SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC.

Kawasumi Laboratories America, Inc. is a US-based distributor and supplier of high-quality disposable medical devices, operating since 1991. The company specializes in safety-engineered phlebotomy and infusion products designed to prevent needlestick injuries and occupational exposures. Core product lines include the K-Shield® and K-Shield Advantage® families of winged blood collection sets, therapeutic phlebotomy sets, and port access infusion sets for oncology applications. The company also offers intermittent injection sites and gravity IV administration sets. Kawasumi's safety devices feature one-step activation mechanisms compliant with OSHA standards and are marketed to hospitals, clinics, and medical laboratories throughout the United States and Latin America. The company maintains GPO contracts with major group purchasing organizations including HealthTrust, Vizient, and Premier. Distribution occurs through a network of regional sales representatives and authorized distributors. The company is backed by SB-Kawasumi, a Japanese parent organization, and operates from Tampa, Florida.