recovery while simplifying clinical communication and shifting care closer to home. We make these outcomes possible through connected smart beds, patient lifts, patient assessment and monitoring technologies, caregiver collaboration tools, respiratory health devices, advanced operating room equipment and more, delivering actionable, real-time insights at the point of care. Learn more at hillrom.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations
Contact:	Mary Kay Ladone, Senior Vice		Contact:	Lorna Williams, Executive Director,
	President, Corporate Development,			Investor Relations and Strategy
	Strategy and Investor Relations		Phone:	312-233-7799
Phone:	312-819-9387		Email:	lorna.williams@hillrom.com
Email:	marykay.ladone@hillrom.com

Media
Contact:	Howard Karesh, Vice President, Corporate Communications
Phone:	312-819-7268
Email:	howard.karesh@hillrom.com

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FAQ

What is the Helion Integrated Surgical System launched by Hillrom?

The Helion Integrated Surgical System is a connectivity solution designed to enhance communication and efficiency in operating rooms.

When was the Helion Integrated Surgical System launched in the U.S.?

The Helion Integrated Surgical System was launched in the U.S. on July 20, 2021.

How does the Helion System improve patient outcomes?

The Helion System improves patient outcomes through enhanced connectivity, flexibility, and communication for surgical teams.

In how many countries is the Helion System available?

The Helion System is currently available in approximately 20 countries.

What technology did Hillrom acquire to develop the Helion System?

Hillrom acquired Videomed in 2020, a pioneer in OR integration, to advance its Connected Care initiative.