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Datascope Receives a Split-Vote Recommendation From One Proxy Advisory Firm

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Datascope Corp. (Nasdaq: DSCP) today issued a statement strongly recommending shareholders re-elect Datascope's two incumbent nominees - James J. Loughlin and William L. Asmundson - and reject Ramius Capital's opposition slate in connection with the Company's December 20, 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Robert Klatell, Chairman of Datascope's Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee, stated, "We have the right Board of Directors in place with the right balance of experience, tenure and skills that are critical to the Company's continued success. Our two nominees for re-election - James J. Loughlin and William L. Asmundson - provide strong leadership and sound guidance, as outside directors in critical roles on Datascope's seven person Board. They are clearly the most qualified and best candidates to serve all our shareholders on the Company's Board. We strongly urge shareholders to reject the dissident candidates and re-elect our incumbent directors."

Mr. Klatell emphasized, "I am extremely proud to serve with these individuals and the other members of Datascope's Board:

-- James Loughlin joined the Board for the first time in 2004 and became

Chairman of the Audit Committee and its financial expert under SEC

rules. He also serves as a member of the Compensation Committee. Jim

brings an extremely relevant background to Datascope from his

accomplishments during over 40 years at KPMG, one of the world's major

accounting firms. At KPMG he chaired its Life Science and

Pharmaceuticals practices and led i
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