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Press Release Source: A.F. Leis, Vandalia, Ohio
May 24, 2004

MedicineLodge Inc. and A.F. Leis Company, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance

MedicineLodge Inc., a leader in medical device product development, has entered into a strategic alliance with A.F. Leis Company, Inc., a world class supplier of orthopedic products. In the terms of the agreement the two companies will collaborate to provide concept to packaged product solutions to the medical OEM marketplace. “We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to enter into a relationship with a market-leading design and development group like MedicineLodge. This unique collaboration of a medical device development company with an experienced medical device manufacturer will assist our customers in a multitude of ways: product design and development, intellectual property expertise, prototypes, manufacturability and speed to market,” states Harold Linville, President of A.F. Leis. Wade Fallin, President and CEO of MedicineLodge, Inc., adds “MedicineLodge is very enthusiastic about partnering with such a reputable and reliable supplier to the medical device industry. Together we can provide comprehensive supply chain management services to our customers in order to accelerate speed to market.”

About MedicineLodge Inc.:

MedicineLodge is dedicated to maximizing value creation in medical device technology development by improving patient outcomes, having unsurpassed speed to market and creating strong intellectual property protection. MedicineLodge partners with physicians and corporations to turn ideas into commercial successes. MedicineLodge has a state of the art medical device design, prototype and testing facility in Logan, Utah.

About A.F. Leis Company, Inc.:

A.F. Leis, located in Vandalia, Ohio, is a world class and worldwide provider of implants and instrumentation to the orthopedic and spinal community. A.F. Leis has a proven history, a current and comprehensive understanding of today's OEM medical needs and a vision for future developments. Upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 certification, FDA registered and complete integration of lean manufacturing. Custom machining of both instruments and implants for medical disciplines including hip, knee, shoulder, spinal and arthroscopy.
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For more information about A.F. Leis, MedicineLodge or Leis Partners contact us at 574-372-3348 or by fax at 574-372-3349. www.afleis.com, www.medicine-lodge.com or www.leispartners.com.