Logan, Utah – September 20, 2004 –
Perbio Science, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH), announces the latest innovation in HyClone® BioProcess Container™ Systems, the new Smartainer™ stainless steel bins. These supportive bins, together with a HyQtainer® single-use flexible container, provide a system to easily handle large volumes of sterile fluids. The Smartainer system is available in 500, 1000, and 1500 L sizes and is designed to accommodate pallet jack and fork-lift transport. The bins are stackable to save valuable floor space.

The HyQtainer 3-D rectangular flexible container is manufactured of HyClone’s proprietary HyQ® CX5-14 film. The film demonstrates outstanding tensile properties, low gas permeability, a low profile of leachable compounds, and an animal derived component free (ADCF™) product contact surface. The bottom drain feature allows for 100% fluid recovery. Top and bottom ports when connected to a pump provide recirculation of fluids within the container. Tubing sets and end connectors can be customized.

For more information about HyClone BPC flexible containers, contact:
Melissa Jessop, phone: 435-792-8000, E-mail: melissa.jessop@perbio.com.

About Perbio Science and HyClone
HyClone is a brand of Perbio Science, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fisher Scientific International Inc. (NYSE: FSH), and part of Fisher’s Biochemicals group. HyClone is a leading global brand of cell-culture and bioprocessing systems for life-science research and protein-based drug production. HyClone is widely known as the premier brand of quality sera for cell culture, classical media, serum-free media and protein-free media. In addition, HyClone is a leading brand of flexible, single-use containers, BioProcess Container™ (BPC®) systems, which are sterile, disposable bags specifically designed for transporting, mixing, dispensing, and storing sterile liquids and powders. For more information about HyClone brand products call 435-792-8000; or e-mail info@hyclone.com; or visit the Web site at www.hyclone.com.

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