, Abbott (NYSE: ABT)
announced today that it received 510(k) clearance from the U. Additionally, earlier this year, Abbott announced an
agreement for two, 5-part differential hematology instruments to be
distributed, following clinical studies and regulatory clearance, under the
CELL-DYN Pearl(TM) brand name.

Scientific instruments and supplies includes consumable supplies, measurement instruments, lab equipment, related repair services for professional scientists, teachers and researchers within the science fields.

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In late 2004, pursuant to its rights under the agreement, Rainin
notified the other party of its intention to manufacture the pipette in the
United States so that it could remain cost competitive.
METTLER TOLEDO disclosed in its Form 10-Q filing of May 4, 2005 that its
intangible assets include a $19. A
hematology instrument 's primary function is to perform complete blood counts
(CBCs), a test routinely ordered by doctors to assess a patient's overall
health and to screen for a variety of disorders such as anemia and infection.

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Our hands-on, operational approach combines our
technical knowledge and experience with structured work processes and rigorous
documentation to build institutional knowledge and provide bottom-line results
to our clients.mt."
Statements in this discussion which are not historical facts may be
considered "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties.

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Shortly thereafter,
the other party commenced the lawsuit., hematology laboratory director,
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Akron, Ohio. Instruments
range from larger analyzers that process a high number of patient samples to
smaller instruments designed for medium and small-volume facilities .

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com. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for its automated, high-volume hematology instrument, the
CELL-DYN Sapphire(TM) -- the latest CELL-DYN hematology analyzer to
incorporate monoclonal antibody tests for additional cellular analysis.
With its monoclonal antibody tests, CELL-DYN Sapphire also provides common
flow cytometry capabilities, allowing some tests to be performed in the
hematology laboratory versus being sent out to a specialized lab for
processing.

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Company Now Offering Contract Lyophilization and Formulation Optimization
Services

LINCOLN, Mass.2 ft(2) LyoStar Freeze Dryer (FTS Systems, Stone Ridge, NY) became
operational in early May and is currently performing lyophilization studies
for IMPACT clients. METTLER TOLEDO is evaluating the
appropriate timing of any impairment-related accounting.S.

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This
capability allows:

* Freeze drying cycle development, scale-up, and optimization,
* Formulation optimization and screening studies,
* Small scale non-GMP manufacturing for pre-clinical studies .

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The IMPACT laboratory is used to conduct process research, scale-up +
development, and equipment application experiments for clients. The
laboratory has capabilities for studying reaction kinetics , mixing, separation
processes, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials testing, automation, and
now lyophilization.S. For example, one test can provide T-lymphocyte subset
identification used in monitoring patients with HIV while another monoclonal
test allows the instrument to perform a highly accurate immunological platelet
count to help make decisions regarding platelet transfusions .
"The CELL-DYN Sapphire has been designed to help high-volume laboratories
address their most critical and complex patient samples," said Harold Flynn,
divisional vice president and general manager , Abbott Hematology.

About CELL-DYN
Abbott's CELL-DYN family of hematology instruments is well-known for their
efficiency and ability to provide fast access to patient results.

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the
discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and
medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics .

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If the license agreement is not upheld on appeal, this $19. If the appeal is unsuccessful, Rainin
expects to minimize any impact to its sales by increasing the sales of its own
pipettes, including those Rainin already manufactures and sells outside the
United States. The Company assumes no obligation to update this press
release.

Abbott Announces U.S. 510(k) Clearance of CELL-DYN Sapphire(TM) Hematology Instrument

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GREIFENSEE, Switzerland and COLUMBUS,
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.9 million
intangible asset would be impaired, which would cause a non-cash after-tax
charge of approximately $14. Regardless of the
outcome of any appeal, METTLER TOLEDO does not believe that the consequences
of the case will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial
condition or results of operations.

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"Building
on Abbott's sophisticated technology, CELL-DYN Sapphire further automates
testing, providing laboratories with higher first pass, reportable results to
assist in patient care and improve laboratory efficiency. Besides
supplying standard CBC results, some instruments have additional features to
aid in the evaluation of more complex disease states or infections including
cancer, HIV and a variety of anemias.

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(TM)) technology to
provide advanced analysis of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

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(NYSE: MTD) announced it is evaluating post-
judgment motions and an appeal of the judgment entered in a case relating to
exclusive rights of Rainin Instrument Company to distribute certain third
party-manufactured pipettes in the United States. Rainin is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of METTLER TOLEDO and has had the exclusive distribution rights for
these pipettes in the United States since 1972. sales of these pipettes have declined by 27%
since 2001 .
CELL-DYN Sapphire's blue diode laser offers fluorescence and patented
Multi-Angle Polarized Scatter Separation (M.

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The Company is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of
weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing
applications.S.

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damages .S.com .

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, IMPACT Technology Consultants today
announced the addition of lyophilization capabilities to its process research
and development laboratory, located at 88 Jackson Road, Devens, MA. In 2004 ,
Rainin had approximately $14 million in sales of these third party-
manufactured pipettes. The judgment terminated the license
agreement between the parties and calls for Rainin to pay $0. The
company employs more than 60,000 people and markets its products in more than
130 countries.

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METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and
services. The Company also holds top-three market positions in several
related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated
chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and
development .
"Our lab evaluated numerous pediatric samples using the CELL-DYN Sapphire.

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IMPACT Adds Lyophilization Development Capabilities to Devens Laboratory

IMPACT's primary
mission is to provide process development and engineering assistance to
specialty chemical, biotechnology, metallurgical, pharmaceutical , and
equipment/device companies. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be
found on the World Wide Web at "www.P.
This information, in turn, helps physicians diagnose and monitor anemia ,
cancers and infectious diseases.
Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the
company's Web site at http://www.

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William Cox, Vice President of Business Development at IMPACT, commented,
"Acquisition of an R+D scale lyophilizer addresses a strong need from within
our biopharmaceutical client base: an easy, flexible, and cost-effective
option for contract freeze -drying development needs that is responsive to each
client's particular goals.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Provides Update On Possible Intangible Asset Impairment

0 million. In addition, the Company is the world's largest manufacturer and
marketer of metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in
production and packaging and holds a leading position in certain process
analytics applications.A."
Abbott's full line of automated hematology instruments includes the
CELL -DYN(R) 3700, CELL-DYN(R) 3200, CELL-DYN(R)1800 and CELL-DYN(R) SMS(TM)
[Slide Maker Stainer].

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Pipettes are used for
measuring and dispensing small volumes of liquids in laboratories .9 million intangible asset relating to this
license.
For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties , which could cause actual
events or results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking
statements, see "Factors affecting our future operating results" in Part I,
Item 1, of the Company 's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
December 31, 2004. Automated, High-Volume Analyzer Expands CELL-DYN(R) Offerings for U.
The instrument's fluorescent technology offers many unique utilities for
patient sample analysis, including the ability to add monoclonal applications
and potentially incorporate additional assays that may be used to better
diagnose infection," said Mark Steele, M .abbott.

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Through partnerships the laboratory also has
cost-effective access to diagnostic and analytical capabilities including
freeze-drying microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry

About IMPACT Technology Consultants
IMPACT is a team of experienced, advanced-degree chemical engineers with
extensive backgrounds in pharmaceutical and chemical process technology
development , scale-up, commissioning, and optimization.

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Diagnostic and Hematology Laboratories

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