Opto Circuits ISO 13485:2003 certified

Bangalore, 11th December '06: Opto Circuits India Ltd; India's leading manufacturer of healthcare equipments, has been certified to ISO 13485:2003 from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This certification enables Opto to meet its customer and regulatory requirements.

ISO 13485:2003 is an International Standard to provide a "harmonized" model for quality management system requirements that satisfy International Medical Device Regulations.

Medical device manufacturers need to ensure that all medical devices are safe, fit for their intended purpose and that their design and manufacturing quality management systems meet Regulatory requirements. This standard is recognized worldwide as an international standard. It also makes it easier to meet QSR requirements of US FDA.

About Opto Circuits (India) Ltd.:

Opto Circuits (India) Ltd. (OCI) (BSE Code: 532391; NSE Symbol: OPTOCIRCUI) is a leading manufacturer of healthcare equipments in India. OCI's product profile includes sensors, probes, pulse oxymeters, patient monitoring systems and digital thermometers. In 2001, OCI acquired 60% stake in Advanced Micronic Devices to market its equipments in India.

OEMs contribute 80% of sales while MediAid (100% US-based subsidiary) contributes the balance. MediAid came into existence with the acquisition of the patient monitoring division of Palco Labs, US, in end-2003, and now markets OCI's products in the US markets directly. Visit us at www.optoindia.com