CHELMSFORD, Mass. June 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, and Global Healthcare SG, a developer of portable body cooling solutions, today announced their exclusive distribution agreement. As part of the agreement, ZOLL has exclusive rights to distribute the CarbonCool® Full Body Suit and Comfort Suit in Asia-Pacific countries.*
Studies in Asia-Pacific countries, where extreme temperatures can reach 50°C (122°F), have found positive associations between heat and human morbidity and mortality.1,2 “Exertional heat stroke (EHS) has been shown to be the underlying cause of a substantial number of sudden deaths during high-intensity exercises in public and military settings,” said Christopher Barnabas, Vice President, ZOLL Asia Pacific Operations.3,4 “We are excited about the potential of the innovative CarbonCool technology in preventing and treating EHS, as well as the distribution agreement with Global Healthcare SG that will further enhance our mission to improve survival outcomes in the region.”5,6