Surgical Science & TAQ Sistemas Medicos Sign Mutually Exclusive distribution agreement in Mexico

June 28, 2010 - PRLog -- Gothenburg, (SWEDEN), Minneapolis, MN (USA) and Mexico City, (MEXICO)-
Surgical Science, the leading developer of high-quality tools for the Assessment, Training and Certification of medical professionals, has established a corporate partnership with TAQ Sistemas Medico S.A. DE C.V. to drive the brand awareness and installation base of LapSim,® the most validated Laparoscopic Simulation Training System, in Mexico.  

“Our focus and many years of medical simulation experience in Mexico will be immediately recognized by the surgical community.  Our robust team of simulation and medical training professionals along with the addition of LapSim® in our portfolio, will be the key drivers in placing Laparoscopic Simulators in the hands of the surgical teams in Mexico” says Claudia Rosas, Commercial Director of TAQ.  

“This cooperation with TAQ, will provide Surgical Science with an extended reach and visibility in Mexico where surgical skills training is becoming a driving force behind reducing medical errors” says Tony Rubin, Director of Sales, Surgical Science Americas.  “TAQ has after careful review and evaluations decided to exclusively market and sell the LapSim System in Mexico, giving both organizations a strong message to the market about LapSim’s best-in-class technology.”

The two companies together will offer the Mexico surgical community with turnkey simulation technology to advance training and education in the residency and medical programs.

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About Surgical Science (www.surgical-science.com)
Surgical Science Sweden AB, established in 1999, develops high quality tools for the Assessment, Training and Certification of laparoscopic surgeons. Using Virtual Reality based systems, surgeons can build skills that actually transfer right into the operating room. The LapSim® system, which is based on real operating environments, provides training for surgeons worldwide. Surgical Science is based in Gothenburg, Sweden with a subsidiary office in Minneapolis, MN and a sales territory office in Mexico City, Mexico.