January 11, 2007

Dear Valued Customer,

For nearly 40 years, Valleylab has led the market in the development of electrosurgical products that provide
unparalleled performance and reliability. We are proud of the innovations incorporated into our electrosurgical
generators. However, with each new technological advancement, previous models of electrosurgical generators
become obsolete.

Below is a list of the generators that are obsolete, and the last date that unit will be supported by Valleylab.

MODEL SERVICE/SUPPORT STATUS

SSE2J OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
SSE2K OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
SSE2L-11 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
SSE3B OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
SSE4 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 4B OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 1B OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE GSU™ -22 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 2-CEM OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
SSE2L OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
SSE2L-AC OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE GSU™ -20 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 40S-20 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 30 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 300 OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 2 and FORCE™ 2-20PC OBSOLETE – NO SUPPORT
FORCE™ 1C OBSOLETE – SUPPORT UNTIL MARCH 2012
FORCE™ 2-20PCH OBSOLETE – SUPPORT UNTIL MARCH 2012

The replacement for these generators is the NEW ForceTriad™ energy platform. The ForceTriad™ energy platform
delivers both enhanced monopolar and bipolar energy with the next generation of LigaSure™ tissue fusion technology
all in one unit. If you would like to set-up an evaluation of this new unit, please contact your local sales representative.

Should you have any questions or comments concerning the obsolescence of the above generators, please do not
hesitate to call me at 1.800.255.8522 ext. 6891.

Sincerely,

Dave Lord
Product Manager, Electrosurgical Hardware