Mercury Computer Systems Receives FDA Approval for Visage PACS and Visage CS Solutions for Medical Image Management

CHELMSFORD, Mass. (ots) -

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY) announced that the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance to market
Visage (TM) PACS and Visage CS (picture archiving and communications
system and client server) products as medical devices in the United
States.

For more than a decade, Mercury has sold computer systems and
software as components to medical diagnostic imaging OEMs. In June,
Mercury's Commercial Imaging and Visualization group received ISO
13485 certification for its quality management system for medical
devices.

"FDA approval of Visage PACS and Visage CS demonstrates Mercury's
commitment to provide medical-quality products, developed under the
control of a medical-grade quality management system, for the benefit
of our partners' product development and regulatory approval cycle,"
said Marcelo Lima, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial
Imaging and Visualization at Mercury Computer Systems.

Visage PACS and Visage CS are fully scalable medical image
management and distribution solutions that enable clinicians and
radiologists to seamlessly utilize the 3D functionality of Visage CS
while benefiting from the intuitive workflow from Visage PACS. The
Visage products offer a best in class, high-performance 2D/3D
diagnostic image management system. With the use of Visage PACS and
Visage CS, a virtually unlimited number of medical professionals can
securely view images within the hospital network and over the web on
any standard PC connected to the network, whether within or outside
the department or institution.

For more information on the Visage product family and Mercury's 3D
to the Core solutions, visit Mercury at RSNA 2006 November 26-30 at
McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, in the South Building - Hall A,
Booth #4383; visit www.mc.com/RSNA06; or contact Mercury at (866)
627-6951.

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation

Mercury Computer Systems is the leading provider of computing
systems and software for data-intensive applications that include
image processing, signal processing, and visualization. With a strong
commitment to innovation, our expertise in algorithm optimization,
systems development, and silicon design is blended with software
application knowledge and industry-standard technologies to solve
unique computing challenges. We work closely with our customers to
architect solutions that have a meaningful impact on everyday life:
detecting aneurysms; designing safer, more fuel-efficient aircraft;
identifying security threats; discovering oil; developing new drugs;
and visualizing virtually every aspect of scientific investigation.

Mercury's comprehensive, purpose-built solutions capture, process,
and present data for the world's largest medical imaging companies, 8
of the 10 top defense prime contractors, and other leading Fortune
500 and mid-market companies in semiconductor, energy,
telecommunications, and other industries. Our dedication to
performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a
23-year history in enabling customers to stay at the forefront of the
markets they serve.

Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and serves customers
worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices,
subsidiaries, and distributors. We are listed on the Nasdaq National
Market (NASDAQ: MRCY). Visit Mercury at www.mc.com

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Pressekontakt:
Kathy Sniezek
Corporate Public Relations Manager
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Phone: +1 (978) 967-1126
E-mail: ksniezek@mc.com

Gabi Strasser
Public Relations Manager Europe
Mercury Computer Systems
Phone: +49 (0)911 97341-205
E-mail: gabriele.strasser@mc.com