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As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2011

Registration No. 333-167213

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



Amendment No. 4
to

FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933



TECHNISCAN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  3841
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  27-1093363
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

3216 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
(801) 521-0444

(Address and telephone number of registrant's principal executive offices)

David C. Robinson
Chief Executive Officer
3216 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
(801) 521-0444
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

With a copy to:

Jeffery A. Bahnsen, Esq.
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
5100 Town Center Circle, Suite 400
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Tel: (561) 955-7650; Fax: (561) 367-6250

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement.

        If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. ý

        If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

        If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

        If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer o   Accelerated Filer o   Non-accelerated Filer o   Smaller Reporting Company ý

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

        The total number of shares of common stock registered is 21,141,542. The registration fee for 21,141,542 shares was paid with the initial filing of the registration statement and prior amendments.

        This Registration Statement shall also cover any additional shares of our common stock which may become issuable by reason of any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization or other similar adjustments.

        The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the commission, acting pursuant to said section 8(a), may determine.


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EXPLANATORY NOTE

        We, TechniScan, Inc., are filing this Amendment No. 4 to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 originally filed on May 28, 2010, and amended on July 29, 2010, August 30, 2010 and September 8, 2010 (Registration No. 333-167213) to include our unaudited financial statements and related notes to the financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, update disclosures where necessary to reflect new business information, and eliminate the public offering prospectus.

        On January 11, 2011, we entered into an equity purchase agreement with Southridge Partners II, LP ("Southridge"), pursuant to which Southridge committed to purchase up to $10,000,000 of our common stock over a two-year period, as and when we determine appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the equity purchase agreement. Based on the private offering of our common stock to Southridge, we are no longer pursuing a public offering of our securities. We are not, however, changing the amount of securities we are registering. Instead, we are registering for resale those shares of common stock purchased by Southridge pursuant to the equity purchase agreement.


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The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting offers to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 18, 2011

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

LOGO

        This prospectus relates to the resale by the selling stockholders of up to 21,141,542 shares of our common stock. The selling stockholders may sell common stock from time to time in the principal market on which the stock is traded at the prevailing market price or in negotiated transactions. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares of our common stock offered by the selling stockholders.

        We will, however, receive proceeds from sales of our common stock to one of the selling stockholders, Southridge Partners II, L.P. ("Southridge"), pursuant to an equity purchase agreement we entered into with Southridge on January 11, 2011 ("Equity Purchase Agreement"). Pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement, Southridge is committed to purchase up to $10,000,000 of our common stock over a two-year period, as and when we determine appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Equity Purchase Agreement. Southridge will pay us a per share price equal to 94% of the average of the lowest three daily volume weighted average prices of our common stock reported by Bloomberg Finance, LP during the five consecutive trading day period commencing on the date we deliver Southridge a put notice.

        Southridge is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with the resale of our common stock acquired under the Equity Purchase Agreement. The other selling stockholders named herein may also be deemed underwriters in connection with their resale of shares of our common stock.

        Our common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board, or the OTC Bulletin Board, under the symbol "TSNI.OB." On January 14, 2011, the last sale price of our common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.22. All share amounts and prices reflect the 1-for-4 reverse common stock split that became effective June 28, 2010.

        The purchase of the securities involves a high degree of risk. See section entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page 10.

        Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of anyone's investment in these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is                                    2011


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        You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized any other person to provide you with information that is different from that contained in this prospectus. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This prospectus may be used only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on the front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.


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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

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THE OFFERING

 
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

 
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RISK FACTORS

 
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 
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USE OF PROCEEDS

 
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 
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BUSINESS

 
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS

 
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 
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MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON TECHNISCAN'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 
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EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 
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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

 
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 
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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON IDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES

 
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LEGAL MATTERS

 
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EXPERTS

 
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
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INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN A PROSPECTUS

 
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SIGNATURES

 
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POWER OF ATTORNEY

 
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

        This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information you should consider before buying our securities. You should read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks described under "Risk Factors" and the financial statements and related notes, before deciding to invest in shares of our common stock.

        Unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts and prices in the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part reflect the 1-for-4 reverse common stock split that became effective June 28, 2010.

Corporate Overview/History

        TechniScan, Inc. ("we," "us," the "Company" and "TechniScan") was incorporated under the name Castillo, Inc. pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada on February 2, 2007, and changed our state of incorporation from the State of Nevada to the State of Delaware on October 8, 2009. Until the Merger (described below), we had no substantial business operations and no revenues. On October 9, 2009, TechniScan, Inc, a Utah corporation ("TechniScan Utah") was first merged into our wholly owned subsidiary, and then immediately merged into us (collectively referred to as the "Merger"). Pursuant to the Merger, we succeeded to the business of TechniScan Utah as our sole line of business and changed our name to "TechniScan, Inc." In this prospectus, unless the context specifies otherwise, all references to "we," "us," the "Company" and "TechniScan" refer to the business of TechniScan Utah prior to the Merger and TechniScan, Inc., a Delaware corporation, after the Merger. In addition, unless the context specifies otherwise, all references to "stockholder" or "shares of common stock" refer to ownership of shares of the combined company following the Merger.

Company Overview

        We are a medical device company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of an ultrasound breast imaging system. We developed a unique ultrasound technology platform, known as the Warm Bath Ultrasound imaging system ("WBU"), which utilizes computational software to produce high resolution images and unique information about the bulk properties of tissues in the breast. WBU is a flexible, automated breast imaging system that produces images using both reflection and transmission properties of ultrasound. The images produced by WBU are unique, three-dimensional, whole breast images and are expected to provide radiologists, surgeons and oncologists with an effective imaging tool for managing diagnostic imaging of the breast.

        The WBU system produces three unique images based on both traditional B-mode (reflective) and transmission ultrasound. Traditional reflection ultrasound images are created from the reflected sound waves and transmission ultrasound images are created using the data that are generated as the sound waves travel through the breast tissue. In particular, WBU uses proprietary, patented software methodologies that utilize the mathematics of inverse scattering to produce transmission images of the speed and attenuation of sound through the breast. The WBU imaging platform also incorporates a three-dimensional version of B-mode ultrasound (or reflective ultrasound). The reflection images are refraction corrected by utilizing the transmission data—the speed of sound—traveling through human breast tissue. We believe that the unique combination of these refraction corrected reflection images into a three-dimensional volume will provide physicians with a new way of viewing and interpreting ultrasound images, especially when combined with the quantitative information about the bulk tissue properties of the breast provided by the numerical transmission data.

        We are developing support for clinical users of the WBU system through the TechniScan Imaging Network ("TIN"), which is a suite of tools and applications designed to enhance the value and capabilities of the system. We believe that TIN will offer a reliable and secure method of providing physicians, administrators, payers and patients with timely access to their diagnostic studies and reports, while ensuring that all data is disclosed only to those with permission to access it. TIN is expected to

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optimize the use of diagnostic information by healthcare providers by providing a common platform to store, archive, correlate, analyze and/or collaborate about cases, giving the physician ultimate control of the diagnostic process. We believe that TIN will also allow healthcare professionals a flexible, fully customizable, environment in which they can develop and store their own data or access anonymized data from other related images.

        We have not yet begun selling our product or services commercially. We plan to enter markets in both the United States and Europe during 2012. We anticipate installing initial WBU systems on a subscription basis in the United States beginning the first half of 2012, with commercial release of the WBU and TIN in the second half of 2012. We expect that the WBU system will be marketed as a B-mode (i.e. handheld) and automated reflection tomography ultrasonic system for imaging of a patient's whole breast. We plan to commercialize our products to aid in the detection of breast cancer and to further expand our services in the same market. We believe that our technology provides a painless and efficient imaging method, that does not require breast compression or ionizing radiation. The procedure also provides unique information which may help radiologists differentiate cancerous from benign and normal tissues. We plan to enter our product into the breast cancer screening and detection market as a diagnostic device that would initially be used by radiologists, physicians, hospitals and screening centers as an adjunct to mammography to provide them with additional information that may influence decisions relating to the need for further invasive or surgical testing, examination, and/or treatment for lesions or tumors.

        We expect that TIN will provide us with a recurring revenue stream, allowing us to charge for system use in the United States on a subscription basis. We also plan to sell TIN as a subscription service in Europe through a third-party sales channel. TIN is being developed as an "open ended development system" that allows users, researchers, and other software developers to integrate their own applications through our network, providing us with significant development resources and continuing access to new applications. It is designed to allow them to archive and retrieve, compare images to other similar data sets, store their own images and diagnostic notes, collaborate with others, and correlate information with diagnostic results and outcomes.

        Our technology was developed through years of research supported, in part, by federal research grants and private and government research contracts. To date, our revenues have been from government grants that supported research and development of the WBU system and from the shipment of two prototype systems to Esaote S.p.A. ("Esaote"), an Italian medical equipment manufacturer, and also a stockholder of ours.

        Pursuant to United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") regulations, we must obtain either a 510(k) clearance or pre-marketing approval ("PMA") prior to marketing our products in the United States. The WBU system will only be cleared for marketing in the United States upon receipt of a letter from the FDA which finds the WBU system to be substantially equivalent ("SE"), or upon PMA. We intend to submit a 510(k) or PMA application to the FDA during the first quarter of 2012, for both the reflection and transmission elements of the WBU system. The clinical work to establish and support the clinical utility of the system is already underway at three luminary breast screening facilities: the Mayo Clinic Breast Center in Rochester Minnesota, the University of California Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla, California, and the University of Freiburg Women's Center in Freiburg Germany. We anticipate that the FDA will issue a final ruling on our application for the WBU system sometime in the first half of 2012, although there can be no assurance of the timing of this ruling.

        In order to sell products within the European Union ("EU"), companies are required to achieve compliance with the European Union Medical Device Directive and affix a "CE" mark on their products to demonstrate such compliance. The "CE" mark is a mandatory conforming mark on many products marketed in the EU. It certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health and/or environmental requirements. We have performed compliance testing for CE mark certification. Based

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on our compliance testing, two modifications need to be made to bring the WBU system into compliance. We anticipate that those modifications will be completed during the second half of 2011.

        Since inception, we have incurred net operating losses. As of September 30, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $30.0 million, negative working capital of $5.3 million and minimal revenues. Losses have principally occurred as a result of the substantial resources required for research and development and clinical trials required to develop the WBU system for FDA approval and market launch. Losses have also been incurred from general and administrative expenses associated with our operations. We expect operating losses to continue, mainly due to the anticipated expenses associated with the regulatory approval process and proposed commercialization of our technology, research and development. We will also need to increase our selling and marketing activities and general and administration expenses to market and sell the WBU system in the United States and overseas after approval is obtained.

        Our continuing losses, among other things, have caused our independent registered public accounting firm to add an explanatory paragraph to its audit report on our 2009 and 2008 financial statements indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Although we are focused on our research, development, and commercialization of the WBU system, there can be no reasonable assurances that such efforts will result in the establishment of predictable and scalable sources of revenue.

Our Market Opportunity

        We believe that the key to success in this targeted market is insurance/Medicare reimbursement which, because of the way the WBU system produces images (i.e., computed tomography ("CT")), we project to be significantly higher than traditional ultrasound. Currently, CT is reimbursed at a higher rate than ultrasound and there is expected to be additional reimbursement for image reconstruction that is not available for traditional ultrasound. We expect the synergy of ease of use and higher reimbursement will help physicians see immediate benefits, both for patient care and financially, for incorporating the WBU system into their practices.

        We expect to pursue marketing strategies aimed at both the general consumer and the clinical marketplace that are focused on the enhanced diagnostic capabilities of the WBU system. We intend to provide our product offerings to screening centers and hospitals, radiologists and physicians and technical personnel within the United States and Europe. We expect to do this by deploying systems to clinical sites supported by key opinion leaders and leveraging the clinical results, images and luminary testimonials to educate our target market and customer base about the scanner and patient benefits, using an aggressive marketing campaign via presentations, hands-on workshops, professional society meetings, publications and targeted advertising. Our future success will be driven primarily by our ability to attract new customers, develop sustainable revenues and to continue to develop our product. We expect to have an initial phase clinical release of the current prototype WBU system and a pre-commercial release phase during the first half of 2012 and the final commercial release phase in the second half of 2012, pending FDA approval.

        Despite the massive attention given to cancer prevention and treatment, the American Cancer Society projects that in 2009, 254,650 women will be diagnosed with invasive and in situ (early stage) breast cancer, and breast cancer will claim the lives of 40,170 women. The American Cancer Society further estimates that one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point during her life time and one in every 42 women who turn 50 today will have a diagnosis of breast cancer before she turns 60. We believe that high visibility media coverage combined with effective public education and a continued focus on women's health issues in the medical community have resulted in a rapidly growing market for breast cancer screening. The breast cancer detection and diagnostic technologies market (including mammography, MRI, and ultrasound, as well as genetic testing and

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minimally invasive breast biopsy) totaled approximately $1.5 billion in the United States in 2008, and is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5% over the next five years according to Medtech Insight. According to the Center for Disease Control National Health Interview Survey in 2005, the percentage of women age 40 and older who reported having a mammogram within the two years prior to the study rose from 29% in 1987 to just over 65% in 2005. We believe that this trend will result in significant continued growth in the diagnostic imaging market segment.

        With a well-identified customer base made up of centers licensed by the FDA under the Mammography Quality Standards Act ("MQSA") and the leading cancer research and teaching facilities, we plan to build a core sales team as a direct sales force to market the WBU system. We expect to focus on geographic regions based upon "buying power index" of the best opportunities for sale. We partnered with Esaote to provide exclusive marketing and sales of the WBU system in Europe. We plan to use Esaote's existing sales force to introduce the WBU system within the EU. Similar to the United States market strategy, the European market introduction strategy will focus on geographic areas with a higher than average use of ultrasound for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

        Our United States and European market entry strategies will be driven by seeking to attain four primary goals:

    Achieving clinical acceptance from the medical community by gaining support from leaders in breast cancer imaging and leveraging their support in a broader education program that will promote the benefits of the WBU system;

    Creating public awareness of the benefits of the WBU system through regular submission of peer-reviewed publications;

    Demonstrating the economic benefits of increased reimbursement and practice efficiencies of the WBU system through tracking reimbursement and effectiveness at test centers and research facilities where WBU systems are in regular use; and

    Reducing the barriers of adoption by providing financing methods and services to support rapid adoption and use of the WBU system. This strategy involves placement of systems using a "subscription" model wherein the physician leases the equipment for a "buy in" amount and then pays us a pre-specified fee for each scan conducted.

Our Strengths

        Our proprietary, patented, computational software is the key component of the WBU system, which we believe makes it different from, and better than, current ultrasound technology. The software relies on complex algorithms to calculate the actual speed and attenuation of sound at each point in the breast. We believe the complexity of the algorithms, especially the algorithm for inverse scattering, creates a significant barrier to entry for potential competitors. We are not aware of any competitor capable of solving the wave propagation inverse scattering problem efficiently and accurately enough to be medically valuable. During the breast cancer screening and diagnosis process, ultrasound is currently used as an adjunct to mammography. In its currently used form, reflection ultrasound is highly dependent on the skill of a trained operator, it has poor spatial resolution and it does not show how much of the breast has been imaged. We believe that the WBU system will be sensitive enough to detect most breast cancers in the early stages of development. Additionally, because of the unique information about bulk tissue properties contained in the WBU system's speed and attenuation of sound images we expect to be able to provide radiologists with information that will allow them to more clearly distinguish between cancerous and benign or normal tissues, thereby significantly reducing the rate of unnecessary biopsies.

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        We believe that images produced by the WBU system possess important advantages over traditional ultrasound methods including:

    standardized, high-quality images that are generated independent of operator skill;

    images that are accurately registered in three-dimensional format;

    images that are of high spatial resolution and low noise that allow for accurate localization of lesions and calculation of mass size; and

    images that show either coronal slice of the total breast or a complete three-dimensional representation of the section imaged, rather than a small "flashlight view" of the breast as shown by traditional ultrasound.

        Since the technology is relatively operator-independent, the cost of implementation is low and it does not expose patients to ionizing radiation or discomfort. We also expect that radiologists could be able to monitor changes in breast tissue over a period of time in the same individual. We also expect to be able to pinpoint the exact location of a tumor for biopsy. We believe that present ultrasound technology has a limited field of view. It displays only a small portion of the breast at one time. Our technology is designed to image the entire breast at one time, with uniform spatial resolution throughout the breast.

Our Strategy

        Our regulatory strategy includes:

    Obtaining marketing clearance of WBU through the FDA's 510(k) program.

    Delivery of a WBU system that meets European mandatory CE Mark requirements, to Esaote for manufacture by the first half of 2012. As a CE Approved Manufacturer, Esaote will seek to ensure that the system meets regulatory requirements in the countries covered by our distribution agreement with Esaote.

        Our clinical testing strategy includes the following:

    We expect to determine the inter-reader variability and performance of the WBU system using a well-controlled, blinded review process.

    We expect to develop a pilot study to address inter-reader variability and expected improvement over handheld ultrasound in order to determine the number of readers and cases necessary to conduct a larger pivotal trial that will address the regulatory question of substantial equivalence.

    We believe that currently available clinical data will be sufficient for the pilot study; however, we will require a blinded and well-controlled analysis of these cases by several radiologist reviewers.

    We anticipate the pilot study, including case validation, and design of a larger pivotal trial, based on the result of the pilot study, to be completed during the second quarter of 2011.

    We expect to submit to the FDA our pivotal trial protocol as part of a pre-IDE meeting package in anticipation of obtaining agreement from the FDA regarding the design, statistical plan including number of readers/cases, and whether the endpoints are consistent with the proposed indications and intended use of the WBU system, which should provide guidance on the type of submission required.

    We anticipate using the pivotal trial results, which we anticipate to begin in the second quarter of 2011, to submit a complete 510(k) or PMA application.

    We believe that current clinical sites are expected to yield sufficient data for the 510(k) application.

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    We expect that current clinical sites in the United States will begin clinical evaluation of the next generation of the WBU system, including specific evaluation of speed and attenuation as diagnostic measures, as well as system enhancements such as larger receiver arrays for improved transmission imaging.

    We expect that clinical sites in Europe will be supported by Esaote to assist them in developing a market introduction strategy and clinical utility statements based on clinical data from their target markets.

        We also plan to develop a strong brand for the WBU system. Our objectives for creating the brand for the WBU system are to:

    identify, in a unique way, both the imaging and subscription services platforms;

    confirm our credibility to both consumers and physicians;

    connect target prospects emotionally to the product and the positive messages about dignified breast cancer detection;

    motivate the buyer—both clinical and consumer (patient); and

    create user loyalty.

Equity Purchase Agreement

        On January 11, 2011, we entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement with Southridge, one of the selling stockholders, pursuant to which we may, from time to time over a two-year period, issue and sell to Southridge up to $10,000,000 of our common stock. We issued Southridge 150,000 shares of our common stock as additional consideration for entering into the Equity Purchase Agreement with us. These shares are not included in this prospectus.

        We have no obligation to sell any shares of our common stock to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement. Any shares of our common stock we do sell under the Equity Purchase Agreement will be covered by a prospectus supplement specifying, among other things, the number of shares sold and the price per share. There is no limit on the number of times or how frequently we may sell shares of our common stock to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement.

Certain Risk Factors

        Investing in our securities involves substantial risk, as discussed more fully in "Risk Factors" on page 10. You should carefully consider all the information in this prospectus prior to investing in our securities. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following (without limitation or any specific order):

    our ability to market, commercialize and achieve market acceptance of our products or any product candidates that we are developing or may develop in the future, and the acceptance of those products;

    our reliance on a single product;

    our ability to obtain regulatory approval for our products, to comply with ongoing regulation of our products and to comply with industry standards in regulatory compliance matters;

    the effect of Medicare and other third-party insurance programs and insurance reimbursement programs on the pricing or relative attractiveness of our system by regulating the levels of reimbursement;

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    our estimates regarding anticipated operating losses, future revenue, expenses, capital requirements, liquidity and our need to raise additional financing and our ability to control our costs and achieve profitability;

    our management team's ability to accommodate expected growth and manage a larger organization;

    our ability to protect our intellectual property, and to not infringe upon the intellectual property of third parties;

    because our common stock is a "penny stock," it may be more difficult for investors to sell shares of our common stock, and the market price of our common stock may be adversely affected;

    our ability to conclude that we have effective disclosure controls and procedures; and

    our ability to comply with corporate governance programs and with changing regulations concerning corporate governance and public disclosure.

Corporate Information

        Our principal offices are located at 3216 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 and our telephone number is (801) 521-0444. Our primary website is www.tsni.com. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus.

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THE OFFERING

Common stock offered by selling stockholders.    21,141,542 shares of common stock

Common stock outstanding (as of January 14, 2011)

 

21,674,444 shares(1)

Use of proceeds

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares of our common stock offered by the selling stockholders. We will, however, receive proceeds from sales of our common stock to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement. The proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. See "Use of Proceeds."

OTC Bulletin Board Symbol

 

TSNI.OB

Risk factors

 

See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 10 and the other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to invest in our securities.

(1)
Does not include 3,692,948 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options, with a weighted average price of $1.34 per share. Does not include 1,158,439 and 2,089,566 shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of our outstanding convertible notes and exercise of our outstanding warrants, respectively. See "Description of Securities" beginning on page 73.

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

        The following table sets forth selected financial information, which should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position and Results of Operations" section and the accompanying financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 
   
   
   
   
  For the Period From
January 1, 2002
(inception of
development stage)
Through September 30,
2010
 
 
   
   
  Years Ended December 31,  
 
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2010
 
 
  2009   2008  

Statement of Operations Data:

                               

Total revenues

  $ 6,764   $ 101,105   $ 981,091   $ 773,061   $ 3,386,569  

Operating expenses

    1,075,542     3,901,646     4,412,629     5,036,782     31,588,144  
                       

Loss from operations

    (1,068,778 )   (3,800,541 )   (3,431,538 )   (4,263,721 )   (28,201,575 )

Interest, net

    (1,695,947 )   (2,989,233 )   (4,866 )   17,642     (3,389,135 )

Gain on derivatives, net

    2,168,687     2,015,612             2,015,612  

Other

                2,461     2,461  
                       

Net loss

  $ (596,038 ) $ (4,774,162 ) $ (3,436,404 ) $ (4,243,618 ) $ (29,572,637 )
                       

Net loss per common share—basic and diluted

  $ (0.03 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.30 ) $ (0.53 )      
                         

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic and diluted

    20,724,444     20,724,444     11,516,242     8,052,022        
                         

 

 
  September 30, 2010   December 31, 2009  

Balance Sheet Data:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 47,868   $ 232,706  

Total assets

    1,206,831     1,149,210  

Total current liabilities

    5,812,555     1,403,005  

Total liabilities

    5,957,004     1,792,335  

Accumulated deficit during development stage

    (29,572,637 )   (24,798,475 )

Total stockholders' deficit

    (4,750,173 )   (643,125 )

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RISK FACTORS

        An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, before purchasing any securities in this offering.

Risks Related to the Company, Industry and Financial Results

We are a development stage company and have generated minimal revenues since inception.

        We have not generated significant revenues to date from our proposed business or operations. To date, our revenues have been from government grants and other research partners. Moreover, we may not be able to generate either revenues or profits in the foreseeable future. Our success is dependent upon the successful development and marketing of the WBU system. Unanticipated problems, expenses and delays are frequently encountered in establishing a new business and in developing new technology. These include, but are not limited to, competition, the need to develop and gain clinical acceptance of the WBU system, the need to develop research facilities, the need for market expertise, the need to employ capable management, and setbacks in development of new technology, market acceptance and sales and marketing activities. We will have to overcome the barriers of costly equipment and no established distribution relationships or experience. The failure to meet any of these conditions will have a material adverse affect on us and may force us to cease our proposed operations, and could even prevent us from ever selling a WBU system. No assurance is or can be given that we can or ever will operate profitably.

We expect to continue to incur significant operating losses, which creates substantial doubt about our viability as a going concern entity.

        Due to our lack of revenues, and lack of operations, there is substantial doubt as to our ability to continue operating as a going concern. We have not yet established adequate sources of operating revenue and have incurred net operating losses since our inception. As of September 30, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of $30.0 million, negative working capital of $5.3 million and minimal revenues. Our losses have resulted principally from expenses incurred in research and development and clinical trials and from general and administrative expenses associated with our operations. We expect operating losses to continue, mainly due to the anticipated expenses associated with the pre-market approval process and proposed commercialization of our technology, research and development and marketing activities and administration costs. Our continuing losses, among other things, have caused our independent registered public accounting firm to add an explanatory paragraph to its audit report on our 2009 and 2008 financial statements indicating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Although we are focused on our research, development, and commercialization of the WBU system, there can be no reasonable assurance that such efforts will result in the establishment of predictable and scalable sources of revenue.

We are subject to government regulation and failure to obtain and maintain required regulatory approvals would severely limit our ability to sell our products.

        We are subject to regulation by the FDA and other federal and state regulatory agencies. Pursuant to FDA regulations, we must obtain either a 510(k) clearance or PMA prior to marketing our products in the United States. If we do not obtain such clearance or PMA, we will not be able to implement our current business plan, and may be unable to generate any revenues. We are also subject to foreign regulations and are dependent upon the receipt of various types of approvals from certain foreign government agencies prior to the sale of products in those countries. The clearance and approval process for both the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities can be costly, time consuming and uncertain. There can be no assurance that we will receive these clearances, or that we will have

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sufficient resources to commence or complete the regulatory approval process. Delays in obtaining such clearances or PMAs or changes in existing requirements could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations. Even if we do obtain regulatory approval of a product, that approval may be subject to limitations on the indicated uses for which it may be marketed. Even after granting regulatory approval, the FDA and regulatory agencies in other countries continue to review and inspect marketed products, manufacturers and manufacturing facilities, which may create additional regulatory burdens. Later discovery of previously unknown problems with a product, manufacturer or facility, may result in restrictions on the product or manufacturer, including a withdrawal of the product from the market.

Our inability to complete our clinical testing and product development activities would severely limit our ability to operate or finance operations.

        In order to commercialize our products, we must complete substantial clinical trials, and obtain sufficient safety and efficacy results to support required registration approval and market acceptance. We may not be able to successfully complete the development of our products, or successfully market our technologies or products. We may encounter problems and delays relating to research and development, regulatory approval and intellectual property rights of our technologies and products. Our research and development programs may not be successful, and our technologies and products may not identify tumor or lesions and may not facilitate the identification of breast cancer with the expected result. Our technologies and products may not prove to be safe and efficacious in clinical trials, and we may not obtain the requisite regulatory approvals for our technologies or product candidates. If any of these events occur, we may not have adequate resources to continue operations for the period required to resolve the issues delaying commercialization and we may not be able to raise capital to finance our continued operations during the period required for resolution of the issues.

We must successfully complete our clinical trials to be able to market certain of our products.

        We have been testing the WBU system on human subjects since April 2002, and have conducted more than 800 subject scans to date. These tests have focused on system reliability, algorithm development, image reproducibility, and clinical utility. While the data from this testing has been promising, there is not enough information to make statistically significant statements about our product or its diagnostic capabilities. We face additional challenges in attempting to develop the WBU system, including, but not limited to development of reliable testing protocols for future multi-center testing and gaining scientific and clinical acceptance of the WBU system. We must successfully overcome these challenges to prove the technology and move beyond the final stages of development to a commercially viable product. If we are unable to overcome these or other difficulties, it is highly unlikely that we can or ever will be profitable.

Even if we obtain regulatory approvals to sell our products, lack of commercial acceptance could impair our business.

        Even if we obtain all required regulatory approvals, we cannot be certain that our products and processes will be accepted in the marketplace at a level that would allow us to operate profitably. Our products may be unable to achieve commercial acceptance for a number of reasons, such as the availability of alternatives that are less expensive, more effective, or easier to use; the perception of a low cost-benefit ratio for the product amongst our market, including screening centers, hospitals, radiologists and physicians; or an inadequate level of product support. Our technologies or product candidates may not be employed in all potential applications being investigated, and any reduction in applications would limit the market acceptance of our technologies and product candidates, and our potential revenues.

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The market for our products will be heavily dependent on third-party reimbursement policies.

        In the United States, suppliers of health care products and services are greatly affected by Medicare, Medicaid, and other government insurance programs, as well as by private insurance reimbursement programs. Third-party payors (Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance companies and other organizations) may affect the pricing or relative attractiveness of our system by regulating the coverage or level of reimbursement provided by such payors to the physicians and clinics utilizing the WBU system. If examinations utilizing the WBU system are not reimbursed under these programs, or are not adequately reimbursed, our ability to sell the system may be materially adversely affected. There can be no assurance that third-party payors will provide reimbursement for use of our system. In international markets, reimbursement by third-party medical insurance providers, including governmental insurers and independent providers, varies from country to country. In certain countries, our ability to achieve significant market penetration may depend upon the availability of third-party governmental reimbursement.

Certain foreign governments may not give a reimbursement code for our device.

        Government health authorities, especially in the countries where most of the reimbursements flow through government agencies, may not provide us with a reimbursement code, which is required for claiming the cost for the use of our technology and products from government agencies. If we are unable to obtain such reimbursement codes in major markets, marketability of our technology and products may be severely restricted, which could negatively impact our results of operations and our stock price.

We face competition in the medical technology field and if we do not keep pace with our competitors and with technological and market changes, we may not be able to successfully compete.

        The medical device industry generally, and the cancer diagnostic imaging segments in particular, are characterized by rapidly evolving technology and intense competition. Other companies in the medical device industry may be developing, or could in the future attempt to develop, products that are competitive with the WBU system. The market in which we intend to participate is highly competitive. Many of the companies in the cancer diagnostic and screening markets have substantially greater technological, financial, research and development, regulatory, manufacturing, human and marketing resources, and experience than we do. Our competitors may succeed in developing or marketing technologies and products that are more effective or less costly than ours, or that would render our technology and products obsolete or noncompetitive. We may not be able to compete against such competitors and potential competitors in terms of manufacturing, marketing, and sales. If we are unable to compete successfully, it could have a negative impact on our results of operations and our stock price.

Potential product liability claims could affect our earnings and financial condition.

        The nature of our business exposes us to risk for product liability claims, which are inherent in the testing, manufacturing and marketing of cancer detection products. Significant litigation, not involving us, has occurred in the past based on allegations of false negative diagnoses of cancer or allegations of malpractice by physicians or those using our system. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we can avoid significant product liability exposure. We currently maintain product liability insurance coverage for up to $1 million in aggregate claims. There is substantial doubt that product liability insurance will cover all liabilities should we face significant claims. A successful products liability claim brought against us could have a material adverse affect on our business, operating results and financial condition. Should we be unable to maintain adequate product liability insurance, our ability to market our products will be significantly impaired. Any losses we may suffer for future claims or a voluntary or involuntary recall of our products and the damage that any product liability litigation or voluntary or

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involuntary recall may do to the reputation or marketability of our products would have a material adverse affect on our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price.

We are currently dependent on a single product.

        Besides government grants, our sole source of revenues for the foreseeable future is expected to come from sale of the WBU system, its supporting TIN system and the technology behind the WBU system. Our operations may be adversely affected by economic, regulatory or similar problems or events that may apply only to us, only to medical devices of the type similar to the WBU system or only within a particular market area in which the WBU system is sold. The adverse effect of any such problems or events could be more easily absorbed in an investment in a more diversified business or one that operates in a different industry.

Our product is new and unproven.

        The science and technology of medical products, including ultrasound equipment, is rapidly evolving. The WBU system may require significant further research, development, testing, and regulatory clearances and is subject to the risk of failure inherent in the development of products based on innovative technologies. These risks include the possibility that the WBU system will prove to be ineffective or unsafe, or otherwise fail to receive necessary regulatory clearances; that the WBU system, if effective, may prove uneconomical to market; that third parties hold proprietary rights that preclude us from marketing the WBU system; or that third parties market superior or equivalent products. Accordingly, we are unable to predict whether our research and development activities will result in a commercially viable product. Further, due to the extended testing and regulatory review process required before marketing clearance can be obtained for the WBU system, we cannot predict with certainty when or if we will be able to sell the system. There is also no guarantee that we will be able to develop and sell other products based upon the technology behind the system.

        Methods for the detection of cancer are subject to rapid technological innovation and there can be no assurance that future technical changes will not render the WBU system obsolete. There can be no assurance that the development of new types of diagnostic medical equipment or technology will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or stock price.

We have modified our business model.

        We have recently made modifications to our business model. In the past, our business model was based upon a "build and sell" model where customers pay an upfront fee to purchase hardware and software that we have developed and distributed. Under this build and sell model, the customer bears the risks of putting the capital equipment into profitable use. We recently decided to modify our business model by incorporating a new reading service, whereby third-party readers would be contracted to provide remote image reading, data, and related services over the Internet and developing a financing model based on providing ancillary services to physicians, who would pay a fee per scan with contracted minimum requirements.

        We expect to be devoting significant resources toward developing strategies for implementing the reading service. It is uncertain whether these market penetration strategies will prove successful. The fee per service model places us in a situation where we share some of the business risk with the customer. We will attempt to negate as much of that risk as possible through contracting arrangements, but ultimately, we will assume some additional risk. The risk may not be offset through increased sales and revenue.

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If our patents and proprietary rights do not provide substantial protection, then our business and competitive position will suffer.

        Our ability to commercialize the WBU system as well as other products will depend, in part, on our ability both in the United States and in other countries to obtain patents, enforce those patents, preserve trade secrets and operate without infringing on proprietary rights of third parties. We currently have eight patents. In addition, we have seven U.S. patents pending, one U.S. application allowed and four pending foreign applications. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional domestic or any foreign patents. Also, the scope of any of our issued patents may not be sufficiently broad to offer meaningful protection.

        The patent positions of medical device companies are uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. There can be no assurance that any patents that now or in the future are owned or licensed by us will prevent other companies from developing similar or medically equivalent products, or that other companies will not be issued patents that may prevent the sale of our products or that will require us to enter into licenses and pay significant fees or royalties. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that any of our products or methods will be patentable, will not infringe upon the patents of third parties, or that our existing patents or future patents will give us an exclusive position in the subject matter claimed by those patents. We may be unable to avoid infringement of third-party patents and may have to obtain licenses, defend infringement actions or challenge the validity of those patents in court. There can be no assurance that a license will be available to us, if at all, on terms and conditions acceptable to us, or that we will prevail in any patent litigation or that we will have the financial resources to finance such patent litigation. Patent litigation is costly and time-consuming, and there can be no assurance that we will have or will devote sufficient resources to pursue such litigation. If we do not obtain a license under such third-party patents, are found liable for infringement or are not able to have such third-party patents declared invalid, we may be liable for significant monetary damages, may encounter significant delays in bringing products to market or may be precluded from participating in the manufacture, use or sale of products or methods of treatment protected by such third-party patents. There can be no assurance that any patent applications now pending or hereafter filed by us or on our behalf will result in issued patents, that patent protection will be secured for a particular device or technology, that any patents that may be issued will be valid or enforceable or that such patents will provide us meaningful protection.

        We have previously engaged in, and in the future may engage in, additional sponsored research agreements and other arrangements with academic researchers and institutions that have received or may receive funding from government agencies or private parties. As a result of these arrangements, the government agencies or private parties may have rights in certain inventions developed during the course of the performance of such agreements as required by law or the agreements.

Any claims relating to our making improper payments to physicians for consulting services, or other potential violations of regulations governing interactions between us and healthcare providers, could be time-consuming and costly.

        Our relationships with physicians, hospitals and marketers of our products are subject to scrutiny under various state and federal anti-kickback, self-referral, false claims and similar laws, often referred to collectively as healthcare fraud and abuse laws. The federal anti-kickback laws prohibit unlawful inducements for the referral of business reimbursable under federally-funded health care programs, such as remuneration provided to physicians to induce them to use certain medical devices reimbursable by Medicare or Medicaid. Healthcare fraud and abuse laws are complex and subject to evolving interpretations, and even minor, inadvertent violations potentially can give rise to claims that the relevant law has been violated. Certain states have similar anti-kickback, anti-fee splitting and self-referral laws, imposing substantial penalties for violations. Any violations of these laws could result in a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock, as well as our business, financial

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condition and results of operations. We cannot assure you that any of the healthcare fraud and abuse laws will not change or be interpreted in the future in a manner which restricts or adversely affects our business activities or relationships with physicians, screening centers, hospitals and marketers of our products. In addition, possible sanctions for violating these anti-kickback laws include monetary fines, civil and criminal penalties, exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs and forfeiture of amounts collected in violation of these prohibitions.

        Federal anti-kickback laws also restrict the kinds of relationships we may have with physicians, including clinical research investigators and consultants. We must comply with a variety of other laws, such as laws prohibiting false claims for reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid, which also can be triggered by violations of federal anti-kickback laws; the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which protects the privacy of individually identifiable healthcare information; and the Federal Trade Commission Act and similar laws regulating advertisement and consumer protections. In certain cases, federal and state authorities pursue actions for false claims on the basis that manufacturers and distributors are promoting unapproved or off-label uses of their products.

        The scope and enforcement of these laws is uncertain and subject to rapid change, especially in light of the lack of applicable precedent and regulations. Although we believe we comply with these laws, and intend to comply in the future, we cannot assure you that federal or state regulatory authorities will not challenge or investigate our current or future activities under these laws. Any challenge or investigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Any state or federal regulatory review of us, regardless of the outcome, would be costly and time-consuming. Additionally, we cannot predict the impact of any changes in these laws, and whether or not they will be retroactive.

Changes to health care reform could adversely affect us and our business.

        On March 23, 2010, Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and on March 30, 2010, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152). The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (the "PPACA") provides for significant expansions of coverage for many categories of patients. Effective 2014, large employers will be required to offer coverage or be liable for an additional tax. The effect of this provision is not certain, as the amount of the tax may be less than the cost of providing health insurance. Individuals will be required to have qualifying health coverage, or pay a tax penalty. In 2014, state-based health insurance exchanges will be established to facilitate the purchase of insurance by individuals and small businesses. Effective in 2014, a comprehensive set of mandated benefits is established. Until 2014, a high risk pool will be established for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Other provisions eliminate lifetime coverage limits, rescission of coverage except in cases of fraud, and expand mandatory coverage of children. The net effect of these provisions on us cannot be predicted at this time. However, the PPACA may substantially increase governmental health care expenditures. This may result in added downward pressure on reimbursement for procedures utilizing the WBU system. In addition, the PPACA establishes a 2.3% excise tax on medical devices, beginning in 2014. It is not entirely clear that this tax will apply to our business model of charging for procedures. We anticipate, however, that implementing regulations may apply the tax to the WBU system. Both downward pressure on reimbursement and the excise tax could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and the results of operations.

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We depend on third-party suppliers and manufacturers, and if they are unable to deliver, our business would suffer.

        We expect to purchase all of our components and supplies from third-party suppliers and to outsource any manufacturing to contract manufacturers. Because of regulatory restrictions on manufacturers of medical devices, we may experience significant difficulty in locating suppliers and manufacturers qualified to manufacture our products or components thereof. Further, manufacturers of medical devices generally have the right to manufacture similar products that may compete with our products, and to terminate their agreements without significant penalty under certain conditions. In addition, disclosure of our proprietary technology to a third-party for manufacturing purposes increases the risk of theft or loss of trade secrets. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in locating manufacturers or suppliers on terms and conditions or with reputations and experience acceptable to us or that our trade secrets will not be stolen.

We will need additional financing, which we may not be able to receive.

        We currently have no significant operations from which to generate cash flows. Our operations to date have consumed substantial capital resources and we expect to require additional financing to fund our continued operations and implement our business plan. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including technological and market developments, our ability to sell the WBU system or the underlying software, and cash flows from operating activities. If we raise additional funds through equity or debt financings to finance our future operations, any equity financings could result in dilution to our stockholders and debt financing would result in increased interest expense. Any financing, if available, may be on terms unfavorable or not acceptable to us. If adequate funds are not obtained, we may be required to reduce or curtail our proposed operations.

        Disruptions in the capital and credit markets, as have been experienced since 2008, could adversely affect our ability to obtain financing. If we do obtain debt financing in the future, those banks may not be able to meet their funding commitments to us if they experience shortages of capital and liquidity or if they experience excessive volumes of borrowing requests from us and other borrowers within a short period of time.

        We expect to incur substantial losses so long as we continue our planned manufacturing, regulatory, and research and development activities. If we ultimately receive regulatory approval for the WBU system, our manufacturing, marketing and sales activities are likely to substantially increase our expenses and our need for additional working capital. In the future, it is possible that we will not have adequate resources to support continuation of our business activities.

We are dependent on key personnel, and the loss of any key employees or officers may have a materially adverse effect on our operations.

        Our success is substantially dependent on the continued services of our executive officers, particularly David C. Robinson, our President and Chief Executive Officer, Steven K. Passey, our Chief Financial Officer, and John C. Klock M.D., our Chief Medical Officer, who generally have extensive experience in our industry. The loss of the services of any key employees, or our failure to attract and retain other qualified and experienced personnel on acceptable terms, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

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Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock

Our common stock may be thinly traded.

        There is a very minimal public market for our common stock. We cannot predict how liquid the market for our common stock might become. Our common stock will likely be thinly traded compared to larger more widely known companies.

        Trades of our common stock are conducted on the OTC Bulletin Board. Should our common stock be suspended from the OTC Bulletin Board, the trading price of our common stock could suffer, the trading market for our common stock may be less liquid and our common stock price may be subject to increased volatility.

        Furthermore, for companies whose securities are traded in the OTC Bulletin Board, it is more difficult to obtain accurate stock quotations or needed capital. Also, because major wire services generally do not publish press releases about these companies, it is also more difficult for them to obtain coverage for significant news and events.

        In addition, the price at which our common stock may be sold is very unpredictable because there could be very few trades in our common stock. We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained at any time in the future. If our common stock is thinly traded, a large block of shares traded can lead to a dramatic fluctuation in the share price.

State securities laws may limit secondary trading, which may restrict the states in which you can resell shares of our common stock.

        If you purchase our common stock offered by the selling stockholders, you may not be able to resell the shares of common stock in a certain state unless and until shares of our common stock are qualified for secondary trading under the applicable securities laws of such state or there is confirmation that an exemption, such as listing in certain recognized securities manuals, is available for secondary trading in such state. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in registering or qualifying our common stock for secondary trading, or identifying an available exemption for secondary trading in our common stock in every state. If we fail to register or qualify, or to obtain or verify an exemption for the secondary trading of our common stock in any particular state, shares of our common stock could not be offered or sold to, or purchased by, a resident of that state. In the event that a significant number of states refuse to permit secondary trading in our common stock, the market for the common stock will be limited which could drive down the market price of our common stock and reduce the liquidity of shares of our common stock. As a result, a stockholder may be unable to resell shares of our common stock at all or at current market prices, which could increase a stockholder's risk of losing some or all of his, her or its investment.

We expect that the price of our common stock will fluctuate substantially, potentially adversely affecting the ability of stockholders to sell their shares.

        The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to the following factors, many of which are generally beyond our control. These factors may include:

    the introduction of new products or services by us or our competitors;

    quarterly variations in our or our competitor's results of operations;

    the acquisition or divestiture of businesses, products, assets or technology;

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    disputes, litigation or other developments with respect to intellectual property rights or other potential legal actions;

    sales of large blocks of our common stock, including sales by our executive officers and directors;

    changes in earnings estimates or recommendations by securities analysts; and

    general market conditions and other factors, including factors unrelated to our operating performance or the operating performance of our competitors.

        Market price fluctuations may negatively affect the ability of investors to sell our shares at consistent prices.

We may become involved in securities class action litigation that could divert management's attention and harm our business.

        The stock market in general has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the companies involved. If these fluctuations occur in the future, the market price of our shares could fall regardless of our operating performance. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a particular company's securities, securities class action litigation has been brought against that company. If the market price or volume of our shares suffers extreme fluctuations, then it may become involved in this type of litigation which would be expensive and divert management's attention and resources from managing the business.

Securities analysts may elect not to report on our common stock or may issue negative reports that adversely affect the price of our common stock.

        At this time, no securities analyst provides research coverage of our common stock. Further, securities analysts may never provide this coverage in the future. Rules mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("Sarbanes-Oxley") and other restrictions led to a number of fundamental changes in how analysts are reviewed and compensated. In particular, many investment banking firms are required to contract with independent financial analysts for their stock research. It may remain difficult for a company with a smaller market capitalization such as ours to attract independent financial analysts that will cover our common stock. If securities analysts do not cover our common stock, the lack of research coverage may adversely affect our actual and potential market price and trading volume.

        The trading market for our common stock may be affected in part by the research and reports that industry or financial analysts publish about our business. If one or more analysts elect to cover our Company and then downgrade the stock, the stock price would likely decline rapidly. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our Company, we could lose visibility in the market, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline. This could have a negative effect on the market price of our shares.

Because we were a publicly traded shell company, we may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms.

        Additional risks to our investors may exist since, prior to the Merger, we were a publicly traded shell company, and security analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide coverage for us. In addition, because of past abuses and fraud concerns stemming primarily from a lack of public information about new public businesses, there are many people in the securities industry and business in general who view with suspicion companies which were previously public shell companies. Without

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brokerage firm and analyst coverage, there may be fewer people aware of us and our business, resulting in fewer potential buyers of our securities, less liquidity and depressed stock prices for our investors.

Our stock is a penny stock. Trading of our stock may be restricted by the SEC's penny stock regulations and the FINRA's sales practice requirements, which may limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our stock.

        Our common stock is a penny stock. The Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") rule generally defines penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules may discourage investor interest in, and limit the marketability of, our common stock.

        In addition to the penny stock rules promulgated by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer's financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock.

Directors, executive officers and principal stockholders own a significant percentage of our capital stock, and they may make decisions that you do not consider to be in the best interests of our stockholders.

        As of January 14, 2011, our directors, executive officers and principal stockholders beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately 25.46% of our outstanding voting securities. As a result, if some or all of them acted together, they would have the ability to exert substantial influence over the election of our Board of Directors (the "Board") and the outcome of issues requiring approval by our stockholders. This concentration of ownership also may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our Company that may be favored by other stockholders. This could prevent transactions in which stockholders might otherwise recover a premium for their shares over current market prices.

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Our stock price could decline as a result of our failure to meet reporting and other regulatory requirements.

        Our management team is responsible for our operations and reporting. Outside assistance from legal, accounting, investor relations, or other professionals could be more costly than planned. Our failure to comply with reporting requirements and other provisions of securities laws could negatively affect our stock price and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

        We are required to make forward-looking statements about future operating results and to provide some guidance to the public markets. Our management has limited experience in a public company and, as a result, projections may not be made timely or set at expected performance levels and could materially affect the price of our shares. Any failure to meet published forward-looking statements that adversely affect the stock price could result in losses to investors, stockholder lawsuits or other litigation, sanctions or restrictions issued by the SEC or any stock market upon which our stock is traded.

We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.

        On July 24, 2010, management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness first began on October 9, 2009 concurrent with our becoming a public registrant. As of March 31, 2010, we did not have effective controls over the determination and reporting of stock-based compensation expense and the fair value calculation of our derivative liabilities. This material weakness resulted in the restatement of our interim financial statements as of March 31, 2010 and for the three months then ended. The identification of the material weakness may cause investors to lose confidence in us and our stock may be negatively affected. To address the material weakness, we have engaged outside consultants to assist management in the valuation of our embedded derivatives. We intend to raise additional capital to facilitate hiring additional accounting staff as needed to assist with our financial reporting processes.

If we do not implement necessary internal control over financial reporting in an efficient and timely manner, or if we discover additional deficiencies and weaknesses in existing systems and controls, we could be subject to regulatory enforcement and investors may lose confidence in our ability to operate in compliance with existing internal control rules and regulations, either of which could result in a decline in our share price.

        If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control, we may be unable to produce reliable financial reports or prevent fraud. If we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective at any time in the future, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to attest to the effectiveness of internal controls, is unable to deliver a report at all or can deliver only a qualified report, we could be subject to regulatory enforcement and investors may lose confidence in our ability to operate in compliance with existing internal control rules and regulations, either of which could result in a decline in our share price.

Our status as a public company may make it more difficult to attract and retain officers and directors.

        Sarbanes-Oxley and new rules subsequently implemented by the SEC have required changes in corporate governance practices of public companies. As an operating public company, we expect these new rules and regulations to increase our compliance costs in 2011 and beyond and to make certain activities more time-consuming and costly than if we were not an operating public company. As an operating public company, we also expect that these new rules and regulations may make it more difficult and expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance in the future, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board or as executive officers.

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Compliance with changing regulations concerning corporate governance and public disclosure may result in additional expenses.

        There have been changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including Sarbanes-Oxley and new regulations promulgated by the SEC. These new or changed laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations in many cases due to their lack of specificity, and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies, which could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. As a result, our efforts to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards are likely to continue to result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. Members of our Board, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer could face an increased risk of personal liability in connection with the performance of their duties. As a result, we may have difficulty attracting and retaining qualified board members and executive officers, which could harm our business. If our efforts to comply with new or changed laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies, we could be subject to liability under applicable laws or our reputation may be harmed.

We do not intend to pay cash dividends. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.

        We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently expect to use available funds and any future earnings in developing, operating and expanding our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, the terms of any future debt or credit facility we may obtain may preclude us from paying any dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be a stockholder's only source of potential gain from our common stock for the foreseeable future.

We may sell shares of our common stock pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement, which may cause the value of our common stock to decline and dilute the holdings of our stockholders.

        Pursuant to our Equity Purchase Agreement, we may from time to time over the next two years issue and sell up to $10,000,000 at a price per share of our common stock equal to 94% of the average of the lowest three daily volume weighted average prices of our common stock reported by Bloomberg Finance, LP during the five consecutive trading day period commencing on the date we deliver Southridge a put notice. We may need capital in excess of the amounts available under the Equity Purchase Agreement, and we may seek additional funding through public or private financing or collaborative and other arrangements with corporate partners. As we utilize the Equity Purchase Agreement or additional funds raised by issuing equity securities, dilution to existing stockholders will result, and future investors may be granted rights superior to those of existing stockholders.

The Equity Purchase Agreement may not be available when we need it, thus limiting our ability to obtain FDA approval on our WBU system.

        The Equity Purchase Agreement contains various conditions to our being able to use it, including effectiveness of the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, and the absence of any material adverse change in our business or financial condition. Further, Southridge is a limited partnership registered in the state of Delaware and if Southridge were unable or unwilling to fulfill its obligation, our legal remedies would be limited. If we are unable to utilize the Equity Purchase Agreement when we need the funds, our business and financial condition and our ability to obtain FDA approval on our WBU system could be severely harmed.

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Stockholders may experience significant dilution if future equity offerings are used to fund operations or acquire complementary businesses.

        If future operations or acquisitions are financed through issuing equity securities, stockholders could experience significant dilution. In addition, securities issued in connection with future financing activities or potential acquisitions may have rights and preferences senior to the rights and preferences of our common stock. We expect to issue additional equity securities pursuant to employee benefit plans. The issuance of shares of our common stock upon the exercise of options may result in dilution to our stockholders.

Provisions in the Delaware General Corporation Law may prevent takeover attempts that could be beneficial to our stockholders.

        Provisions in the Delaware General Corporation Law may make it difficult and expensive for a third-party to pursue a takeover attempt we oppose even if a change in control of our Company would be beneficial to the interests of our stockholders. Any provision of Delaware law that has the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control could limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our common stock, and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for our common stock. As a Delaware corporation, we are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL. This section generally prohibits us from engaging in mergers and other business combinations with stockholders that beneficially own 15% or more of our voting stock, or with their affiliates, unless our directors or stockholders approve the business combination in the prescribed manner.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Also, our management may make forward-looking statements orally to investors, analysts, the media and others. Forward-looking statements express our expectations or predictions of future events or results. They are not guarantees and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors beyond our control that could cause actual events or results to be significantly different from those described in the forward-looking statements. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this prospectus or in any other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

        In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements made in this prospectus, particularly in view of our early stage of operations, the inclusion of this information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives, future results, levels of activity, performance or plans will be achieved. We caution that these statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the following:

    our failure to achieve significant revenues;

    our ability to procure additional funding;

    our ability to obtain regulatory approval for our products, to comply with ongoing regulation of our products and to comply with industry standards in regulatory compliance matters;

    our ability to market, commercialize and achieve market acceptance of our products;

    the effect of competition in our industry;

    our ability to protect our intellectual property;

    a decline in demand for our securities;

    volatility in the market for our securities; and

    the effect of adverse economic conditions generally.

        Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe" or words of similar meaning. They may also use words such as "would," "should," "could" or "may." Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements include the risks discussed elsewhere in this prospectus under the caption "Risk Factors."


USE OF PROCEEDS

        We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of shares of our common stock offered by the selling stockholders. We will, however, receive proceeds from sales of our common stock under the Equity Purchase Agreement. The proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Overview

        Our financial statements prior to the Merger are the financials of TechniScan Utah. Pursuant to the Merger, TechniScan Utah's financial statements became our financial statements.

        We are a development stage company. Our development stage began January 1, 2002 when we were capitalized for the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medical imaging products for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. We consider our operations to comprise one business segment.

        Our current commercial focus is the development of an ultrasound-based product, the WBU system, that is expected to provide radiologists with information about the bulk properties of tissue in the breast as well as useful images of the tissue structure.

        Our technology has been developed through research supported, in part, by federal research grants and private and government research contracts.

        From inception through September 30, 2010, we have generated revenues solely from grants and research contracts. The WBU system has not yet been approved by the FDA for commercial sale; therefore, we have not yet generated revenues from non-research product sales. We have incurred losses since we began operating. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $29,962,030 and $25,187,868, respectively. To date, we have been dependent on debt and equity funding to support our operations, and we will continue to be dependent on similar financing to support our operations until we generate significant revenues from the WBU system. There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, and no adjustments have been reflected in our financial statements that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Recent Developments

        On January 11, 2011, we entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement with Southridge which provides that Southridge is committed to purchase up to an aggregate of $10,000,000 of our shares of common stock over a two-year period, as and when we determine appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Equity Purchase Agreement. See "Equity Purchase Agreement" beginning on Page 66.

        On January 11, 2011, we entered into a Product Development Agreement with Womens3D, Inc., pursuant to which we will design, jointly with Womens3D, and develop ultrasound products for sale by Womens3D to providers of women's healthcare services and products in the United States and certain countries in the Middle East who perform breast imaging, other than providers (1) registered with and/or licensed by the FDA that derive at least 51% of their annual revenue from breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging under the MQSA; and (2) that derive a material portion of their annual revenue from cosmetic surgery involving breast implants.

        On December 7, 2010, we entered into a Placement Agency Agreement with Stonegate Securities, Inc., a Texas corporation ("Stonegate") to retain Stonegate as our non-exclusive placement

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agent in connection with future private placements of our securities. Pursuant to the agreement, we issued Stonegate 150,000 shares of our common stock to compensate Stonegate for its due diligence.

        On December 8, 2010, we entered into a Professional Services Agreement with PCOF Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("PCOF Partners"), for a one-year term. Pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement, PCOF Partners will serve as a non-exclusive consultant and advisor on various financial matters. As compensation for its services, we issued PCOF Partners 375,000 shares of our common stock.

Layoff

        On October 25, 2010, we laid-off 9 of our 17 employees.

Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes

        From November 29, 2010 through December 17, 2010, two members of our Board purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes in the amount of $100,000. In conjunction with the notes, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 37,314 shares of our common stock. Except as adjusted for the later issuance date, the note and warrant have the same material terms as the amended senior secured convertible promissory notes and the amended common stock purchase warrants, respectively, we issued pursuant to a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement and other investment documents in connection with our March 2010 Offering.

        Subsequent to September 30, 2010, we amended the senior secured convertible promissory notes extending the maturity date from October 8, 2010 to January 31, 2011. The Notes may be extended to April 15, 2011 at our request and with agreement from the first lien holders of the Notes. In conjunction with the extension of the due date of the Notes, we issued 275,000 restricted shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 1,026,126 shares of our common stock.

Significant Accounting Policies

Revenues

        Since inception, we have generated revenues from federal research grants and private and government research contracts. We recognize revenues when services have been provided and invoiced to the federal government or other research partners.

        During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, we recognized revenues in connection with federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services for cancer treatment research. In March 2009, a second no-cost extension was applied for and received on our Ultrasound Quantitative Backscatter and Inverse Scattering ("QUB") grant as well as on our Thermoacoustic and Inverse Scattering Breast Cancer Scanner ("Thermoacoustic") grant extending the period on the grants to March 28, 2010 and March 31, 2010 respectively. The QUB Grant was completed by March 31, 2010. In March 2010, we applied for and received a third no-cost extension on the Thermoacoustic Grant extending the period to March 31, 2011.

        The FDA has not approved the WBU system for commercial sale; therefore, we have not generated revenues from commercial product sales.

Operating Expenses

        We classify our operating expenses between selling, general and administrative expenses; research and development expenses; and direct grant expenses.

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accounting, human resources, information technology, marketing and legal roles. These costs also include general corporate costs such as rent for the corporate offices, insurance, depreciation on information technology equipment, and stock-based compensation expenses that are not allocated to research and development and direct grant expenses.

        Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel and personnel-related costs for employees and contractors engaged in the development of the WBU technology, as well as indirect costs supporting these activities, including allocated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and allocated rent for research facilities.

        Direct grant expenses consist primarily of personnel and personnel-related costs for employees and contractors engaged on projects specified within the scope allowed by specific federal grants, as well as the cost of direct equipment and materials.

Income Taxes

        We have significant deferred income tax assets resulting primarily from net operating loss carryforwards and research and development tax credit carryforwards. These deferred income tax assets may reduce taxable income in future periods, if any. A valuation allowance is required when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. We have recorded a valuation allowance against all deferred income tax assets that are not offset by deferred income tax liabilities because there is significant uncertainty as to our ability to generate sufficient profits to realize these deferred income tax assets.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Use of Estimates

        In preparing the financial statements in accordance with GAAP, our management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Inventory

        Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory consists of raw materials and work in process. As appropriate, provisions are made to reduce inventory to its net realizable value. The cost of inventory that potentially may not sell prior to expiration or is deemed to have no commercial value has been written-off when identified. Net inventory has been valued at zero as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

Derivative Instruments

        In connection with the sale of debt or equity instruments, we may sell warrants to purchase our common stock. In certain circumstances, these warrants may be classified as derivative liabilities, rather than as equity. Additionally, the debt or equity instruments may contain embedded derivative instruments, such as conversion options, which in certain circumstances may be required to be bifurcated from the associated host instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative asset or liability.

        The accounting for derivative instruments is complex. Our derivative instrument liabilities are re-valued at the end of each reporting period, with changes in the fair value of the derivative liability recorded as charges or credits to other income (expense), in the period in which the changes in fair value occur. For embedded derivatives and warrants that are accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities, we determine the fair values of these instruments using the Black-Scholes option-pricing

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model and a binomial option-pricing model. These models require assumptions related to the expected term of the instrument and risk-free rates of return, our current common stock price, expected dividend yield and the expected volatility corresponding to the expected life of the instrument.

Revenue Recognition

        Our revenues are sourced from federal research grants and private and government research contracts. Revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (1) a contractual agreement exists; (2) products have been delivered or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Government grant revenue is recognized during the period qualifying expenses are incurred for research and development of the WBU system as set forth under the terms of the grant award agreements. We have complied with the federal statutes and regulations, including the delivery of all required periodic reports. We believe that no refunds will be required under the terms of the grant awards agreement.

Direct Grant Expenses

        Direct grant expenses consist of costs incurred directly related to performance on the government grants. These expenses consist primarily of payroll, travel and direct material expenses. These expenses are charged to direct grant expense as incurred. Due to the fact that (1) we are incurring the expenses regardless of whether or not a government grant is obtained, (2) we are the primary obligor, (3) we have reasonable latitude in establishing the grant amount, (4) we perform the services, (5) we have discretion in supplier selection, and (6) we determine the specifications of the research; the direct grant expenses are presented gross of government grant revenues.

Patent Costs

        Since entering the development stage, legal costs incurred to register and defend patents have been expensed as incurred due to the uncertainty surrounding future cash flows and future benefits to be realized from those patents.

Stock-based Compensation

        We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 718, Stock Compensation. Stock-based compensation for stock options is estimated at the grant date based on each option's value as calculated by the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Prior to the Merger, stock-based payments to employees are grants of stock options that are recognized in the statement of operations based on the calculated value at the date of grant instead of the fair value because it has not been practical to estimate the volatility of the share price. The calculated value method requires that the volatility assumption used in an option-pricing model be based on the historical volatility of an appropriate industry sector index. Subsequent to the Merger, we calculate the fair value of stock options instead of the calculated value using the historical volatility of selected comparable, publicly traded companies over a period equivalent to the expected life, which is the expected time from grant date until exercise.

        We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of our share-based payments. Prior to the Merger, the fair value of our common stock was based on the cash paid by unrelated investors for our stock. Subsequent to the Merger, the fair value of our common stock is based on the closing quoted price of our common stock, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board. Prior to the Merger, the expected volatility was based on the volatility of the Dow Jones Small Cap Medical Equipment Index. We calculated the historical volatility of that index using the daily closing total returns for that index for a period of time equal to the expected term of the options immediately prior to the grant date. Subsequent to the Merger, the expected volatility is based on the volatility of selected

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comparable publicly traded companies that are as similar as possible to our industry, size, financial leverage and stage of life cycle. We calculated the historical volatility of those companies using their daily closing total returns, over a period equivalent to the expected life, which is the expected time from grant date until exercise. We use historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination patterns. The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk free rate for the periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the United States treasury securities constant maturity rate that corresponds to the expected term in effect at the time of grant.

Results of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

Revenues

 
  For the Three Months
Ended
September 30,
  For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
   
 
 
  2010   2009   % Change   2010   2009   % Change  

Government grant

  $ 6,764   $ 118,939     -94 % $ 101,105   $ 750,738     -87 %

        Government grant revenues decreased $112,175 and $649,633 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease in revenues is the result of the Inverse Scatter Breast Scan ("SBIR") grant being completed as of December 31, 2009 and the QUB grant being completed as of March 31, 2010. The Thermoacoustic grant decreased $1,348 and increased $45,613 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Grant revenues are expected to decline with the primary emphasis shifting to the subcontract work of completing the clinical studies under our largest Small Business Innovative Research Award.

Operating Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 
  For the Three Months
Ended
September 30,
  For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
   
 
 
  2010   2009   % Change   2010   2009   % Change  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  $ 701,667   $ 417,461     68 % $ 2,379,434   $ 961,379     148 %

        Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $284,206 and $1,418,055 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        This increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to the following:

    stock-based compensation of $192,656 primarily due to options that were granted to employees and directors during the fourth quarter of 2009;

    professional fees of $52,040 for legal and accounting services;

    Director fees of $25,000; and

    travel and related expenses of $17,388.

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        The foregoing increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was offset by a decrease in other selling, general and administrative expenses of $2,878.

        The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, was primarily due to the following:

    stock-based compensation of $641,869 primarily due to options that were granted to employees and directors during the fourth quarter of 2009;

    professional fees of $275,987 for legal and accounting services;

    marketing expenses of $177,496 primarily due to costs associated with public relations;

    compensation and related expenses of $95,307 primarily due to the Company previously reducing wages for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and then subsequently increasing them in 2010;

    Director fees of $75,000;

    travel and related expenses of $68,707

    depreciation expense of $21,963;

    liability insurance expense of $20,459; and

    other selling, general and administrative expenses of $41,267.

Research and Development Expenses

 
  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
 
 
  2010   2009   % Change   2010   2009   % Change  

Research and development expenses

  $ 361,789   $ 405,508     -11 % $ 1,395,466   $ 990,210     41 %

        Research and development expenses decreased $43,719 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009, and increased $405,256 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

        This decrease in research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to the following:

    engineering and design support of $122,052 pursuant to the Esaote Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement ("OEM Agreement") incurred during 2009 and not repeated in 2010; and

    research and development supplies of $13,121.

        The foregoing decreases in research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were partially offset by an increase in the following:

    compensation and related expenses of $29,741 primarily due to the Company previously reducing wages during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and then subsequently increasing them in 2010;

    depreciation expense of $29,330;

    clinical work of $25,605 to establish and support the clinical utility of the WBU system; and

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    other research and development expenses of $6,778.

        The increase in research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, was primarily due to the following:

    compensation and related expenses of $352,499 primarily due to the Company previously reducing wages during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and then subsequently increasing them in 2010;

    clinical work of $81,023 to establish and support the clinical utility of the WBU system;

    depreciation expense of $87,853; and

    other research and development expenses of $5,932.

        The foregoing increase in research and development expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was partially offset by a decrease in engineering and design support of $122,051 pursuant to the Esaote OEM Agreement incurred during 2009.

Direct Grant Expenses

 
  For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
  For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
 
 
  2010   2009   % Change   2010   2009   % Change  

Direct grant expenses

  $ 12,086   $ 160,598     -92 % $ 126,746   $ 537,986     -76 %

        Direct grant expenses decreased $148,512 and $411,240 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease is primarily the result of decreased expenditures on the SBIR and QUB grants that were closed as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010, respectively.

Other Income and Expenses

 
  For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
  For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
 
 
  2010   2009   % Change   2010   2009   % Change  

Other income and expenses

                                     
 

Interest income

  $ 55   $ 58     -5 % $ 615   $ 1,137     -46 %
 

Interest expense

    (1,696,002 )   (8 )   N/A     (2,989,848 )   (118 )   N/A  
 

Gain on derivatives

    2,168,687         N/A     2,015,612         N/A  

        Interest income was essentially flat for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to September 30, 2009, and decreased $522 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2009, primarily as the result of the reduced balance in interest-bearing cash and cash equivalents during the period.

        Interest expense increased as a result of interest expense being incurred on the convertible notes payable, debt issuance costs and the amortization of the convertible note discount.

        Gain on derivatives was $2,168,687 and $2,015,612 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to $0 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The gain on derivatives was a result of the change in fair value of our derivative financial instruments associated with our convertible notes payable issued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008

Revenues

 
  For the Year Ended
December 31,
   
 
 
  2009   2008   % Change  

Government grant

  $ 861,091   $ 653,061     32 %

Related-party research

  $ 120,000   $ 120,000     0 %

        Government grant revenues increased $208,030, or 32%, for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. This increase in revenues is the result of increased expenditures incurred on the second phase of our SBIR grant, as well as expenditures on the QUB grant and the Thermoacoustic grant. All of the current grants are nearing the end of the awarded amount and the proposed scope of the work. Grant revenues are expected to decline with the primary emphasis shifting to the subcontract work of completing the clinical studies under our largest Small Business Innovative Research Award.

        Related-party research revenues of $120,000 were recognized during 2009 and 2008 in connection with the shipment of a prototype system each year per the terms of product development agreement with Esaote, which entity is also a stockholder. Related-party research revenues of $360,000 are expected to be recognized when the final three production systems are delivered and installed. Subsequent to the deliveries under the existing contract, we do not anticipate further sales of research and prototype equipment. Future sales are anticipated to be for production systems. We anticipate commercial sales beginning in early 2011. Sales will be dependent on the outcome of clinical trials now underway in Freiberg, Germany.

Operating Expenses

 
  For the Year Ended
December 31,
   
 
 
  2009   2008   % Change  

Operating Expenses

                   
 

Selling, general and administrative

  $ 2,179,718   $ 1,700,878     28 %
 

Research and development

    1,610,562     2,817,754     -43 %
 

Direct grant

    622,349     518,150     20 %

        Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $478,840, or 28%, for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. This increase is primarily the result of an increase in legal, accounting and professional fees of approximately $900,000 during the fourth quarter of 2009 in connection with the Merger and a decrease in expenses related to personnel and other expenses due to a decrease in available cash resources, which required us to reduce personnel and other expenses until additional capital becomes available.

        Research and development expense decreased $1,207,192, or 43%, for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. This decrease is primarily the result of a decrease in available cash resources during 2009, which required us to reduce personnel and other expenses until additional capital becomes available.

        Direct grant expense increased $104,199, or 20%, for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. This increase is primarily the result of increased expenditures on the SBIR grant, as well as expenditures incurred in connection with the QUB and Thermoacoustic grants.

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Other Income and Expenses

 
  For the Year Ended
December 31,
   
 
 
  2009   2008   % Change  

Other income and expenses

                   
 

Interest income

  $ 1,348   $ 18,399     -93 %
 

Interest expense

    (6,214 )   (757 )   721 %
 

Gain on sale of property and equipment

        2,461     N/A  

        Interest income decreased $17,051, or 93%, for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008, primarily as a result of lower interest-bearing cash and cash equivalents balances during 2009. Interest expense increased as a result of interest that was being accrued relating to the dissenter stockholders that was paid during the first quarter of 2010.

        The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $3,436,404 compared to a loss of $4,243,618 for the year ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in the net loss is primarily due to us reducing expenses not directly tied to federal research grants in 2009. During 2010 and 2011, the net losses are expected to increase as we increase expenditures related to completing the commercialization of products, ramp up sales and marketing efforts and increase personnel levels.

Results of Operations for the Development Stage

        Since the inception of our development stage (January 1, 2002) through September 30, 2010, we have generated $3,146,569 of revenues from government grants and have experienced cumulative net losses of $29,572,637. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $15,343,019, research and development expenses were $14,243,223, and direct grant expenses were $2,001,902 for the development stage period. All research and development costs are expensed as they are incurred, which include, but are not limited to, personnel, prototype materials, lab supplies, consulting and research-related overhead.

Liquidity and Capital Resources/Plan of Operations for the Next 12 Months

 
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
 
 
  2010   2009   % Change  

Net cash used in operating activities

  $ (2,912,427 ) $ (1,250,124 )   133 %

Net cash used in investing activities

    (157,411 )       N/A  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    2,885,000     1,407,291     105 %

        During the development stage, we have not generated revenues in excess of expenses and have been dependent on government grants and debt and equity funding to sustain our operations. Our WBU system has not been approved by the FDA for commercial sale. Therefore, we have not generated revenues from non-research product sales. We have incurred losses and used cash in operating activities since inception. As of September 30, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of $29,962,030 and negative working capital of $5,268,927. We have had minimal revenues since inception. Until (1) our WBU system is approved by the FDA for commercial sale, (2) we realize income from operations, and (3) we generate cash from operating activities, we expect our short and long-term liquidity issues and uncertainties to remain.

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focus on obtaining approval from the FDA for our product and services to qualify for commercial sale. We have implemented the following cost reductions to assist in decreasing our cash needs:

    20% reductions in salary beginning June 1, 2010; and

    Laid-off 9 of our 17 employees on October 25, 2010, which will result in an annual savings of approximately $760,000.

Operating Activities

        We used cash in operating activities of $2,912,427 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to using $1,250,124 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. We continue to use significant amounts of cash as we move our product development efforts forward. We have used cash in operating activities of $22,881,376 from the inception of the development stage (January 1, 2002) through September 30, 2010.

Investing Activities

        We used cash in investing activities of $157,411 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, for the purchase of equipment. In comparison, we used no cash in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. We have used cash in investing activities of $1,170,225 from the inception of the development stage (January 1, 2002) through September 30, 2010.

Financing Activities

        We generated cash from financing activities of $2,885,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to $1,407,291 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, primarily from the issuance of convertible notes. We have generated cash from financing activities of $23,954,295 from the inception of the development stage (January 1, 2002) through September 30, 2010. We expect to continue to seek additional funding to meet our working capital requirements through collaborative arrangements and securities, research grants, and/or bank borrowings. There can be no assurance, however, that additional funds will be available from any of the foregoing or other sources on favorable terms, if at all.

        Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including cash flows from operating activities, technology developments, and our ability to develop and successfully market the WBU system and other new products. We expect that we will need to raise additional capital, through other equity offerings or debt financings to satisfy our anticipated operations, expenses and capital requirements for the next twelve months or longer. Because of our accumulated deficit, rate of cash used in operating activities, negative working capital, minimal revenues, and other factors, substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        On September 15, 2010, the SEC issued Release No. 33-9142, "Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers." This release issued a final rule adopting amendments to its rules and forms to conform them to Section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), as added by Section 989G of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. SOX Section 404(c) provides that Section 404(b) shall not apply with respect to any audit report prepared for an issuer that is neither an accelerated filer nor a large accelerated filer as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Release No. 33-9142 was effective September 21, 2010.

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derivative that is exempt from embedded derivative bifurcation requirements. Only an embedded credit derivative that is related to the subordination of one financial instrument to another qualifies for the exemption. This guidance became effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed financial statements.

        In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, which is included in the Codification under ASC 855, Subsequent Events. This update removes the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated and became effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed financial statements.

        In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, which is included in the Codification under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. This update requires the disclosure of transfers between the observable input categories and activity in the unobservable input category for fair value measurements. The guidance also requires disclosures about the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and became effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our condensed financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial position, changes in financial position, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources.

Restatement of Historical Financial Statements

        On July 24, 2010, management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness first began on October 9, 2009 concurrent with our becoming a public registrant. As of March 31, 2010, we did not have effective controls over the determination and reporting of stock-based compensation expense and the fair value calculation of our derivative liabilities. This material weakness resulted in the restatement of our condensed interim financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Management has taken steps to substantially remediate this material weakness during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and through the date of this prospectus.

        The remediation efforts, as outlined below, are designed to address the material weakness identified by management and to strengthen our internal control over financial reporting.

        Beginning in the second quarter of 2010, we implemented the following remediation step to address the material weakness discussed above and to improve our internal controls over financial reporting:

    Engaged outside consultants to assist management in the valuation of our embedded derivatives.

        We intend to raise additional capital to facilitate hiring additional accounting staff as needed to assist with our financial reporting process. We believe that these remediation actions will improve our internal control. While we have taken steps to remediate the material weakness, additional measures may be required, including assuring that the outside consultants are qualified and continue to be qualified to provide the required expertise. We will continue to assess the effectiveness of our remediation efforts in connection with our management's tests of internal control over financial reporting in conjunction with our annual and quarterly reports.

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BUSINESS

Overview

        We are a medical device company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of an ultrasound breast imaging system. We developed a unique ultrasound technology platform, known as the WBU, which utilizes computational software to produce high resolution images and unique information about the bulk properties of tissues in the breast. WBU is a flexible, automated breast imaging system that produces images using both reflection and transmission properties of ultrasound. Traditional reflection ultrasound images are created from the reflected sound waves and transmission ultrasound images, representing the speed and attenuation of sound, are created using data that are generated as the sound waves travel through the breast tissue. The images produced by WBU are unique, three-dimensional, whole breast images and are expected to provide radiologists, surgeons and oncologists with an effective imaging tool for diagnosing and managing breast disease.

        We are developing support for clinical users of the WBU system through the TIN, which is a suite of tools and applications designed to enhance the value and capabilities of the WBU system. Our business objectives are to commercialize our product developed to aid in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer and to further expand our services in the same area. Our technology was developed through years of research supported, in part, by federal research grants and private and government research contracts. To date, our revenues have been from government grants and other research partners.

        Pursuant to FDA regulations, we must obtain either a 510(k) clearance or PMA prior to marketing our products in the United States. The 510(k) submission is a premarket submission made to the FDA to demonstrate that the device to be marketed is at least as safe and effective, or substantially equivalent, as a legally marketed device that is not subject to PMA. The WBU system will be cleared for marketing in the United States upon receipt of a letter from the FDA which finds the WBU system SE or upon PMA. We have been working with Esaote and The Anson Group, a regulatory consulting group, in connection with our submission of a 510(k) application. A 510(k) application to the FDA for the WBU system was submitted on May 11, 2009 to InterTek, a qualified FDA third-party reviewer, on our behalf by Esaote. On August 13, 2009, InterTek forwarded our application to the FDA with a recommendation for an SE finding. The FDA responded to our application with a request for additional clinical information. Since the third-party review program does not provide for a review of clinical data, the FDA further requested that the third-party submission be withdrawn and resubmitted directly to the FDA. On November 25, 2009, we submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA for the WBU system that included clinical data in support of the application. The submission again was made by Esaote on our behalf, using The Anson Group as the 510(k) preparation consultant. In February 2010, the FDA provided Esaote with another request for additional data to clarify the submission and provide additional clinical data in support of the submission. The response was made by Esaote on our behalf on May 18, 2010.

        On August 9, 2010, we were notified by Esaote that the FDA had issued a finding for the MyLab70-XVG Whole Breast Ultrasound Model 6100. The FDA determined that the clinical data submitted was not adequate to show that the subject device is SE to the predicate device designated in the submission documents. In light of this determination, the subject device was automatically classified as a Class III device and therefore subject to an approved PMA or an additional 510(k) submission supported by clinical case studies prior to legally marketing the device in the United States. We intend to file a 510(k) or PMA that includes both the reflection and transmission properties of the WBU by the first quarter of 2012.

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requirements may differ. In order to sell our products within the EU, we are required to achieve compliance with requirements of the European Union Medical Device Directive and affix a "CE" marking on our products to demonstrate such compliance. The "CE" mark is a mandatory conforming mark on many products marketed in the EU. It certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements. We have performed compliance testing for CE mark certification and must make two modifications to bring the WBU system into compliance. We anticipate that those modifications will be completed during the first half of 2011.

        Since inception, we have incurred net operating losses. As of September 30, 2010, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $30.0 million and negative working capital of $5.3 million. Losses have principally occurred as a result of the substantial resources required for research and development and clinical trials required to develop the WBU system for FDA approval and market launch. Losses have also been incurred from general and administrative expenses associated with our operations. We expect operating losses to continue, mainly due to the anticipated expenses associated with the regulatory approval process and proposed commercialization of our technology, research and development. We will also need to increase our selling and marketing activities and general and administration expenses to market and sell the WBU system in the United States and overseas after approval is obtained.

Corporate History

        We were incorporated under the name Castillo, Inc. in the State of Nevada on February 2, 2007 to operate retail establishments selling perfume and body products in Mexico. From our inception, and until the closing of the Merger, we did not commence substantial business operations and had no revenues. As such, prior to the Merger, we were a publicly traded shell company. On October 8, 2009, we changed our state of incorporation from the State of Nevada to the State of Delaware. On October 9, 2009, we completed the Merger and succeeded to the business of TechniScan Utah as our sole line of business. Accordingly, we are no longer a shell company. We changed our name to TechniScan, Inc. to reflect our current business plan.

        TechniScan Utah was incorporated in the State of Utah on November 19, 1984 for the purpose of conducting research on advanced ultrasound imaging and inverse scatter technology. TechniScan Utah was founded by Steven A. Johnson, PhD., who was Chairman of the Board of TechniScan Utah until November 2004 and Chief Scientist until his resignation in May 2009.

        Prior to the Merger, TechniScan Utah's outstanding securities included common stock and preferred stock, and warrants and options to purchase common stock. The outstanding TechniScan Utah preferred stock was issued as Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock. Immediately preceding the Merger, all of the issued and outstanding preferred stock and warrants of TechniScan Utah were converted into common stock of TechniScan Utah (the "Conversion"). Pursuant to the Conversion, all of TechniScan Utah's authorized preferred stock and all rights and privileges in connection therewith were extinguished. Pursuant to the Conversion, each share of TechniScan Utah's preferred stock and each warrant were converted into shares of common stock, based upon conversion ratios.

Industry Background

        Despite the massive attention given to breast cancer prevention and treatment, the American Cancer Society projects that in 2009, 254,650 women will be diagnosed with invasive and in situ (early stage) breast cancer, and breast cancer will claim the lives of 40,170 women. The American Cancer Society further estimates that one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point during her life time and one in every 42 women who turn 50 today will have a diagnosis of breast cancer before she turns 60. We believe that high visibility media coverage combined with effective

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public education and a continued focus on women's health issues in the medical community have resulted in a rapidly growing market for breast cancer screening. The breast cancer detection and diagnostic technologies market (including mammography, MRI, and ultrasound, as well as genetic testing and minimally invasive breast biopsy) totaled approximately $1.5 billion in the United States in 2008, and is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 5% over the next five years according to Medtech Insight. According to a Center for Disease Control National Health Interview Survey in 2005, the percentage of women age 40 and older who reported having a mammogram within the two years prior to the study rose from 29% in 1987 to just over 65% in 2005. We believe that this trend will result in significant continued growth in the diagnostic imaging market segment.

        Currently, there are several dominant screening and diagnostic technologies in the medical industry that are used both dependently and independently of each other in an effort to locate cancers at an early stage, which improves treatment outcomes; each of the currently available non-surgical modalities for breast cancer detection has various clinical limitations. Industry methods and technologies include:

    breast self-examination and clinical breast examination;

    mammography, including screening mammography and diagnostic mammography;

    full field digital mammography;

    computer aided detection;

    conventional diagnostic ultrasound; and

    breast biopsy.

        Mammography is the dominant imaging modality in today's standard of care, but still has significant limitations as a diagnostic imaging device. Breast tissue, unlike other body organs, is composed of tissue that fluctuates regularly and can be significantly different from person to person. The breast structure is influenced by several factors, including age, functional changes (i.e., breast feeding, pregnancy, pre/post menopause, etc.), genetic predisposition and hormone replacement therapy, along with a variety of other internal factors like hemoglobin concentration, oxygen saturation, and water fraction, all of which fluctuate daily. One result of the uncertainty of mammography screening is that radiologists have become much more careful, often recommending immediate workups—additional diagnostic imaging and possibly needle or surgical biopsy. Mammography is also problematic in women who have breast implants. Problems include crushed implants, painful mammograms, delayed detection of cancer from interference in imaging breast tissue, and an inability to perform mammograms due to fear of implant rupture or capsular contracture.

        We believe that the WBU system offers a painless and efficient method, without ionizing radiation, to screen and diagnose the breast and provide unique information about bulk tissue properties that may aid in the effective diagnosis of breast cancer. We anticipate that the WBU system will accurately calculate the speed and attenuation of sound throughout the breast. We believe that these properties will provide radiologists with unique information about the actual tissue properties at each point of the breast, allowing them to more accurately distinguish between cancerous tumors and benign or normal tissues.

Our Strengths

        Our proprietary, patented, computational software is the key component of the WBU system, which we believe makes it different from, and better than, current ultrasound technology. The software relies on complex algorithms to calculate the actual speed and attenuation of sound at each point in the breast. We believe the complexity of the algorithms, especially the algorithm for inverse scattering, creates a significant barrier to entry for potential competitors. We are not aware of any competitor capable of solving the wave propagation inverse scattering problem efficiently and accurately enough to

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be medically valuable. During the breast cancer screening and diagnosis process, ultrasound is currently used as an adjunct to mammography. In its currently used form, reflection ultrasound is highly dependent on the skill of a trained operator, and it does not show how much of the breast has been imaged. We believe that the WBU system will be sensitive enough to detect most breast cancers in the early stages of development. Additionally, because of the unique information about bulk tissue properties contained in the WBU system's speed and attenuation of sound images, we expect to be able to provide radiologists with information that allows them to more clearly distinguish between cancerous and benign or normal tissues, thereby significantly reducing the rate of unnecessary biopsies.

        We believe that images produced by the WBU system possess important advantages over traditional ultrasound methods including:

    standardized, high-quality images that are generated relatively independent of operator skill;

    images that are accurately registered in three-dimensional format;

    images that are of high spatial resolution and low noise that allow for accurate localization of lesions and calculation of mass size; and

    images that show either coronal slices of the total breast or a complete three-dimensional representation of the section imaged, rather than a small "flashlight view" of the breast as shown by traditional ultrasound.

        Since the technology is relatively operator independent, the cost of implementation is low and it does not expose patients to ionizing radiation or discomfort. We expect that radiologists could be able to more accurately monitor changes in breast tissue over a period of time in the same individual. We also expect to be able to pinpoint the exact location of a tumor for biopsy. We believe that present ultrasound technology has a limited field of view. It displays only a small portion of the breast at one time. Our technology is designed to image the entire breast at one time, with uniform spatial resolution throughout the breast.

Our Strategy

Our regulatory strategy includes:

    Obtaining marketing clearance of WBU through the FDA's 510(k) program.

    Delivery of a WBU system by the first half of 2012 that meets European mandatory CE Mark requirements to Esaote for manufacture. As a CE Approved Manufacturer, Esaote will seek to ensure that the system meets regulatory requirements in the countries covered by our distribution agreement with Esaote.

Our clinical testing strategy includes the following:

    We expect to determine the inter-reader variability and performance of the WBU system using a well-controlled, blinded review process.

    We expect to develop a pilot study to address inter-reader variability and expected improvement over handheld ultrasound in order to determine the number of readers and cases necessary to conduct a larger pivotal trial that will address the regulatory question of substantial equivalence.

    We believe that currently available clinical data will be sufficient for the pilot study; however, we will require a blinded and well-controlled analysis of these cases by several radiologist reviewers.

    We anticipate the pilot study, including case validation, and design of a larger pivotal trial, based on the result of the pilot study, to be completed during the second quarter of 2011.

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    We expect to submit to the FDA our pivotal trial protocol as part of a pre-IDE meeting package in anticipation of obtaining agreement from the FDA regarding the design, statistical plan including number of readers/cases, and whether the endpoints are consistent with the proposed indications and intended use of the WBU system, which should provide guidance on the type of submission required.

    We anticipate using the pivotal trial results, which we anticipate to begin in the second quarter of 2011, to submit a complete 510(k) or PMA application.

    We believe that current clinical sites are expected to yield sufficient data for the 510(k) application.

    We expect that current clinical sites in the United States will begin clinical evaluation of the next generation of the WBU system, including specific evaluation of speed and attenuation as diagnostic measures, as well as system enhancements such as larger receiver arrays for improved transmission imaging.

    We expect that clinical sites in Europe will be supported by Esaote to assist them in developing a market introduction strategy and clinical utility statements based on clinical data from their target markets.

We also plan to develop a strong brand for the WBU system. Our objectives for creating the brand for the WBU system are to:

    identify, in a unique way, both the imaging and subscription services platforms;

    confirm our credibility to both consumers and physicians;

    connect target prospects emotionally to the product and the positive messages about dignified breast cancer detection;

    motivate the buyer—both clinical and consumer (patient); and

    create user loyalty.

Products and Services

        WBU.    The WBU system is comprised of several individual subsystems that support patient imaging, data management and image display. The physical system is a collection of modular components that control the electrical and mechanical systems, gather and manage the ultrasound data; imaging software that produces images of both reflection and transmission ultrasound; and workstation software that allows users to access the images in standard digital medical workstation software ("DICOM") format. The system is designed to allow easy plug-and-play modification and/or upgrade of the physical system as well as remote query, system diagnosis, and upgrades. Included in the system are hand-held probes that physicians can utilize to image closer to the chest wall and for guidance in conducting breast biopsies.

        The WBU system produces three unique images based on both traditional B-mode (reflective) ultrasound and on transmission ultrasound. WBU uses proprietary, patented software methodologies that utilize the mathematics of inverse scattering to produce transmission images of the speed and attenuation of sound through the breast. We have incorporated a three-dimensional version of B-mode ultrasound (or reflective ultrasound) into the WBU imaging platform. The reflection images are refraction corrected by utilizing the transmission data—the speed of sound—traveling through human breast tissue. The unique combination of these refraction corrected reflection images into a three-dimensional volume are designed to provide physicians with a new way of viewing and interpreting ultrasound images, especially when combined with the quantitative information about the bulk tissue properties of the breast provided by the numerical transmission data. Images are produced and data

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are recorded in successive "slices" of the breast. This information is used to develop two-dimensional inverse scattering images that are then stacked and interpolated to provide an initial approximation for imaging in all three dimensions.

        Studies have demonstrated that the unique properties of sound speed and attenuation may be effective in assisting radiologists to distinguish between normal or benign tissues and many types of cancers. We expect that our scanner will provide women of all ages and breast densities with an effective test for the presence of breast cancer.

        We have incorporated a three-dimensional version of B-mode ultrasound (or reflective ultrasound) into the WBU imaging platform. There are significant differences between traditional hand-held B-mode reflection images and the reflection tomography images produced by the WBU system:

    WBU reflection tomography images are obtained automatically and largely independently of operator skill.

    Traditional hand-held B-mode ultrasound only captures individual images of small, targeted areas of the breast, making consistent whole breast exams extremely difficult to perform and document, and highly dependent upon the skill of the sonographer or radiologist. WBU reflection tomography images the entire three-dimensional breast volume, which is stored and reviewed simultaneously, and in exact registration with the transmission images on the viewing station.

    WBU reflection tomography images are obtained from three transducers working together at relatively low frequencies. WBU compounds data from all sides of the stationary breast in order to produce image resolution comparable to hand-held B-mode images, but at greater tissue depths, in full three-dimensional format, by using these lower ultrasound frequencies.

    WBU reflection tomography imaging removes much of the speckle inherent in B-mode imaging to further enhance image quality. Some artifacts of B-mode images which provide valuable diagnostic information, such as attenuation shadowing, are replaced with quantitative three-dimensional attenuation values obtained from WBU transmission images.

        The procedure is non-invasive and does not require breast compression or ionizing radiation, and the procedure provides unique information to help radiologists differentiate cancerous from benign and normal tissues. The WBU system maintains the breast in a pendant and fixed position, within a water bath, without compression or other breast tissue disturbances during scanning. Maintaining the position and shape of the breast allows for the tumor or lesion to be more easily localized, and re-localized in follow-up examinations, and allows the potential for three-dimensional guidance of treatment instruments. In an exam, the patient lies face down on the scanning table with one breast placed through a hole in the table and into a water bath at body temperature. The ultrasound transducers rotate around the breast, gathering data that is used to reconstruct multiple cross-sectional images of the breast's internal structures. Due to the suspension of the breast in the WBU system scanning tank, and the ability of the ultrasonic arrays to image the breast from the chest wall to the nipple, data can be collected for the entire breast. The WBU system (incorporating both transmission and reflection ultrasound) can obtain true undistorted reflection ultrasound images of the female breast. For calculating reflection ultrasound characteristics of the female breast, the reflection images are refraction-corrected by utilizing the speed of sound traveling through human breast tissue. We believe that the resulting information will provide radiologists with increased accuracy in lesion location, as well as unique information about tissue properties to aid in the specificity of a diagnosis and the existence and extent of breast disease. We believe that this is not currently possible in any other modes where compression, physical pressure, or other measures are used which change or distort breast tissue during the exam.

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        WBU Workstation.    While the WBU system is designed to meet currently available commercial DICOM standards, TechniScan is also developing a dedicated image viewing workstation to allow clinicians to better utilize the full spectrum of the information available from the WBU system. Over time, we expect to collect clinical information from WBU exams conducted at user sites allowing us to enhance the value of the diagnostic data and generate additional recurring revenues by selling a library of aggregated information for volumetric breast density, and other uniquely measured data such as speed and attenuation.

        WBU Handheld Probe.    The WBU system is integrated with the Esaote top of the line handheld ultrasound system MyLab70XVG, which provides a complementary option for the physician. The MyLab 70 handheld system includes high frequency linear hand-held ultrasound probes developed by Esaote, which can be used for conducting area specific examinations using standard B-mode ultrasound. The handheld probes can be used for conducting area specific examinations and/or ultrasound-guided biopsies using standard B-mode ultrasound. After scanning the patient with the WBU system and localizing a suspicious lesion, the physician can ask the patient to roll over in order to perform handheld ultrasound procedures.

        The ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure minimizes the need to remove tissue surgically and there is no radiation exposure compared to using an x-ray to locate a lesion for biopsy. The physician places the ultrasound probe over the site of the breast lesion and, using local anesthesia, guides a biopsy needle directly into the lesion to take a tissue sample. Additionally, the WBU handheld probes will include an optional proprietary biopsy guidance tool to assist physicians in conducting accurate biopsies of identified areas of concern.

        TIN.    TIN is being developed to provide users of the WBU system with a suite of tools and applications to enhance the value and capabilities of the system over time. TIN is intended to provide users with a reliable and secure method of providing physicians, administrators, payers, and patients with timely access to their diagnostic studies and reports, while ensuring that all data is disclosed only to those with permissions to access it. TIN is anticipated to optimize the use of diagnostic information by healthcare providers by providing a common platform to store, archive, correlate, analyze and/or collaborate about cases, giving the physician ultimate control of their diagnostic process. TIN is also expected to allow healthcare professionals a flexible, fully customizable, environment in which they can develop and store their own data or access anonymized data from other related images.

        It is expected that TIN will be able to provide us with a recurring revenue stream, allowing us to charge for system use in the United States on a subscription basis, similar to the business model used by cell phones. We also plan to sell TIN as a subscription service in Europe through a third-party sales channel. TIN will be developed as an "open ended development system" that allows users, researchers, and other software developers to integrate their own applications through our network providing us with significant development resources and continuing access to new applications. It will allow them to archive and retrieve, compare images to other similar data sets, store their own images and diagnostic notes, collaborate with others, and correlate information with diagnostic results and outcomes.

Testing

        The WBU system has been tested for algorithm development, comparison to other imaging modalities such as handheld ultrasound and breast MRI, understanding how the unique system characteristics fit into current clinical practice, and for safety testing related to United States and European regulatory requirements. The testing of the system has occurred at different testing facilities, on subjects both with and without benign and/or malignant breast findings, and on a variety of phantom breast models.

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Clinical Testing

        Clinical testing is currently ongoing or planned at three locations:

    University of California San Diego ("UCSD"), Moores Cancer Center;

    The University of Freiberg Women's Clinic, Freiberg, Germany; and

    Mayo Clinic ("Mayo"), Rochester, Minnesota.

Clinical testing—United States

        In the United States, clinical testing is currently ongoing at UCSD and began at Mayo during the second quarter of 2010. The protocols for these sites are designed to provide us with a comprehensive set of clinical data that will support comparative evaluation of competitive technologies such as breast MRI and handheld ultrasound as well as evaluate the diagnostic value of the unique quantitative data sets obtained from transmission imaging. These clinical studies are being conducted under a grant from the National Institutes of Health—National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI). There have been over 100 patients enrolled and scanned at UCSD under the current protocol.

Clinical Testing—Europe

        Esaote has recently deployed a WBU imaging system to the University of Freiberg and clinical studies were started in the second half of 2009. The clinical strategy with this deployment is to perform additional testing at a clinical site as well as perform studies on a significant number of cancer patients to test the clinical utility and image quality of the system in this particular patient group. There have been over 50 patients scanned at Freiburg. Esaote is responsible for paying the costs associated with clinical studies in Freiburg under a European Market Development Agreement ("Market Agreement") including a planned system upgrade scheduled during 2011.

Comparison to Hand-Held Ultrasound ("HHUS")

        A preliminary study was conducted to compare HHUS to the WBU system. To conduct this comparison, a Gammex 429 Breast Biopsy Phantom (www.gammex.com) was used. The phantom contained 11 - 7mm, 10mm and 15mm spheres containing either water or low or high density materials.

        We used an experienced, independent ultrasound technician to perform an HHUS on the Gammex phantom. A WBU scan was also performed to compare lesion identification, size and location between HHUS and WBU. All 11 targets were identified on the HHUS and WBU, therefore, sensitivity was established at 100% for both methods.

        For accuracy, comparison of target dimensions was completed and average error from the value given by the manufacturer was determined. Accuracy of the measurement test was 95% for the WBU and 85% for HHUS, and the difference was considered statistically significant.

        Specificity was also calculated wherein both HHUS and WBU correctly located and identified all of the cysts (100% specificity for each). Specificity for mass density was 100% for WBU (using the speed data to determine density) and 72% for HHUS. These results indicate that when the WBU speed of sound values are used, it is better than HHUS at determining the internal "structure" or "density" of a given mass.

WBU Bench Test Data

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bench test data to provide supporting, quantitative evidence for the validity of the information content of the tomographic images produced by the WBU system.

        In response to the FDA, a breast phantom was scanned using both WBU and MRI imaging modalities so that the accuracy of the WBU system could be demonstrated and the location and size of the lesions could be validated and compared statistically between the two imaging modalities.

        An MRI was chosen as a comparison modality because it uses a similar scanning orientation as the WBU system and therefore images can be registered in all three planes with the WBU. MRI has also been validated for accurately identifying size and location of breast lesions and has been clinically validated and approved for breast imaging. Specifically, the purpose of the bench testing discussed in the FDA submission is not to compare the WBU and MRI image quality, but rather to validate the size and location of the lesions on the WBU system relative to the MRI. Current clinical testing will build on this data by providing a subset of patients who will be scanned with both WBU and MRI.

        The results of the testing showed that the average lesion size for each plane of measurement was not statistically different between the MRI and WBU for any of the three planes. There were, however, differences between the MRI and WBU for individual lesion measurements, which was due to small intra-observer variability on both the MRI and WBU measurements. In contrast, the inter-observer variability between MRI and WBU measurements were similar. The largest difference in average measurement between the MRI and WBU for any individual lesion was 2.32 mm, with the majority of differences being less than 1 mm. We concluded that the data presented validate the ability of the WBU to accurately demonstrate lesion location and size, as well as consistent lesion characteristics, using MRI as a reference. Additionally, this validates the intended use of the WBU to produce 2D ultrasound image slices of the breast in a full 360 degree, tomographic view.

Clinical Relevance Data for Regulatory Submissions

        In the FDA submission that included the WBU, clinical data were contained that demonstrated the clinical utility and intended use of the WBU system. To demonstrate this, the clinical relevance report contained data from 15 representative WBU cases and their associated hand-held ultrasound images. Of the 15 cases, there were 5 simple cysts, 1 complex cyst, 5 benign masses, and 4 cancers. These images were believed to demonstrate the clinical relevance as well as substantial equivalence to the predicate device.

        In February 2010, the FDA responded to our submission with a request for additional information. One of the questions focused on providing additional clinical information to support the intended use of the WBU system. To respond to this question, 34 consecutive cases from the Freiburg trial were reviewed to obtain 29 usable cases from a well-controlled clinical investigation. These images were presented, along with mammography images for the same patients and provided to the FDA in a response sent May 18, 2010.

        Each patient in the Freiburg trial had a hand-held ultrasound performed while most also had a mammogram, followed by a WBU scan. The mammogram and hand-held ultrasound images were used to identify breast features and/or lesions. The WBU scan was then performed to provide 3D visualization of the entire breast and further identify breast features, consistent with its intended use.

        Of the 34 consecutive cases reviewed, three patients did not undergo a mammogram and two patients were initially believed to meet the inclusion criteria, but were later determined to be outside the breast size criteria for the WBU scan. Thus, 29 cases were reviewed and were provided in the FDA submission, leaving 29 cases for review. Of the 29 consecutive cases, 10 patients had negative mammograms and of the 19 cases with mammographic findings, all but one patient had findings that were correlated with features visible on the WBU images. The images are believed to provide further

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validation of the intended use of the WBU component and substantial equivalence to the predicate device.

Marketing and Distribution

        We expect to pursue marketing strategies aimed at both the general consumer and the clinical marketplace that are focused on the enhanced 3D, automated imaging capability of the WBU system. We intend to provide our product offerings to screening centers and hospitals, radiologists and physicians and technical personnel within the United States and Europe. We expect to do this by deploying systems to clinical sites supported by key opinion leaders and leveraging the clinical results, images and luminary testimonials to educate our target market and customer base about the scanner and patient benefits. This will be accomplished using an aggressive marketing campaign via presentations, hands-on workshops, professional society meetings, publications and targeted advertising. Our future success will be driven primarily by our ability to attract new customers, develop sustainable revenues and to continue to develop our product.

        With a very well-identified customer base made up of centers licensed by the FDA under the MQSA and the leading cancer research and teaching facilities, we plan to build a core sales team as a direct sales force to market the WBU system to the MQSA licensed breast cancer screening centers. As of October 1, 2008, the FDA reported that there were 8,814 MQSA-certified mammography facilities in the United States with 12,813 accredited mammography units. To arrive at target areas, we developed a Buying Power Index ("BPI") that identifies geographical locations with the best opportunities for sales. The BPI is based on federal data available on the number of medical procedures per metropolitan area in the United States. Selecting mammography exams or breast ultrasounds, for example, and applying a ratio of the number of WBU systems to the number of exams will allow us to set quotas and maximize sales representative efforts.

        Even though our target market is MQSA licensed breast cancer screening centers, there are several segments of the overall market that we will have to address in order to effectively market the WBU system, including:

    screening centers and hospitals;

    radiologists;

    physicians and technical personnel; and

    patients.

        Overall market penetration will depend on our ability to market the key advantages of the WBU system; namely, improved diagnostic confidence in the management of breast disease by providing:

    Three-dimensional tomographic images of the breast;

    Images that are developed automatically, relatively independent of operator skill;

    Non-invasive, safe and comfortable images of the entire breast; and

    Point-of-care imaging that improves patient flow and quality of care.

        The WBU system has been designed to join the suite of existing diagnostic and other imaging technologies currently used between a screening mammogram and biopsy. While other imaging modalities provide one or more of the benefits noted above, we believe that only the WBU system offers all of these benefits in one system.

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the United States market strategy, the European market introduction strategy will focus on geographic areas with a higher than average use of ultrasound for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

        We have also partnered with Womens3D to develop and manufacture a lower cost version of the WBU system ("Pre-Production System"). Womens3D will be responsible for marketing, sales, and service of the Pre-Production Systems to providers of women's healthcare services and products in the United States and certain countries within the Middle East who perform breast imaging, other than providers (1) registered with and/or licensed by the FDA that derive at least 51% of their annual revenue from breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging under the MQSA; and (2) that derive a material portion of their annual revenue from cosmetic surgery involving breast implants.

        We currently have six prototypes of the WBU system: One prototype is being used for advanced development testing at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center in San Diego, California. Another prototype is being used at the Mayo Breast Cancer Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota under our Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research Grant. A third prototype is being used at the University of Freiburg in Freiburg, Germany. These three prototypes will form the basis of the clinical testing program for the next six to 12 months, and possibly longer, and will provide us with valuable data about potential methods for improving image quality and other key design elements in next generation systems. These three prototypes include all of the features and capabilities of our planned Pre-Production System.

        The other three prototypes are being used as development systems; one by Esaote, at its main production facility in Genoa, Italy and two at our offices in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are using one of our two prototypes to develop the Pre-Production System for Womens3D. The other prototype is being used for preliminary compliance testing for CE marking requirements to determine if design changes are needed in order to meet the requirements necessary for CE mark certification. There are 11 key tests and the prototype passed nine in its current configuration. Two of the tests, static discharge susceptibility and radiated emissions, require design modifications to bring the prototype into compliance for CE mark certification. These changes are now underway and are expected to be completed in the first half of 2011.

        We also expect to make other minor design changes to the current prototypes in connection with our development of the Pre-Production System, which will be integrated into the production version of the WBU system. These design changes should have a positive effect on image quality and breast coverage near the chest wall, patient comfort, CE mark certification, system flexibility, image generation time, and will address other issues related to the overall performance and reliability of the WBU system.

        The first step in the development plan for TIN will be to develop a protocol for gathering information for later use in comparing and correlating image data with diagnostic results. To accomplish this, we intend to utilize the prototypes at the three current clinical installations to test the protocol for inputting the clinical data, storing and retrieving images and other clinical data, and checking scan status of each system. The software included in the Pre-Production Systems will enable users to analyze multiple image data sets, including data obtained from the three prototypes used at the clinical sites.

        The WBU system has been designed in a modular fashion and includes off-the-shelf purchased items, piece parts designed and controlled by our drawings and schematics, and several mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies. The modular design allows for flexibility in manufacturing and servicing the WBU system. As part of our manufacturing strategy, we plan to eventually outsource all production and functional testing of the WBU system to a qualified original equipment manufacturing ("OEM") supplier of high technology medical equipment.

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Pre-Production Systems will be assembled and tested jointly by us and our OEM supplier, using both of our resources and vendors. Upon completing the assembly and testing of the Pre-Production Systems, the OEM supplier should have the skill, knowledge and expertise to assemble and test all future production requirements of the WBU system. The OEM supplier identified to assemble and test the WBU systems will have regulatory certifications for both European and domestic production, and will be capable of assembling and testing complex medical devices. We expect that Esaote personnel will participate in all phases of the development of the commercial release of the product, including the transfer to manufacturing of the documentation necessary to produce the systems in its facility.

        Currently, we are working with Esaote to identify the process by which Esaote will become OEM supplier of the WBU system. In February 2008, we entered into an Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement with Esaote ("Esaote OEM Agreement"), supplemented by Supplement Number One to the Esaote OEM Agreement dated December 2, 2009 ("Supplement One") and Supplement Number Two to the Esaote OEM Agreement dated September 2, 2010 ("Supplement Two"). In addition, in February 2008, we entered into a Distribution Agreement with Esaote ("Distribution Agreement") and in October 2008, we entered into a Market Agreement with Esaote. On December 2, 2009, we entered into a non-binding Manufacturing Letter of Intent with Esaote dated and effective as of November 12, 2009 ("Letter of Intent"). See "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Transactions with Related Persons—Esaote" for a discussion of the agreements we have entered into with Esaote.

Third-Party Reimbursement

        We believe that adequate third-party reimbursement arrangements will be essential to achieving commercial acceptance of the WBU system in the United States. We plan to sell the WBU system primarily to screening centers, clinics, hospitals and other medical institutions that bill various third-party payers, such as Medicare, Medicaid, other government programs and private insurance plans, for the health care services provided to their patients for using our product. Additionally, managed care organizations and insurance companies directly pay for services provided to their patients. Four potential reimbursement codes can be utilized to obtain reimbursement from third-party insurance or Medicare for a WBU scan. However, there is no code that specifically describes the testing and scan of the WBU system and certain codes have lower reimbursement rates than others. Ultimately, the correct coding for any procedure is a decision made by the medical provider and the payer reimbursing for the procedure. Medical reimbursement rates are unpredictable, and we cannot project the extent to which our business may be affected by future legislative and regulatory developments, including a reduction in reimbursement rates.

Competition

        We believe that established product lines, FDA clearance, know-how and reputation in the industry are key competitive factors in the market for breast specific ultrasound. Additionally, although there is a recognized need for a system that supplements the sensitivity of mammography with a greater specificity, the vast majority of practices today still use a second mammogram or reflective ultrasound for the diagnostic exam. As such, we believe our device, which fits into this somewhat unique market segment, is likely to compete for capital dollars with both mammography and biopsy. We also expect to compete directly with conventional ultrasound systems, including high definition ultrasound systems, and other new entrants into this unique market segment.

        Currently, mammography is widely used and we expect that sales of the WBU system will, in large part, be dependent on our ability to demonstrate the clinical utility of the WBU system. We believe our primary competitors are likely to be those firms that dominate the current market for mammography equipment including both film and full-field digital mammography units. These large medical products companies offer current technologies (mammography and ultrasound) that are widely used in the

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industry. These companies could also serve as potential partners for us if and when the WBU system is approved for sale in the United States.

        The market for breast specific ultrasound is difficult to assess since most general-purpose ultrasound devices can be used for breast exams. The competition for developing a commercial device utilizing ultrasound is difficult to ascertain given the proprietary nature of the technology and the fact that, to our knowledge, there is no device that serves this specific market. There are a number of academic institutions involved in various areas of research involving high definition ultrasound and other methods that may provide information about tissue properties. Other companies are engaged in developing products to detect and aid in the diagnosis of breast cancer using various technologies. Some of these companies have already commenced FDA clinical testing and will release their products ahead of ours.

        We believe that within this specific breast cancer imaging segment of the medical imaging market, the primary competitive factors are technological innovation, image quality, and reliability. We believe that our technological expertise provides us with a competitive advantage. We believe that inverse scattering imaging is the only ultrasound imaging method that is capable of making quantitative, high-spatial resolution images of acoustical tissue properties. Utilizing our proprietary inverse scattering algorithms, we have achieved fast imaging speeds, provided higher spatial and contrast resolutions, and have used a higher number of independent imaging parameters for diagnosis than currently available screening methods in our informal testing. We expect our patent protection for inverse scattering to create a significant barrier to entry for competing technologies.

Intellectual Property

        We currently have eight patents that were primarily invented by our founders and employees.

        In addition, we have seven U.S. patents pending, one U.S. application allowed, and four pending foreign applications. Some of the inventors listed on the patents are our current officers and directors and some are previous directors. All of these inventors have assigned their rights in the patents to us except for the University of Utah, which has granted to us an exclusive, irrevocable and permanent world-wide license to the intellectual property, pursuant to an Amended and Restated License Agreement, dated January 10, 2002. Pursuant to the agreement, the University of Utah received stock in TechniScan Utah in lieu of a right to a royalty payment. Notwithstanding the license from the University of Utah, most of the intellectual property developed by us since 1984, and particularly in the last five years, has been developed independently of the University of Utah and is not subject to the Amended and Restated License Agreement. To date, we have not engaged in any litigation or other proceedings challenging the scope or application of any of our patents, nor have we contested any patent filing by another party.

        Our patent rights, proprietary know-how, and similar intellectual property are material to our competitive position. We plan to use reasonable efforts to safeguard this intellectual property against piracy or infringement. We enter into confidentiality and intellectual property agreements with our employees. These agreements generally provide that all innovations, ideas, discoveries, improvements and copyrightable material made or conceived by the individual arising out of the employment or consulting relationship and all confidential information developed or made known to the individual during the term of the relationship will be our property.

        In addition to our patents, we have a registered trademark in the United States for "TechniScan Medical Systems." We conduct business with trademarks of SVARA Warm Bath Ultrasound imaging system, SVARA, Whole Breast Ultrasound system and WBU. At this time we have not applied for registration of these marks.

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Government Regulation

United States Regulation

        The FDA has regulatory authority over the design processes, testing, manufacturing, and commercial distribution of medical devices in the United States. Because the WBU system is a medical device, it is subject to the relevant provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act ("FD&C Act") and its implementing regulations. Pursuant to the FD&C Act, the FDA regulates, among other things, the manufacture, labeling, distribution, and promotion of the WBU system in the United States. The FD&C Act requires that a medical device must (unless specifically exempted by regulation) be cleared or approved by the FDA through either a 510(k) clearance or PMA before being commercially distributed in the United States. The FD&C Act also requires that manufacturers of medical devices comply with specific labeling and manufacturing requirements and manufacture devices in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Processes ("CGMP") set forth in 21C.F.R. Part 820. CGMP requires, among other things, that companies manufacture their products and maintain related documentation in a conformed manner with respect to manufacturing, testing, and quality control activities. The FDA inspects medical device manufacturers and has broad authority to order recalls of medical devices, to seize non-complying medical devices, to enjoin and/or impose civil penalties, and to criminally prosecute violators.

        A 510(k) application to the FDA for the WBU system was submitted on May 11, 2009 to InterTek, a qualified FDA third-party reviewer, on our behalf by Esaote. On August 13, 2009, InterTek forwarded our application to the FDA with a recommendation for a SE finding. The FDA responded to our application with a request for additional clinical information. Since the third-party review program does not provide for a review of clinical data, the FDA further requested that the third-party submission be withdrawn and resubmitted directly to the FDA. On November 25, 2009, we submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA for the WBU system that included clinical data in support of the application. The submission again was made by Esaote on our behalf, using The Anson Group as the 510(k) preparation consultant. In February 2010, the FDA provided Esaote with another request for additional data to clarify the submission and provide additional clinical data in support of the submission. The response was made by Esaote on our behalf on May 18, 2010.

        On August 9, 2010, we were notified by Esaote that the FDA had issued a finding for the MyLab70-XVG Whole Breast Ultrasound Model 6100. The FDA determined that the clinical data submitted was not adequate to show that the subject device is SE to the predicate device designated in the submission documents. In light of this determination, the subject device was automatically classified as a Class III device and therefore subject to an approved PMA or an additional 510(k) submission supported by clinical case studies prior to legally marketing the device in the United States.

        We believe that the FDA review did not consider the proposed Indications for Use and Intended Clinical Use that were clearly stated in the submission. The proposed Indications for Use and Intended Use of the WBU component are similar to the predicate iVU Sofia device and the Intended Use clearly delineates the intent of the WBU component to provide 3D localization of breast lesions and features. However, in the FDA's determination letter, the WBU image quality was compared to mammography, without consideration for the stated intent of the WBU component images. The FDA noted in their letter that in only 4 of the 34 cases could a lesion be clearly observed in the WBU images with confidence. This is in direct contrast to our own findings, where trained readers found all of the subject lesions, indicating that there is a disparity in the ability of the FDA reviewers to interpret the tissue characteristics and features of the WBU images. The FDA also indicated that the WBU component cannot distinguish between benign and cancerous masses, which is the reported "standard of care" for handheld ultrasound. While this statement is not disputed, an important consideration is the fact that only one handheld ultrasound system is known to actually be cleared for distinguishing cystic from solid lesions. Handheld breast ultrasound systems are generally cleared for small parts

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imaging with no declaration of being able to distinguish cysts from solid masses. Additionally, there was no acknowledgement from the FDA that the subject device actually includes a handheld component that meets this standard of care for handheld breast imaging.

        After careful consideration of the deficiencies noted by the FDA and evaluating the data which support our belief that they did not fully consider the indications and intent of the subject device. We intend to file a 510(k) or PMA that includes both the reflection and transmission properties of the WBU by the first quarter of 2012. It is our belief that the current performance of the WBU systems already installed at clinical sites in the United States and Europe is sufficient to demonstrate that WBU performs at a level that will allow a large scale clinical evaluation of WBU by a number of radiologists who are trained to evaluate our images. In our in-house evaluations, trained readers are able to distinguish solid from cystic lesions 100% of the time when both reflection and transmission images are used in the evaluation.

        The federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits persons from knowingly and willfully soliciting, offering, receiving or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing or arranging for a good or service, for which payment may be made under a federal healthcare program such as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Several courts have interpreted the statute's intent requirement to mean that if any one purpose of an arrangement involving remuneration is to induce referrals of federal healthcare covered business, the statute has been violated. The Anti-Kickback Statute is broad and prohibits many arrangements and practices that are lawful in businesses outside of the healthcare industry. Many states have also adopted laws similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, some of which apply to the referral of patients for healthcare items or services reimbursed by any source, not only the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

        The Federal False Claims Act prohibits persons from knowingly filing or causing to be filed a false claim to, or the knowing use of false statements to obtain payment from, the federal government. Various states have also enacted laws modeled after the Federal False Claims Act.

        In addition to the laws described above, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 created two new federal crimes: healthcare fraud and false statements relating to healthcare matters. The healthcare fraud statute prohibits knowingly and willfully executing a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private payors. The false statements statute prohibits knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items or services.

Foreign Regulation

        Sales of medical devices outside of the United States are subject to foreign regulatory requirements that vary widely from country to country. The time required to obtain approval for sale in foreign countries may be longer or shorter than that required for FDA clearance or approval, and the requirements may differ. In order to sell our products within the EU, companies are required to achieve compliance with requirements of the European Union Medical Device Directive and affix a "CE" marking on their products to demonstrate such compliance. The "CE" mark is a mandatory conforming mark on many products marketed in the EU. It certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements.

Research and Development

        Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the fiscal years 2009 and 2008 were $1,395,466, $1,610,562 and $2,817,754, respectively. In connection with our research and development, we entered into contracts with research facilities regarding testing on our technology. Our technology was developed through years of research supported, in part, by federal

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research grants and private and government research contracts. Technological changes play an important part in the advancement of our industry. We intend to continue to devote substantial sums to research and development. Research and development efforts inherently involve costs, risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our projections, outlook and operating results.

Employees

        As of January 14, 2011, we have 7 employees, 6 of whom are full-time, 1 who is part-time. We have never had a work stoppage, and none of our employees is subject to any collective bargaining agreements. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good. In addition to our employees we retain several consultants for specialized tasks ranging from investor and public relations, brand identity, web development and strategy, electrical and mechanical engineering, regulatory support, and software development. These consultants are all retained on an "as provided" services contract in which we pay only for specific work outlined by the project manager in charge of the project and approved by management.

Property

        Our principal office is located at 3216 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, consisting of approximately 16,000 square feet, which we rent at a current cost of $24,029 per month. On April 11, 2008, we entered into a ten-year lease for this principal office space; the term of the lease commenced on June 1, 2008. In July 2010, rent increased by 2% and will continue to increase by 2% on the expiration of each 12-month period thereafter.

        We sublease approximately 200 square feet of our principal office space to a third-party on a month-to-month basis, for $300 per month.

Legal Proceedings

        We are not currently a party to any pending legal proceeding nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business.

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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS

Directors and Executive Officers and Key Employees

        The following table sets forth the names and ages of our directors, executive officers, and key employees, and their positions with us, as of the date of this prospectus:

Name
  Age   Position
David C. Robinson     49   President and Chief Executive Officer, Director

Steven K. Passey

 

 

48

 

Secretary, Chief Financial Officer

Barry Hanover

 

 

55

 

Chief Operating Officer

Joseph W. Pepper Ph.D.

 

 

64

 

Chairman of the Board

Kenneth G. Hungerford II

 

 

64

 

Director

Richard J. Stanley

 

 

67

 

Director

Gerald A. Richardson

 

 

78

 

Director

Cheryl D. Cook

 

 

62

 

Director

John C. Klock, M.D. 

 

 

65

 

Chief Medical Officer

        No director, officer, affiliate or promoter of the Company has, within the past five years, filed any bankruptcy petition, been convicted in or been the subject of any pending criminal proceedings, or is any such person the subject of any order, judgment or decree involving the violation of any state or federal securities laws.

        The following is a brief account of the business experience during the past five years (and, in some instances, for prior years) of each director, executive officer and key employee, including principal occupations and employment during that period and the name and principal business of any corporation or other organization in which such occupation and employment were carried on.

        David C. Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director.    Mr. Robinson has been the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of TechniScan Utah since July 2001. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, he became our President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board. In 2003, Mr. Robinson also served as Chief Executive Officer of SafeScan, our joint venture until SafeScan's dissolution in 2004. From September 1998 to January 2002, Mr. Robinson served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of PhatPipe, which Mr. Robinson founded in 1998, a provider of affordable broadband technology and services to owners of industrial real estate. From 1995 to July 2001, Mr. Robinson provided strategic consulting services for government and private industry including AMB Property Corporation, The Oz Entertainment Company, and the United States General Services Administration. From 1987 to 1995, Mr. Robinson served as Chief Operating Officer for MEC Analytical Systems, Inc., a private consulting firm. From 1984 to 1987, Mr. Robinson was a consulting integration engineer with Litton Electronic Systems Group Defense Division. Mr. Robinson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 in Business from the University of Utah.

        Steven K. Passey, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer.    Mr. Passey has served as our Secretary and Chief Financial Officer since November 2009. Mr. Passey served as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer for Mrs. Fields Famous Brands from 2007 to 2009. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Passey served as Director of SEC Compliance, Controller of REIT Properties for Extra Space Storage, a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust company formed to own, operate, manage, acquire, develop and redevelop professionally managed self-storage facilities. Mr. Passey served as Senior Manager at Ernst & Young in 1999 and from 2001 to 2004 and as Chief Financial Officer for SwitchPoint Networks, a broadband and communication technology company,

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from 2000 to 2001. Mr. Passey also served as Chief Financial Officer at RealTrust Asset Corporation, a specialty finance company from 1997 to 1998 and as a Manager at KPMG from 1989 to 1997. Mr. Passey received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Utah and is a Certified Public Accountant.

        Barry K. Hanover, Chief Operating Officer.    Mr. Hanover had been the Chief Operating Officer of TechniScan Utah since February 2002. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, he became our Chief Operating Officer. From December 1992 to September 1996, Mr. Hanover served as the Vice-President of Engineering and from September of 1996 until November 1999 served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of OEC Medical Systems, Inc., a provider of high performance digital intraoperative/interventional x-ray imaging systems. Upon OEC's acquisition by GE Medical Systems in November 1999 until March 2001, Mr. Hanover served as GE OEC's Vice-President of Surgery and Chief Technologist. From 1983 to 1992, Mr. Hanover was Vice-President of Technical Development and a member of the board of directors of Sarcos, Incorporated, a developer of products including drug delivery and robotic systems. From 1990 to 1992, Mr. Hanover served as General Manager of Animate Systems, Inc, a division of Sarcos, Inc. From June 1992 until October 1992, Mr. Hanover was President of Hanover Engineering Services, LC, an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on the solution of multidisciplinary design problems. Mr. Hanover received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1977 from Tufts University and a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering in 1985 from the University of Utah. Mr. Hanover is listed as an inventor on 24 United States Patents in the fields of drug delivery systems, dialysis systems and x-ray and ultrasound imaging systems and methods.

        Joseph W. Pepper, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board.    Dr. Pepper has been a member of our Board since December 2009 and became our Chairman of the Board on November 30, 2010. Since 2007, Dr. Pepper has served as a consultant to medical device start-ups. From 2003 until 2007, Dr. Pepper served as CEO of U-Systems Inc., a privately backed start-up that developed automated ultrasound for the early detection of breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue. Dr. Pepper served as CEO for OEC Medical Systems, a NYSE-traded, mobile fluoroscopic imaging equipment manufacturer and seller, from 1997 until the sale of the company to GE Healthcare in 1999. Prior to joining OEC, Dr. Pepper spent 15 years with The BOC Group, Plc., where he served as president of Ohmeda Medical Devices, the healthcare subsidiary of BOC which was responsible for international selling and distribution of medical devices and as president of Ohmeda Medical Equipment, which was responsible for Ohmeda's monitoring and anesthesia equipment business. Dr. Pepper has a BS/MS in Engineering Science from Florida State University, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from The Harvard Business School.

        Kenneth G. Hungerford II, Director.    Mr. Hungerford had been a member of the Board of TechniScan Utah since February 2007 and served as its Chairman of the Board since June 2009. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, he served as our Chairman of the Board until November 30, 2010. Mr. Hungerford has been Chairman of ADAC Automotive, Inc., a privately held automotive supplier, since January 1986 and served as its Chief Executive Officer from January 1996 until March 2007. ADAC is a member of VAST LLC, a global supplier of automotive parts with operations in China, Brazil, Japan, and Korea. Mr. Hungerford is a member of the board of directors of VAST and serves as a member of its strategic planning committee. Mr. Hungerford was a founding director of Edge Industries, a privately held, capital equipment manufacturer that provides specialized cutting, metering, and dispensing systems for the urethane industry; Lomak Petroleum, which was merged into Range Resources, a publicly traded oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition and development of gas resources; Applied Image Technology, a development stage, software company that provided computer based parts manuals and was merged into MRO, Inc., a publicly traded software company which was subsequently acquired by IBM; Brillance Audiobooks, a publisher of audiobooks which was recently acquired by Amazon; and WXMI Broadcasting, an independent, local television

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station in Grand Rapids, MI, that became the local FOX network affiliate, and was subsequently sold to COX Broadcasting. Additionally, Mr. Hungerford received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1968.

        Richard J. Stanley, Director.    Mr. Stanley had been a member of the Board of TechniScan Utah since December 2002. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, he became a member of our Board. Mr. Stanley has been an Associate Professor of chemistry at Wagner College since 1991 and was a chemical engineer for Procter & Gamble Manufacturing from 1968 to 1990. Mr. Stanley is currently a director of Mendis International. Mr. Stanley has been a part owner of a professional baseball franchise in the Eastern League of Professional Development for 30 years. Mr. Stanley has served as the team President, Secretary and Treasurer and a director of the Eastern League for more than 20 years and has been responsible for building stadiums in various cities in the United States and Canada. Mr. Stanley has served as Vice Chairman and Chairman over the years since 1990 for SCORE. Mr. Stanley received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from New York University, a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from City University of New York, and a Masters in Business Administration from New York University.

        Gerald A. Richardson, Director.    Mr. Richardson had been a member of the Board of TechniScan Utah since January 2008. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, he became a member of our Board. Mr. Richardson previously served as a director of TechniScan Utah from October 2001 until August 2002. Mr. Richardson is the founder, managing partner and Chief Executive Officer of The Anson Group, a consulting firm which serves developers, manufacturers and marketers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostic products. From 1986 to 1993, Mr. Richardson was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Biosound, Inc., a medical imaging company specializing in high performance ultrasound systems where he organized a buyout and resale of the company to the Esaote Group. From 1980 to 1983, Mr. Richardson was the President and Chief Executive Officer of VingMed, Inc., a cardiac ultrasound development and distribution company focused in Scandinavia that was acquired by GE Medical. In 1975 Mr. Richardson also helped found Irex Medical Systems, a developer of phased array cardiac imaging and quantitative Doppler flow measurement systems that later sold to Technicare Ultrasound, a unit of Johnson and Johnson. From 1972 to 1975, Mr. Richardson served as the President of EDR Instruments, Inc., a contract engineering company that developed industrial sensor and diagnostic cardiology instrumentation. Mr. Richardson received a Bachelor of Science degree from Kenyon College and a Master of Science from Temple University.

        Cheryl D. Cook, Director.    Ms. Cook had been a member of the Board of TechniScan Utah since August 2005. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, she became a member of our Board. Ms. Cook founded in 1996, and is the owner of, C2 Financial, LLC, a financial consulting firm. Ms. Cook has been the financial advisor to the Idaho State Treasurer since 1987. From 2000 to 2004, Ms. Cook was Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager at Key Bank. From 1990 to 1994, Ms. Cook was First Vice President and Manager for Dain Bosworth and Ehrlich Bober and Co. From 1997 to 2000, Ms. Cook was the Managing Director of the Salt Lake International Airport. Prior to this position, Ms. Cook was the Chief Financial Director for the Salt Lake International Airport. From 1994 to 1997, Ms. Cook was a government securities advisor for former Soviet Union countries, primarily with Ukraine and Latvia, as a United States Treasury contract employee. Ms. Cook is currently a board member and Chairman of the audit committee for the Community Development Corporation of Utah and a board member for the University of Utah Board of Visitors. From 2006 to 2009, Ms. Cook was a board member of Merrill Lynch Bank USA; from 2001 to 2008, Ms. Cook was a board member of the Salt Lake Valley Health Department; and from 2002 to 2004 Ms. Cook was a board member of the Utah Bankers Association. Ms. Cook received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah, College of Business.

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Key Employee

        John C. Klock, M.D., Chief Medical Officer.    Dr. Klock had been the Chief Medical Officer of TechniScan Utah since June 2009. As a result of the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, he became our Chief Medical Officer. Prior to serving as the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Klock had been a member of the Board of TechniScan Utah from February 2007 until June 2009. Dr. Klock received his medical degree from Tulane University, and completed his medical training at the University of California-San Francisco and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Klock is a board-certified Internist and Hematologist-Oncologist who practiced medicine and did research at the University of California-San Francisco from 1970 to 1982. Since 1982, Dr, Klock has been involved in the start-up of five medical companies. Dr. Klock has authored over 70 peer-reviewed medical and scientific publications and is listed as an inventor on 8 United States patents.

Arrangements of Certain Directors

        We are aware of the following arrangements or understandings between certain directors and other persons, pursuant to which such directors were selected as a director.

        In 2006, Mr. Hungerford was the lead investor of a group that purchased shares of TechniScan Utah's stock pursuant to a private placement offering of Series D Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the term sheet for such purpose, which set forth the agreement between Mr. Hungerford, together with certain other investors, and TechniScan Utah, Mr. Hungerford was appointed as a director of TechniScan Utah. Upon closing of the Merger, the right to select a director by such investors was terminated.

        Pursuant to a private placement offering of Series E Preferred Stock, TechniScan Utah and, as a group, 68 purchasers of the Series E Preferred Stock, entered into a Voting Agreement relating to the election of directors of TechniScan Utah. Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, the holders of Series E Preferred Stock were entitled to elect two directors of TechniScan Utah ("Series E Directors"). Esaote was one of the 68 purchasers, and pursuant to the Voting Agreement, Esaote was entitled to select one of the Series E Directors. The Voting Agreement survived the closing of the Merger, and now provides the holders of 3,894,985 shares of our common stock the right to elect two directors to our Board. Mr. Richardson was selected to serve as the Esaote appointed director on the Board of Directors of TechniScan Utah, and as the Esaote appointed Series E Director on our Board. The other Series E Director has not yet been nominated or elected to our Board.

Family Relationships

        There are no family relationships between or among our directors and executive officers.

Committees of the Board of Directors

        Our Board established an Audit Committee, which acts pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board.

        The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Cheryl Cook (Chair), Richard Stanley and Joseph Pepper, Ph.D., each of whom have been determined to be "independent" under certain independence criteria adopted by our Board and as defined under the standards of independence set forth in Rule 803(A)(2) of the NYSE Amex Listing Requirements. These independent director standards do not directly apply to us; however, because we do not currently have any securities that are listed on the NYSE Amex. The Board has determined that Ms. Cook, the chair of the Audit Committee, is an "audit committee financial expert," under applicable SEC rules and regulations. The Audit Committee's responsibilities and duties are, among other things, to engage the independent registered public accounting firm, review the audit fees, supervise matters relating to audit functions and review

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and set internal policies and procedure regarding audits, accounting and other financial controls. We have posted the Audit Committee Charter on our website located at www.tsni.com.

        Our Board has not established either a compensation or a nominating and corporate governance committee. With only six members, the Board determined that it will function as and perform the duties and responsibilities typically carried out separately by these committees.

Code of Ethics

        In December 2009, we adopted a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all employees, management, and directors, designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct, full, fair and accurate disclosure, compliance with laws, prompt internal reporting and accountability to adherence to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. We have posted our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on our website located at website at www.tsni.com.

Corporate Governance

        We believe a majority of our Board are independent from management. Those individuals who we believe are independent directors are Kenneth G. Hungerford II, Richard J. Stanley, Gerald A. Richardson, Cheryl D. Cook and Joseph W. Pepper, PhD. Our Board will determine the independence of the members of the Board from time to time in reference to the listing standards adopted by the NYSE Amex, the independence standards set forth in Sarbanes-Oxley and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC under applicable law. In particular, we have an audit committee that will periodically evaluate and report to the Board on the independence of each member of the Board.

        Our independent directors will hold formal meetings, separate from management, at least annually in executive session without the presence of non-independent directors and management.

        We do not have a formal policy regarding attendance by our directors at annual stockholders meetings, although we encourage their attendance and anticipate most of our directors will attend these meetings.

        We have adopted a Whistleblower Policy, which is posted on our website at www.tsni.com.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Summary Compensation Table

        The following table sets forth certain information concerning the compensation for services rendered in all capacities to us for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 of our chief executive officer (principal executive officer) and our most highly compensated executive officer other than the chief executive officer whose total compensation in 2010 was at least $100,000, who are referred to in this section as the named executive officers.

Name and Principal Position
  Year   Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Option
Awards(1)
($)
  Nonqualified
deferred
compensation
earnings
$
  All other
compensation
$
  Total
($)
 

David C. Robinson,

    2010     227,352                 4,769     232,121  
 

Chief Executive Officer(2)

    2009     209,420         67,986     575     4,769     282,750  

Steven K. Passey

   
2010
   
151,799
   
   
83,881
   
   
4,769
   
240,449
 
 

Chief Financial Officer(3)

    2009     15,000         19,477             34,477  

Barry K. Hanover,

   
2010
   
96,689
   
   
   
14,385
   
3,902
   
114,976
 
 

Chief Operating Officer(4)

    2009     126,120         62,433     22,000     4,682     215,235  

Emilia Ochoa

   
2010
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 

Chief Financial Officer(5)

    2009     4,500                     4,500  

(1)
Amounts reported represent the compensation cost recognized for financial statement reporting purposes in accordance with FASB ASC 718, Stock-Compensation, utilizing the assumptions discussed in Note 2 and Note 11 to our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, giving effect to estimated forfeitures. Estimated forfeitures are nominal amounts.

(2)
Mr. Robinson was appointed our chief executive officer on October 9, 2009, in connection with the closing of the Merger. Amounts reported include compensation paid to Mr. Robinson by TechniScan Utah prior to October 9, 2009 for 2009.

(3)
Mr. Passey was appointed our chief financial officer on November 4, 2009, and commenced serving in that position on November 9, 2009. For more information, see "Employment Agreements—Steven K. Passey" below.

(4)
Mr. Hanover was appointed as our chief operating officer on October 9, 2009, in connection with the closing of the Merger. Amounts reported include compensation paid to Mr. Hanover by TechniScan Utah prior to October 9, 2009 for 2009. Effective October 26, 2010, Mr. Hanover became an independent contractor instead of an employee. Mr. Hanover maintains his duties and responsibilities as our chief operating officer, and continues to function in that position. As an independent contractor, Mr. Hanover is not eligible to participate in our health insurance, retirement, or cafeteria plans. Mr. Hanover is, however, eligible to participate in our equity compensation plan, and all of his option awards remain vested and fully exercisable in accordance with their terms.

(5)
Ms. Ochoa resigned as our chief executive officer, chief financial officer and president on October 9, 2009, in connection with the closing of the Merger.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

        The following table sets forth certain information concerning the outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2010.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Year-End 2010

Option Awards  
Name
  Number of securities
underlying
unexercised
options (#)
exercisable
  Number of securities
underlying
unexercised
options (#)
unexercisable
  Equity incentive plan
awards: Number of
securities underlying
unexercised unearned
options (#)
  Option
exercise price
($)
  Option
expiration
date
 

David C. Robinson(1)

    84,070             0.70     11/1/11  

    14,000             2.00     2/10/14  

    28,000             1.40     2/10/14  

    42,000             2.00     3/31/14  

    42,000             2.00     6/30/14  

    42,000             2.00     2/3/15  

    15,000             2.00     6/15/15  

    50,000             1.38     3/1/17  

    75,000             1.80     3/11/18  

    50,000             1.80     5/1/18  

    350,000             1.50     6/26/19  

Steven K. Passey

   
10,156

(2)
 
27,344

(2)
 
   
1.50
   
11/9/19
 

    12,500 (3)           1.50     11/9/19  

Barry K. Hanover(1)

   
40,000
   
   
   
0.70
   
2/11/12
 

    60,000             0.70     2/11/12  

    24,000             1.06     1/2/13  

    8,000             2.00     2/10/14  

    22,400             1.40     2/10/14  

    24,000             2.00     3/31/14  

    24,000             2.00     6/30/14  

    24,000             2.00     2/3/15  

    15,000             2.00     6/15/15  

    50,000             1.38     3/1/17  

    50,000             1.80     3/11/18  

    50,000             1.80     5/1/18  

    325,000             1.50     6/26/19  

(1)
The unexercisable option awards granted were to vest as follows: one-fourth of the shares vest one year after the date of grant and thereafter, in 36 equal monthly installments. As of December 15, 2009, all options became vested and fully exercisable.

(2)
Vesting schedule: 48-month vesting schedule, with 25% vesting one year after the date of grant and thereafter in 36 equal monthly installments.

(3)
Option award granted vested after 6 months from date of grant.

Director Compensation for the Year Ended December 31, 2010

        The following table sets forth certain information concerning the compensation of our directors for services rendered in all capacities for us during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. David C.

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Robinson served as a director during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and did not receive any compensation for his service as a director. All compensation paid to Mr. Robinson is reflected in the Executive Compensation tables.

2010 Director Compensation

Name
  Fees earned or
paid in cash ($)
  Option awards
($)(1)
  Total
($)
 

Joseph W. Pepper PhD.

    20,000     82,546     102,546  

Kenneth G. Hungerford II

    20,000     165,091     185,091  

Richard J. Stanley

    20,000     82,546     102,546  

Gerald A. Richardson

    20,000     82,546     102,546  

Cheryl D. Cook

    20,000     165,091     185,091  

(1)
Amounts reported represent the compensation cost recognized for financial statement reporting purposes in accordance with FASB ASC 718, Stock-Compensation, utilizing appropriate assumptions.

Employment Agreements

        Steven K. Passey was appointed Chief Financial Officer of TechniScan in November 2009 and commenced serving in this position on November 9, 2009. In connection with Mr. Passey's appointment, we entered into an employment offer letter with Mr. Passey dated November 4, 2009 (the "Passey Offer Letter").

        The Passey Offer Letter provides for an at-will employment relationship and also provides that Mr. Passey will receive the following compensation and benefits: (1) compensation of $5,000 per each two week period with an increase in compensation to an annual salary of $180,000 upon completion of our subsequent financing round; (2) an incentive stock option grant to purchase 37,500 shares of our common stock, at an exercise price of $1.50 per share, which is scheduled to vest over four years as follows: 25% after 12 months from issuance and the remaining balance in equal monthly installments for 36 months thereafter; and (3) a non-qualified stock option grant to purchase 12,500 shares of our common stock, at an exercise price of $1.50 per share, which is scheduled to vest after six months from issuance. The Passey Offer Letter also outlines other generally available benefits.

        Subsequent to the Passey Offer Letter, the Board approved an increase in Mr. Passey's annual compensation to $180,000, such increase was made at the time we entered into a short-term debt offering.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

        The following table sets forth information as of January 14, 2011, about shares of our common stock outstanding and available for issuance under our equity compensation plan existing as of such date.

 
  Number of securities
to
be issued upon
exercise
of outstanding
options,
warrants and rights
(a)
  Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding warrants
and
rights
  Number of securities
remaining available
for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities in
column(a))
 

2001 Employee Stock Option Plan(1)(2)

    3,692,948   $ 1.34     208,452  

(1)
Plan was approved by the security holders of TechniScan Utah in 2001 for officers, employees, directors and consultants. The plan was subsequently amended pursuant to five separate amendments. The plan was assumed by the Company upon the closing of the Merger.

(2)
The plan authorizes the granting of stock options to purchase shares of our common stock equal to 18% of the total shares of common stock outstanding.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

        The following tables set forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our outstanding common stock as of January 14, 2011 by: (1) each of our directors; (2) each named executive officer; (3) all of our directors and executive officers as a group; and (4) each stockholder known to us as beneficially owning greater than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock. Beneficial ownership means sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to a security. We have been informed that all shares shown are held of record with sole voting and investment power, except as otherwise indicated. To our knowledge, none of the shares reported below are pledged as security. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each of the individuals and entity listed below is c/o TechniScan, Inc., 3216 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106.

Name and Adress of Beneficial Owner
  Number of Shares
Beneficially Owned(1)
  Percent of Class  

David C. Robinson(2)(4)

    983,686     4.38 %

Steven K. Passey(2)(5)

   
25,000
   
*
 

Barry Hanover(6)

   
730,304
   
3.26

%

Kenneth G. Hungerford II(2)(7)

   
1,635,209
   
7.31

%

Richard J. Stanley(2)(8)

   
2,680,254
   
12.06

%

Gerald A. Richardson(2)(9)

   
48,000
   
*
 

Cheryl D. Cook(2)(10)

   
121,250
   
*
 

Joseph W. Pepper, Ph.D.(2)(11)

   
31,250
   
*
 

Esaote S.p.A(3)

   
2,125,001
   
9.80

%

All directors and executive officers as a group (8 persons)

   
6,254,953
   
25.46

%

*
Indicates ownership of less than 1%

(1)
In determining beneficial ownership of our common stock as of a given date, the number of shares shown includes shares of common stock that can be acquired by that person within 60 days from January 14, 2011 upon exercise of options, warrants and/or other convertible or exercisable securities. Each beneficial owner's percentage ownership is determined by assuming that options, warrants and other convertible or exercisable securities that are held by that person (but not those held by any other person) and that are convertible or exercisable within the 60-day period have been exercised. The percentage of outstanding common shares has been calculated based upon 21,674,444 shares of common stock outstanding on January 14, 2011.

(2)
These are the officers and directors of our company.

(3)
Esaote's address is Via Siffredi, 58 16153, Genova, Italy.

(4)
Includes 191,616 shares of common stock held by Mr. Robinson and his wife as joint tenancy with right of survivorship, which Mr. Robinson may be deemed to share voting and investment power with respect to these shares. Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 792,070 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan.

(5)
Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 25,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan and the Passey Offer Letter.

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(6)
Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 716,400 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan.

(7)
Includes 934,473 shares of common stock held by Green & Gold Capital Holdings, LLC, of which Mr. Hungerford is a member and manager, and as such may be deemed to share voting and investment power with respect to these shares. Mr. Hungerford disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by Green & Gold Capital Holdings, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes 9,464 shares of common stock held by TMS Capital Holdings, LLC, of which Mr. Hungerford is a member, and a manager, and shares equal voting and investment power over such shares with Mr. Stanley and Dr. John Klock. Mr. Hungerford disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by TMS Capital Holdings, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 62,500 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan. Includes conversion of notes (principal and interest) and warrants for the purchase of 238,969 and 389,803 shares of common stock, respectively.

(8)
Includes 225,000 shares of common stock held by members of Mr. Stanley's family. Includes 1,485,796 shares of common stock held by Mr. Stanley and his wife as joint tenancy with right of survivorship and his other family members as joint tenancy, which Mr. Stanley may be deemed to share voting and investment power with respect to these shares. Mr. Stanley disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes 9,464 shares of common stock held by TMS Capital Holdings, LLC, of which Mr. Stanley is a member, and a manager, and shares equal voting and investment power over such shares with Mr. Hungerford and Dr. John Klock. Mr. Stanley disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by TMS Capital Holdings, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 31,250 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan. Includes conversion of notes (principal and interest) and warrants for the purchase of 197,793 and 315,177 shares of common stock, respectively.

(9)
Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 31,250 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan.

(10)
All common stock is held by Ms. Cook and her husband as joint tenancy with right of survivorship, and Ms. Cook may be deemed to share voting and investment power with respect to these shares. Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 62,500 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan.

(11)
Includes presently exercisable options for the purchase of 31,250 shares of common stock pursuant to the 2001 Employee Stock Option Plan.

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with Related Persons

Consulting Agreement

        TechniScan Utah entered into a General Consulting Agreement with The Anson Group, dated May 1, 2006. Gerald A. Richardson, who has served on our Board since January 2008, and previously served as a director of TechniScan Utah from October 2001 until August 2002, is the founder, managing partner and Chief Executive Officer of The Anson Group. The Anson Group serves developers, manufacturers and marketers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostic products. Pursuant to the terms of the General Consulting Agreement, The Anson Group's responsibilities were to be described pursuant to various Project Assignments that would become part of the General Consulting Agreement, including assisting TechniScan Utah with submission of its 510(k) application for FDA approval. Payment for services rendered as well as the term of the General Consulting Agreement are pursuant to the Project Assignments, however, either party may terminate the agreement upon 30 days prior written notice or upon breach of the agreement and failure to cure such breach within a 30 day period. TechniScan Utah paid The Anson Group the following for services rendered under the General Consulting Agreement: $18,162 in 2009 and $30,642 in 2008.

Lease

        Prior to entering into a lease in June 2008 for our principal office located at 3216 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, SafeScan and 1011 LLC entered into a Lease Agreement for the property located at 1011 East Murray-Holladay Road, Salt Lake City, Utah, dated September 1, 2003. Pursuant to the Second Addendum to Lease Agreement for 1011 East Murray-Holladay Road, entered into in December 2004, the Lease Agreement was modified such that the parties to the Lease Agreement were TechniScan Utah and 1011 LLC. Gary Barbour, a director of TechniScan Utah from 2001 until his resignation in 2009 was a member of 1011 LLC. Payments made to 1011 LLC, pursuant to that Lease Agreement, in 2008 were $50,000.

Convertible Notes

        From November 2007 through January 2008, TechniScan Utah issued Convertible Subordinated Promissory Notes ("Subordinated Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $510,000 as follows: $25,000 to the Stanley Research Foundation, an entity controlled by Theodore H. Stanley, M.D., a former director of TechniScan Utah; $25,000 to Mary Ann O. Stanley Family Trust, an affiliate of Dr. Stanley; $25,000 to Dr. Stanley and Susan Stanley, joint tenancy with right of survivorship; $162,500 to Richard J. Stanley, a director on our Board; $50,000 to John C. Klock, M.D., a former director of TechniScan Utah, and Cynthia Klock, tenants in common; $162,500 to Green & Gold Capital Holdings, LLC, an entity controlled by Kenneth G. Hungerford II, a director and our Chairman of the Board; $50,000 to Upstill Industries, Ltd., an entity controlled by Gary Barbour, a former director of TechniScan Utah; and $10,000 to Cheryl D. Cook, a director on our Board, and Robert Cook, joint tenancy with right of survivorship. The Subordinated Notes were non-interest bearing and included an automatic conversion feature to convert into common stock of TechniScan Utah. In February 2008, TechniScan Utah converted all of the principal owed under the Subordinated Notes into 566,669 shares of Series E Preferred Stock at a rate of $0.90 per share.

        On March 30, 2010, we issued senior secured convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $250,000 and warrants to purchase 93,284 shares of our common stock to each of the following two members of our Board, Mr. Kenneth G. Hungerford and Richard J. Stanley. The notes and warrants were issued in connection with a private debt offering and the terms of the offering were the result of arm's length negotiations between us and the lead investor, Biotex Pharma Investments LLC, and neither Hungerford nor Stanley were a part of any negotiations in connection with the issuance of the

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notes, the warrants, or the debt offering on behalf of either us, the lead investor, or themselves. Hungerford and Stanley agreed to invest on the same terms as ultimately negotiated by the lead investor and agreed to by the other members of our Board. Prior to the completion of the transaction, neither the Company nor any of its affiliates or officers, directors or their associates had any material relationship with the lead investor, other than in respect of the applicable material definitive agreements and the transactions contemplated therein and related thereto.

        From May 13, 2010 through May 27, 2010, as part of the private debt offering, we issued additional senior secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $150,000 as follows: $100,000 to Kenneth G. Hungerford II and $50,000 to John C. Klock M.D. As part of the purchase of the notes, Kenneth G. Hungerford II and John C. Klock M.D. received warrants to purchase 37,314 and 18,657 shares of our common stock, respectively. We closed this private debt offering May 27, 2010.

        From July 29, 2010 through August 24, 2010 we issued, as part of or the private debt offering, additional senior secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $200,000 as follows: $100,000 to Kenneth G. Hungerford II and $100,000 to Richard J. Stanley. As part of the purchase of the notes, Kenneth G. Hungerford II and Richard J. Stanley received warrants to purchase 37,313 and 37,314, respectively shares of our common stock. We closed this private debt offering on August 24, 2010.

        From November 29, 2010 through December 17, 2010, we issued as part of our private debt offering additional senior secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $100,000 as follows: $50,000 to Kenneth G. Hungerford II, and $50,000 to Richard J. Stanley. As part of the purchase of the Notes, Kenneth G. Hungerford and Richard J. Stanley each received 18,657 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. We closed this private debt offering on December 17, 2010.

        On August 9, 2010, we received $85,000 by issuing a short-term non-convertible/non-secured note to John C. Klock, M.D. The note bears interest at 8% per annum. The principal amount of the note and accrued interest is due in full upon the earlier of: (1) receiving cash proceeds from equipment sales, loans, investments or otherwise in excess of $85,000; (2) the closing of an equity offering where we receive gross proceeds of not less than $2,000,000; or (3) January 31, 2011.

Esaote

        TechniScan Utah and Esaote entered into a Series E Stock Purchase Agreement on February 11, 2008 and a Letter of Undertakings on Possible Amendment Agreement, dated October 28, 2008, in connection with TechniScan Utah's offering of Series E Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, Esaote agreed to purchase up to 10,000,000 shares of the Series E Preferred Stock at a price of $0.90 per share and warrants to purchase up to 375,000 shares of TechniScan Utah's common stock, at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. Esaote's purchase of Series E Preferred Stock was to take place in three separate closings, and at the initial closing, Esaote purchased 3,333,334 shares of TechniScan Utah Series E Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of common stock, for $3,000,000. $2,000,000 of the purchase price was paid in cash and $1,000,000 was paid in the form of an account credit under the Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement between TechniScan Utah and Esaote. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, Esaote was entitled to certain other benefits, including redemption rights for one year following each closing, as applicable, and a right of first refusal and co-sale. These additional rights have been terminated prior to the Merger and are no longer in effect.

        Pursuant to the Esaote OEM Agreement, Esaote provides engineering and design support and original equipment manufacturing prototype equipment and supplies to us. Under Supplement One, Esaote agreed to provide additional components, development services and miscellaneous costs to support the further development of our products ("Supplemental Services"). The Supplemental Services

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are valued at the sum of $1,008,417. Pursuant to Supplement One, Esaote has the choice to be compensated for the value of the Supplemental Services in cash or shares of our common stock in an amount as determined once the Supplemental Services are completed or terminated. The term of the Esaote OEM Agreement commenced on February 11, 2008, continues in effect for a period of 24 months, and has automatically been renewed for a further period of 36 months. As of January 14, 2011, Esaote has not provided any Supplemental Services.

        In connection with the Distribution Agreement and the Market Agreement, we expected to deliver five WBU systems to Esaote for clinical testing and distribution in the European market. We have delivered two prototype systems and Esaote paid us an aggregate of $500,000 to date. Also in connection with these two agreements, Esaote is assisting us with completion of the regulatory approval process in Europe, and is appointed to exclusively promote, market, sell and distribute the WBU system in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine and the CIS (Russian Federation of related countries).

        The Letter of Intent is in regards to a production and supply agreement between us and Esaote concerning the manufacturing of our WBU system. We have not yet agreed upon the terms of the proposed supply agreement, but anticipate doing so by the end of 2010. The Letter of Intent may be terminated by either party at any time, upon 30 business days written notice to the other party.

Other Transactions

        A number of TechniScan Utah's current and former officers and directors and certain entities controlled by them have invested in TechniScan Utah's private offerings of its equity securities during the last three fiscal years. The interest of such related persons, however, arose solely from the ownership of the particular class of equity securities of TechniScan Utah and all holders of such classes of equity securities of TechniScan Utah received the same benefit on a pro rata basis.

Review and Approval of Transactions with Related Persons

        The Board has adopted a written policy for the review and evaluation of all related-party transactions. Under that policy, unless specifically delegated by the Board to another committee of the Board, the Audit Committee is charged with the responsibility of (1) reviewing and evaluating all related-party transactions, or proposed transactions, between the Company and a related person; and (2) reviewing and making recommendations to the full Board, or approving, any contracts or other transactions with current or former executive officers of the Company, including consulting arrangements, employment agreements, change-in-control agreements, termination arrangements, and loans to employees made or guaranteed by the Company. All related-party transactions described above were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee.

Board of Directors

        Holders of our common stock who are former holders of our Series E Preferred Stock have the right to appoint two of our directors. Pursuant to a Voting Agreement, Esaote has the right to select one of these directors. Mr. Richardson was selected to serve as the Esaote appointed director. The other director has not yet been nominated or elected to our Board.

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MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON TECHNISCAN'S COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Market Information

        Our common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "TSNI.OB." Prior to the Merger, effective as of October 9, 2009, there was no established public trading market for our common stock. The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of our common stock for the periods indicated, as adjusted to reflect the 1-for-4 reverse common stock split that became effective June 28, 2010.

 
  High   Low  

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

             
 

2009

             
 

Fourth quarter

  $ 8.00   $ 3.00  

Fiscal Year ended December 31,

             
 

2010

             
 

First quarter

    4.64     3.00  
 

Second quarter

    4.08     2.04  
 

Third quarter

    3.25     0.95  
 

Fourth quarter

    1.30     0.19  

Fiscal Year Ended December 31,

             
 

2011

             
 

First quarter (through January 14, 2011)

    0.25     0.20  

        The OTC Bulletin Board quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.

Holders

        As of the close of business on January 14, 2011, there were approximately 360 holders of record of our common stock.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

        Our transfer agent and registrar is Island Stock Transfer. Our transfer agent is located at 100 Second Avenue South, Suite 300N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 and its telephone number is (727) 289-0010.

Dividends

        We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently expect to use available funds and any future earnings in developing, operating and expanding our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. You should not buy our stock if you are expecting to receive cash dividends.

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EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

        On January 11, 2011, we entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement with Southridge, one of the selling stockholders, pursuant to which we may, from time to time over a two-year period, issue and sell to Southridge up to $10,000,000 of our common stock. We issued Southridge 150,000 shares of our common stock as consideration for entering into the Equity Purchase Agreement with us. These shares are not included in this prospectus.

        We have no obligation to sell any shares of our common stock to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement. Any shares of our common stock we do sell under the Equity Purchase Agreement will be covered by a prospectus supplement specifying, among other things, the number of shares sold and the price per share. There is no limit on how frequently we may sell shares of our common stock to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement.

        The following is a brief summary of certain provisions of the Equity Purchase Agreement, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified by reference in its entirety to the Equity Purchase Agreement.

Terms of Sale

        We may require Southridge to purchase shares of our common stock from time to time under the Equity Purchase Agreement by delivering a put notice specifying the total purchase price for the shares to be purchased (the "Investment Amount"). The initial Investment Amount is not to exceed $100,000 and any subsequent Investment Amount may not be greater than the lesser of (1) $500,000 or (2) 250% of the average dollar volume (closing price multiplied by the trading volume on the OTC Bulletin Board on a trading day) for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the put notice.

        Southridge has committed to purchase our common stock at a price per share equal to 94% of the average of the lowest three daily volume weighted average prices of our common stock reported by Bloomberg Finance, LP during the five consecutive trading day period commencing on the date we deliver Southridge a put notice (the "Valuation Period").

        In the event that during a Valuation Period the closing price on any trading day is more than 20% below the average of the five most recent closing prices prior to the delivery of the put notice (a "Floor Price"), then for each such trading day the parties shall be under no obligation to purchase and sell 1/5th of the Investment Amount specified in the put notice, and the Investment Amount shall accordingly be deemed reduced by such amount. In the event that during a Valuation Period the closing price is below the Floor Price for any two trading days—not necessarily consecutive—then the balance of each party's obligation to purchase and sell the Investment Amount under such put notice shall terminate on such second trading day ("Termination Day"), and the Investment Amount shall be adjusted to include only 1/5th of the initial Investment Amount for each trading day during the Valuation Period prior to the Termination Day that the closing price equals or exceeds the Floor Price.

        Furthermore, subject to the terms and conditions of the Equity Purchase Agreement, at any time or from time to time after the effectiveness of this registration statement, we can notify Southridge in writing of the existence of a potential material event based upon the good faith determination of our Board (the "Blackout Notice"), and Southridge shall not offer or sell any of our securities acquired under the Equity Purchase Agreement from the time the Blackout Notice was provided to Southridge until Southridge receives our written notice that such potential material event has either been disclosed to the public or no longer constitutes a potential material event (a "Blackout Period"). If we deliver a Blackout Notice within 15 trading days commencing the sixth day following a put notice, and the closing price immediately preceding the applicable Blackout Period (the "Old Price") is greater than the closing price on the first trading day immediately following such Blackout Period (the "New Price"), then we are obligated to issue to Southridge a number of additional common shares (the "Blackout Shares") equal to the difference between (i) the product of the number of shares of common

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stock held by Southridge immediately prior to the Blackout Period that were issued pursuant to the most recent put notice (the "Remaining Put Shares"), and the Old Price divided by the New Price; and (ii) the Remaining Put Shares.

Conditions to any Sale and Purchase of Shares

        Our right to deliver a put notice to Southridge, and Southridge's obligation to purchase shares of common stock at any Closing is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

    the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, must be in effect for resale of the shares to be purchased;

    the representations and warranties made by us must be true and correct in all material respects;

    we must have performed all covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Equity Purchase Agreement and the registration rights agreement entered into by us in connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement;

    no statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling, or injunction has been entered that prohibits or has a direct material adverse effect on the transactions under the Equity Purchase Agreement;

    no material adverse development with respect to our business, operations, properties, or financial condition has occurred;

    there has been no suspension of trading in or delisting of our common stock by the SEC, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") or the principal market in which are shares of common stock are traded;

    the shares to be purchased by Southridge must not result in Southridge owning more than 9.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock;

    the shares to be purchased by Southridge must not exceed the amount that may be issued by us under the rules of the principal market in which shares of our common stock are traded;

    we must have no knowledge of any event more likely than not to cause the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, to be suspended or otherwise ineffective; and

    since the date of the put notice for such Closing, there shall not have occurred a subdivision or combination of our common stock, a common stock dividend or distribution, the issuance of options or rights to purchase shares of common stock for a purchase price less than the closing price immediately prior to such issuance, the issuance of securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common stock for consideration less than the closing price in effect immediately prior to such issuance, any other issuance of shares of common stock for consideration lower than the closing price in effect immediately prior to such issuance, or certain distributions of assets or indebtedness or distributions in respect of the sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

        The shares of common stock being offered by the selling stockholders are those (1) that may be issued by us from time to time to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement, and (2) issuable to the selling stockholders upon conversion of the notes and exercise of the warrants. For additional information regarding the Equity Purchase Agreement see "Equity Purchase Agreement." For additional information regarding the issuance of the notes and the warrants, see "Description of Securities—Private Placement of Notes and Warrants." We are registering the shares of common stock pursuant to the provisions of registration rights agreements we entered into with the selling stockholders in order to permit the selling stockholders to offer the shares for resale from time to time.

        Except for the ownership of the notes and the warrants issued pursuant to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, Biotex Pharma Investments LLC, Danal International Trading Corp., Felix M. Lopez, Jr. and Lou Schiliro have not had any material relationship with us within the past three years. Messrs. Hungerford, Stanley, Klock, Jandernoa, Mattes, J. Landstra and Ms. M. Landstra had been TechniScan Utah shareholders, and Messrs. Hungerford and Stanley are currently members of our Board. Except for the transactions contemplated by the Equity Purchase Agreement, Southridge has not had any material relationship with us within the past three years.

        The table below lists the selling stockholders and other information regarding the beneficial ownership (as determined under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the "Exchange Act")) of the shares of common stock held by each of the selling stockholders. The first column lists the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by the selling stockholders, based on their respective ownership of shares of common stock, options, notes and warrants, as of January 14, 2011, assuming conversion of the notes and exercise of the options and warrants held by each such selling stockholder on that date but taking account of any limitations on conversion and exercise set forth therein.

        The second column lists all of the shares of common stock that the selling stockholders may offer under this prospectus, and does not take in account any limitations on (1) conversion of the notes set forth therein or (2) exercise of the warrants set forth therein.

        In accordance with the terms of a registration rights agreement with the holders of the notes and the warrants, this prospectus generally covers the resale of the sum of (1) the maximum number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes and (2) the maximum number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants, in each case, determined as if the outstanding notes and warrants were converted or exercised (as the case may be) in full (without regard to any limitations on conversion or exercise contained therein) as of the trading day immediately preceding the date this registration statement was initially filed with the SEC. Because the conversion price of the notes and the exercise price of the warrants may be adjusted, the number of shares that will actually be issued may be more or less than the number of shares being offered by this prospectus. The third column assumes the sale of all of the shares offered by the selling stockholders pursuant to this prospectus.

        Under the terms of the notes and the warrants, a selling stockholder may not convert the notes or exercise the warrants to the extent (but only to the extent) such selling stockholder or any of its affiliates would beneficially own a number of shares of our common stock which would exceed 4.9% or 9.9% (as applicable) absent waiver of such restriction upon 61 days' notice from such selling stockholder. The number of shares in the first column reflects these limitations. The selling stockholders may sell all, some or none of their shares in this offering. See "Plan of Distribution."

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Name of Selling Stockholder
  Number of Shares
of Common Stock
Owned Prior to
Offering
  Maximum Number
of Shares of
Common Stock to
be Offered Pursuant to
this Prospectus
  Number of Shares
of Common Stock
Owned After
Offering
 

Biotex Pharma Investments LLC

    1,052,561     1,052,561      

Danal International Trading Corp.

   
209,876
   
209,876
   
 

Kenneth G. Hungerford II

   
1,635,209
   
683,236
   
951,973
 

Richard J. Stanley

   
2,680,254
   
557,434
   
2,122,820
 

Michael J. Jandernoa

   
1,250,821
   
439,331
   
811,490
 

Edward C. Mattes, Jr.

   
90,168
   
12,501
   
77,667
 

John C. Klock, M.D.

   
416,158
   
143,472
   
272,686
 

Felix M. Lopez, Jr.

   
12,496
   
12,496
   
 

Jerrold Landstra

   
182,480
   
62,480
   
120,000
 

Marlene J. Landstra

   
182,480
   
62,480
   
120,000
 

Louis Schiliro

   
287,138
   
287,138
   
 

Southridge Partners II, LP

   
150,000

(1)
 
17,618,537

(2)
 
150,000
 

(1)
This number represents the 150,000 shares of common stock we issued to Southridge on January 11, 2011 as consideration for entering into the Equity Purchase Agreement with us. In accordance with Rule 13d-3(d) under the Exchange Act, we have excluded from the number of shares beneficially owned prior to the offering all of the shares that Southridge may be required to purchase under the Equity Purchase Agreement because the issuance of such shares is solely at our discretion and is subject to certain conditions, the satisfaction of all of which are outside of Southridge's control, including the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part becoming and remaining effective. Furthermore, the maximum dollar value of each put of common stock to Southridge is subject to certain agreed upon threshold limitations set forth in the Equity Purchase Agreement, one of which is based on a percentage of the closing price of our common stock at the time of the put notice and the average daily trading volume of our common stock for a period prior to the put notice. Also, under the terms of the Equity Purchase Agreement, we may not issue shares of our common stock to Southridge to the extent that Southridge or any of its affiliates would, at any time, beneficially own more than 9.9% of our outstanding common stock.

(2)
Assumes we sell this number of shares of our common stock to Southridge pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement.

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

        We are registering (1) shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes and exercise of the warrants to permit the resale of these shares of common stock by the selling stockholder from time to time after the date of this prospectus, and (2) shares of common stock that may be issued by us from time to time to Southridge under the Equity Purchase Agreement to permit the resale of these shares of common stock by the selling stockholder form time to time after the date of this prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the selling stockholders of the shares of common stock. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the shares of common stock.

        The selling stockholders may sell all or a portion of the shares of common stock held by them and offered hereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If the shares of common stock are sold through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, the selling stockholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agent's commissions. The shares of common stock may be sold in one or more transactions at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale or at negotiated prices. These sales may be effected in transactions, which may involve crosses or block transactions, pursuant to one or more of the following methods:

    on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted at the time of sale;

    in the over-the-counter market;

    in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market;

    through the writing or settlement of options, whether such options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise;

    ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

    block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;

    purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

    an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

    privately negotiated transactions;

    short sales made after the date the Registration Statement is declared effective by the Commission;

    broker-dealers may agree with the selling securityholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;

    a combination of any such methods of sale; and

    any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

        The selling stockholders may also sell shares of common stock under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus. In addition, the selling stockholders may transfer the shares of common stock by other means not described in this prospectus. If the selling stockholders effect such transactions by selling shares of common stock to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholders or commissions from purchasers of the shares of common stock for whom they may act as agent or to whom they may sell as principal (which discounts, concessions or commissions as to particular underwriters, broker-dealers or

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agents may be in excess of those customary in the types of transactions involved). In effecting sales, broker-dealers that are engaged by selling stockholder may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate. In connection with sales of the shares of common stock or otherwise, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers, which may in turn engage in short sales of the shares of common stock in the course of hedging in positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell shares of common stock short and deliver shares of common stock covered by this prospectus to close out short positions and to return borrowed shares in connection with such short sales. The selling stockholders may also loan or pledge shares of common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell such shares.

        The selling stockholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the notes, warrants or shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time pursuant to this prospectus or any amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act amending, if necessary, the list of selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus. The selling stockholders also may transfer, donate and pledge the shares of common stock in other circumstances in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.

        Southridge is an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. Any broker-dealers or agents who participate in the distribution of the shares of common stock by the selling stockholders may also be deemed to be "underwriters," and any profits on the sale of the shares of common stock by them and any discounts, commissions or concessions received by any such broker-dealers or agents may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. To our knowledge, Southridge has not entered into any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any particular broker-dealer or market maker with respect to the shares of common stock offered by hereby, nor do we know the identity of the broker-dealers or market makers that may participate in the resale of the shares. Because Southridge is, and any other selling stockholder, broker-dealer or agent may be deemed to be, an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act, Southridge will (and any other selling stockholder, broker-dealer or agent may) be subject to the perspective delivery requirements of the Securities Act and may be subject to certain statutory liabilities of the Securities Act (including, without limitation, Sections 11, 12 and 17 thereof) and Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act.

        At the time a particular offering of the shares of common stock is made, a prospectus supplement, if required, will be distributed, which will set forth the aggregate amount of shares of common stock being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name or names of any broker-dealers or agents, any discounts, commissions and other terms constituting compensation from the selling stockholders and any discounts, commissions or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to broker-dealers.

        The selling stockholders and any other person participating in such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, to the extent applicable, Regulation M of the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares of common stock by the selling stockholders and any other participating person. To the extent applicable, Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares of common stock to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the shares of common stock and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock.

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        Under the securities laws of some states, the shares of common stock may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the shares of common stock may not be sold unless such shares have been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is complied with.

        There can be no assurance that any selling stockholder will sell any or all of the shares of common stock registered pursuant to the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part.

        We will pay all expenses of the registration of the shares of common stock pursuant to the registration rights agreements, including, without limitation, SEC filing fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or "blue sky" laws; provided, however, a selling stockholder will pay all underwriting discounts and selling commissions, if any. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain liabilities, including some liabilities under the Securities Act, in accordance with the registration rights agreements or, if such indemnity is unavailable, to contribute amounts required to be paid in respect of such liabilities. The selling stockholders have agreed to indemnify us against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, that may arise from any written information furnished to us by the selling stockholder specifically for use in this prospectus, in accordance with the registration rights agreements or, if such indemnity is unavailable, to contribute amounts required to be paid in respect of such liabilities.

        Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers, and controlling persons, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC this indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore, unenforceable.

        Once sold under the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, the shares of common stock will be freely tradable in the hands of persons other than our affiliates.

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

Common Stock

        Under our Certificate of Incorporation, we are authorized to issue 150,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value. The par value and number of authorized shares of our common stock were not affected by the 1-for-4 reverse common stock split that became effective June 28, 2010. Only our issued and outstanding shares were reduced.

        As of January 14, 2011, there were 21,674,444 shares of our common stock outstanding and 3,692,948 outstanding options to purchase our common stock. The shares are held of record by approximately 360 stockholders.

        Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders. Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive their proportionate share of dividends, if any, declared from time to time by the Board out of funds legally available for that purpose.

        In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of our common stock are entitled to their proportionate share of all assets remaining after payment of our debt or other liabilities. Our common stock has no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. No redemption or sinking fund provisions apply to our common stock.

        Prior to the Merger, TechniScan Utah's outstanding securities included common stock and preferred stock, and warrants and options to purchase common stock. The outstanding TechniScan Utah preferred stock was issued as Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the Conversion, all of TechniScan Utah's authorized preferred stock and all rights and privileges in connection therewith were extinguished. Pursuant to the Conversion, each share of TechniScan Utah's issued and outstanding preferred stock and each warrant was converted into that number of shares of our common stock, based upon conversion ratios.

Private Placement of Notes and Warrants

March 2010 Offering

        On March 30, 2010, we entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement with five accredited investors pursuant to which the investors purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes ("Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $1,850,000. Of this amount $500,000 was received from members of our Board. From May 13, 2010 through May 27, 2010, an additional $700,000 was purchased by nine accredited investors. Of this amount $100,000 was received from a member of our Board, who originally entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement on March 30, 2010.

        The Notes are due and payable on September 30, 2010, together with accrued interest at the rate of 10% per annum, unless the principal amount of a note is converted into shares of our common stock, in which case interest is payable on the principal at a rate of 12% per annum. We are recording interest at 12%. At our option, upon at least five business days prior notice to the investors, we may prepay all of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the Notes subject to a prepayment charge of 10% of the principal amount of the Notes. The notes are convertible in whole or in part at any time at the option of the holder of the Note into the number of shares equal to the principal amount of the Note and all accrued interest divided by $2.68, subject to customary adjustments as set forth in the Notes for stock splits, stock dividends, etc. In addition, in the event that we receive cash investments from one or more investors in one or more transactions for gross proceeds of not less than $5 million in exchange for the issuance of shares or any other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for shares at any time between March 30, 2010 and September 30, 2010, including in this

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offering, the Notes are convertible into shares at the same price (if lower than $2.68 per share) and on the same terms as the investors in the other equity raise.

        In conjunction with the Notes, we issued warrants ("Warrants") to investors to purchase an aggregate of 951,499 shares of our common stock. The exercise price per share is $2.68, subject to customary adjustments as set forth in the Warrant for stock splits, stock dividends, etc. The Warrants will expire five years from the date of the grant.

        The Notes and Warrants contain a provision which adjusts the exercise price of the Notes and Warrants if we issue or sell common stock or securities convertible into common stock at a price per share, or equivalent price per share lower than $2.68. We assessed the terms of the Notes and Warrants in accordance with ASC Topic 815-40, and determined that the underlying terms of the Notes and Warrants are not indexed to our common stock. Therefore, the conversion option and the warrants are accounted for as an embedded derivative and as a derivative, respectively, and are valued at fair value at the date of issuance and each subsequent interim period.

        Pursuant to certain prepayment provisions set forth in the Notes, including our failure to file a registration statement covering the "resale" of all of the shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes and exercise of the Warrants by May 31, 2010, the investors have the right, at the investors' option, to require us to prepay all or a portion of the Notes in cash at a price equal to the greater of (1) 125% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes plus all accrued and unpaid interest and (2) the aggregate principal amount of the Notes plus all accrued and unpaid interest, divided by the conversion price on the date the investor demands payment, pursuant to this provision or the date the payment is actually made by us to the investor pursuant to this provision, whichever is less, multiplied by the daily volume weighted average price of our common stock on the greater of either of the two dates used to determine the conversion price in connection with a payment pursuant to this provision. The fair value of the prepayment penalties is included in the embedded derivative liability.

        Furthermore, in connection with the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, we granted the investors a security interest in all of our personal property now owned or hereafter acquired pursuant to a Security Agreement and a Patent, Trademark and Copyright Agreement. On May 27, 2010, we completed the private note offering and all offering activity in connection therewith was terminated. This prospectus supersedes any offering materials used in the completed private note offering.

July 2010 Offering

        From July 29, 2010 through August 24, 2010, two members of our Board purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes in the amount of $200,000. In conjunction with the notes, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 74,627 shares of our common stock. Except as adjusted for the later issuance date, the note and warrant have the same material terms as the senior secured convertible promissory notes and the common stock purchase warrants, respectively, we issued pursuant to a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement and other investment documents in connection with our March 2010 Offering. On August 24, 2010, we completed the private note offering and all offering activity in connection therewith was terminated. This prospectus supersedes any offering materials used in the completed private note offering.

November 2010 Offering

        From November 29, 2010 through December 17, 2010, two members of our Board purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes in the amount of $100,000. In conjunction with the notes, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 37,314 shares of our common stock. Except as adjusted for the later issuance date, the note and warrant have the same material terms as the amended senior secured convertible promissory notes and the amended common stock purchase warrants, respectively, we issued pursuant to a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement and other investment documents in

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connection with our March 2010 Offering. On December 17, 2010, we completed the private note offering and all offering activity in connection therewith was terminated. This prospectus supersedes any offering material used in the completed private offering.

Shares Eligible for Future Sale

        There is a very minimal public market for our common stock. We cannot predict how liquid the market for our common stock might become. Our common stock will likely be thinly traded compared to larger, more widely known companies.

        Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, under the symbol "TSNI.OB." On January 14, 2011, the last sale price of our common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.22. Should our common stock be suspended from the OTC Bulletin Board, the trading price of our common stock could suffer, the trading market for our common stock may be less liquid and our common stock price may be subject to increased volatility.

        The Merger Shares and Merger Option Shares are eligible for resale under Rule 144. Only 6,473,254 of the Merger Shares and 2,084,970 of the Merger Option Shares are held by our directors, executive officers and principal stockholders and are subject to volume and other restrictions of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.

        The shares of common stock outstanding that are deemed to be "restricted securities" (as that term is defined under Rule 144) or that are owned by our affiliates may only be sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, in compliance with the exemption provisions of Rule 144 or pursuant to another exemption under the Securities Act. Restricted shares and shares of common stock held by our affiliates that are not "restricted" will be eligible for sale under Rule 144, subject to certain volume and manner of sale limitations prescribed by Rule 144. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons whose shares are required to be aggregated), including a person who may be deemed an "affiliate" of ours, who has beneficially owned restricted securities for at least six months may sell, within any three-month period, a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of: (1) 1% of the then outstanding shares of common stock; or (2) the average weekly trading volume of the common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on which notice of such sale was filed under Rule 144. Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain requirements as to the manner of sale, notice and availability of current public information about us. A person who is not deemed to have been an affiliate of ours at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale by such person, and who has beneficially owned the restricted shares for at least six months, is entitled to sell such shares under Rule 144 without regard to any of the restrictions described above.

        Following this offering, we cannot predict the effect, if any, that the availability for sale of shares held by our current stockholders will have on the market price from time to time. Nevertheless, sales by our current stockholders of a substantial number of shares of common stock in the public market could materially and adversely affect the market price for our common stock. In addition, the availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock acquired through the exercise of outstanding stock options or warrants could materially adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Indemnification and Limited Liability

        Our Certificate of Incorporation requires us to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, including in circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise discretionary under Delaware law.

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in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the corporation's request in such a capacity for another entity against expenses (including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the action, suit or proceeding. The power to indemnify applies (1) if such person is successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding or (2) if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The power to indemnify applies to actions brought by or in the right of the corporation as well, but only to the extent of defense expenses (including attorneys fees but excluding amounts paid in settlement), actually and reasonably incurred and not to any satisfaction of judgment or settlement of the claim itself, and with the further limitation that in such actions no indemnification shall be made in the event of any adjudication of negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duties to the corporation, unless a court believes that in light of all the circumstances indemnification should apply.

        Our bylaws provide that we may indemnify and advance expenses to an employee, fiduciary, or agent of ours, whether or not they are a director or officer of ours, to the fullest extent permitted by law and if provided for by specific action of the Board, or contract.

        Our Certificate of Incorporation also eliminates personal liability of our directors to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability: (1) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders; (2) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (3) pursuant to Section 174 of the DGCL; or (4) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

        On March 19, 2010, we entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors as well as Messrs. Passey, Hanover and Klock. Pursuant to these agreements, we have agreed to hold harmless and indemnify these directors and officers to the full extent authorized or permitted by Delaware law against certain expenses (including attorneys fees) and other liabilities such as judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by these individuals in connection with certain proceedings if they acted in good faith and in a manner they believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that such conduct was unlawful. The agreements also provide for the advancement of expenses (including attorneys fees) to these individuals subject to specified conditions. Under these agreements, we will not indemnify these individuals for expenses or other amounts for which Delaware law prohibits indemnification. The obligations under these agreements continue during the period in which these individuals are our directors or officers and continue thereafter so long as these individuals shall be subject to any proceeding by reason of their service to us, whether or not they are serving in any such capacity at the time the liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification can be provided under the agreements.


DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES

        Insofar as indemnification for liabilities under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the above provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the

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question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


LEGAL MATTERS

        The validity of the securities in this offering will be passed upon for us by Greenberg Traurig, P.A., Boca Raton, Florida.


EXPERTS

        The financial statements included in this prospectus have been audited by Tanner LC, independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in its report appearing elsewhere herein and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of that firm as experts in auditing and accounting.


WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

        We are subject to the informational reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, which requires us to file annual, quarterly, and current reports and other information with the SEC. We are not required to deliver our annual report to our stockholders, and we do not intend to otherwise voluntarily send our annual report to our stockholders. The SEC maintains a website that contains our annual reports and other reports and information we are required to file electronically with the SEC. The public may inspect our filings over the Internet at the SEC's home page at www.sec.gov. The public may also read and copy any document we file at the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by the public by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our website address is www.tsni.com. Information contained on our website does not constitute a part of this prospectus.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008

   
F-3
 

Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the period from January 1, 2002 (inception of development stage) through December 31, 2009

   
F-4
 

Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the period from January 1, 2002 (inception of development stage) through December 31, 2009

   
F-5
 

Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the period from January 1, 2002 (inception of development stage) through December 31, 2009

   
F-8
 

Notes to Financial Statements

   
F-10
 

Unaudited Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

   
F-27
 

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from January 1, 2002 (inception of development stage) through September 30, 2010

   
F-28
 

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from January 1, 2002 (inception of development stage) through September 30, 2010

   
F-29
 

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

   
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders
TechniScan, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of TechniScan, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009 and for the period from January 1, 2002 (date of inception of development stage) through December 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of TechniScan, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009, and for the period from January 1, 2002 (date of inception of development stage) through December 31, 2009 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

        The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As reflected in the financial statements and as discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception, has negative working capital and an accumulated deficit, and is dependent on additional debt or equity financing in order to continue its operations. These conditions, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding those matters are also discussed in Note 1. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

/s/ TANNER LC

Salt Lake City, Utah

March 19, 2010, except for the matters discussed in Note 12,
for which the date is July 28, 2010

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

BALANCE SHEETS

 
  December 31,  
 
  2009   2008  

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 232,706   $ 269,192  
 

Prepaid expenses

    271,209     152,467  
           
   

Total current assets

    503,915     421,659  

Property and equipment, net

    617,142     85,608  

Deposits

    28,153     28,153  
           
     

Total assets

  $ 1,149,210   $ 535,420  
           

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

             

Current liabilities:

             
 

Accounts payable

  $ 472,367   $ 118,984  
 

Accrued liabilities

    670,638     174,856  
 

Related-party customer deposits

    260,000     180,000  
           
   

Total current liabilities

    1,403,005     473,840  

Deferred rent

    139,330     98,546  

Accrued software license fees

    250,000      
           
     

Total liabilities

    1,792,335     572,386  
           

Commitments

             

Stockholders' deficit:

             
 

Series D convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value: 0 and 8,525,570 shares authorized; 0 and 8,525,570 shares outstanding, respectively

        8,526  
 

Series E convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value: 0 and 20,000,000 shares authorized; 0 and 4,949,175 shares outstanding, respectively

        4,949  
 

Common stock, $.001 par value: 150,000,000 shares authorized; 20,724,446 and 8,532,182 shares outstanding, respectively

    20,724     8,532  
 

Additional paid-in-capital

    24,524,019     21,692,491  
 

Accumulated deficit prior to development stage

    (389,393 )   (389,393 )
 

Accumulated deficit during development stage

    (24,798,475 )   (21,362,071 )
           
   

Total stockholders' deficit

    (643,125 )   (36,966 )
           
     

Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit

  $ 1,149,210   $ 535,420  
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
   
   
  For the Period
From
January 1, 2002
(inception of
development stage)
Through
December 31, 2009
 
 
  For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
 
  2009   2008  

Revenues:

                   
 

Government grant

  $ 861,091   $ 653,061   $ 3,045,464  
 

Related-party research

    120,000     120,000     240,000  
               
   

Total revenues

    981,091     773,061     3,285,464  
               

Operating expenses:

                   
 

Selling, general and administrative

    2,179,718     1,700,878     12,963,585  
 

Research and development

    1,610,562     2,817,754     12,847,757  
 

Direct grant

    622,349     518,150     1,875,156  
               
   

Total operating expenses

    4,412,629     5,036,782     27,686,498  
               
     

Loss from operations

    (3,431,538 )   (4,263,721 )   (24,401,034 )

Interest income

    1,348     18,399     55,813  

Interest expense

    (6,214 )   (757 )   (455,715 )

Gain on sale of property and equipment

        2,461     2,461  
               

Net loss

  $ (3,436,404 ) $ (4,243,618 ) $ (24,798,475 )
               

Net loss per common share (basic and diluted)

  $ (0.30 ) $ (0.53 )      
                 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)

    11,516,242     8,052,022        
                 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 
  Preferred Stock   Common Stock    
   
   
 
 
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
   
 
 
  Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Total  

Balance, as of January 1, 2002

    8,058,488   $ 8,059     932,714   $ 933   $ 548,548   $ (389,393 ) $ 168,147  

Issuance of Series A preferred stock (at $0.20 per share)

    1,600,000     1,600             318,400         320,000  

Issuance of Series B preferred stock (at $0.30 per share)

    5,968,335     5,968             1,784,532         1,790,500  

Issuance of common stock for services (at $0.49 per share)

            71,429     71     34,929         35,000  

Stock-based compensation

                    37,143         37,143  

Net loss

                        (1,625,040 )   (1,625,040 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2002

    15,626,823     15,627     1,004,143     1,004     2,723,552     (2,014,433 )   725,750  

Issuance of common stock (at $2.00 and $3.00 per share)

            235,284     235     525,334         525,569  

Stock-based compensation

                    56,369         56,369  

Net loss

                        (1,838,611 )   (1,838,611 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2003

    15,626,823     15,627     1,239,427     1,239     3,305,255     (3,853,044 )   (530,923 )

Issuance of common stock (at $2.00 per share)

            2,344,001     2,344     4,685,656         4,688,000  

Conversion of note payable and accrued interest to common stock (at $2.00 per share)

            246,804     247     493,360         493,607  

Stock-based compensation

                    50,136         50,136  

Net loss

                        (3,157,701 )   (3,157,701 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2004

    15,626,823     15,627     3,830,232     3,830     8,534,407     (7,010,745 )   1,543,119  

Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (at $2.00 and $3.00 per share)

    (15,626,823 )   (15,627 )   3,125,369     3,125     12,502          

Issuance of common stock (at $2.00 and $3.00 per share)

            1,094,000     1,094     2,593,406         2,594,500  

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (at $0.84 per share)

            52,400     53     43,907         43,960  

Stock-based compensation

                    20,700         20,700  

Proceeds from debt allocated to common stock warrants and beneficial conversion features

                    213,334         213,334  

Common stock warrants issued to non-employees

                    15,893         15,893  

Net loss

                        (4,986,234 )   (4,986,234 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2005

      $     8,102,001   $ 8,102   $ 11,434,149   $ (11,996,979 ) $ (554,728 )
                               

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Continued)

 
  Preferred Stock   Common Stock    
   
   
 
 
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
   
 
 
  Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Total  

Balance, as of December 31, 2005

      $     8,102,001   $ 8,102   $ 11,434,149   $ (11,996,979 ) $ (554,728 )

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs of $25,489 (at $0.80, $2.00 and $3.00 per share)

            607,733     608     1,212,103         1,212,711  

Issuance of Series D preferred stock, net of issuance costs of $38,024 (at $0.75 per share)

    1,540,682     1,541             1,115,948         1,117,489  

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options (at $1.34 per share)

            4,959     5     6,616         6,621  

Stock-based compensation

                    53,600         53,600  

Re-pricing of common stock warrants issued to non-employees

                    70,695         70,695  

Re-pricing of common stock warrants issued to employees

                    537,545         537,545  

Conversion of note payable and accrued interest to Series D preferred stock (at $0.75 per share)

    2,157,630     2,157             1,616,067         1,618,224  

Net loss

                        (3,710,137 )   (3,710,137 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2006

    3,698,312     3,698     8,714,693   $ 8,715   $ 16,046,723     (15,707,116 )   352,020  

Issuance of Series D preferred stock, net of issuance costs of $27,343 (at $0.75 per share)

    1,570,327     1,570             1,148,833         1,150,403  

Conversion of common stock to Series D preferred stock (at $3.00 per share)

    3,256,931     3,258     (1,006,733 )   (1,007 )   (2,251 )        

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock warrants (at $0.10 per share)

            100,918     101     9,991         10,092  

Stock-based compensation

                    62,483         62,483  

Net loss

                        (1,800,730 )   (1,800,730 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2007

    8,525,570     8,526     7,808,878     7,809     17,265,779     (17,507,846 )   (225,732 )

Issuance of Series E preferred stock for cash, net of issuance costs of $112,034 (at $0.90 per share)

    3,282,506     3,282             2,838,939         2,842,221  

Issuance of Series E preferred stock for future services (at $0.90 per share)

    1,111,111     1,111             998,889         1,000,000  

Conversion of notes payable to Series E preferred stock (at $0.90 per share)

    555,558     556             499,444         500,000  

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock warrants (at $0.10 per share)

            723,304     723     71,609         72,332  

Stock-based compensation

                    17,831         17,831  

Net loss

                        (4,243,618 )   (4,243,618 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2008

    13,474,745   $ 13,475     8,532,182   $ 8,532   $ 21,692,491   $ (21,751,464 ) $ (36,966 )
                               

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Continued)

 
  Preferred Stock   Common Stock    
   
   
 
 
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
   
 
 
  Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Total  

Balance, as of December 31, 2008

    13,474,745   $ 13,475     8,532,182   $ 8,532   $ 21,692,491   $ (21,751,464 ) $ (36,966 )

Common shares issued to stockholders of Castillo, Inc. in connection with the Merger

            2,250,000     2,250     (2,250 )        

Capital contribution

                    65,000         65,000  

Repurchase and cancellation of common stock

            (750,000 )   (750 )   (64,250 )       (65,000 )

Issuance of common stock for services in connection with the Merger (at $1.50 per share)

            250,000     250     374,750         375,000  

Cancellation of dissenters common stock (at $1.50 per share)

            (180,908 )   (181 )   (271,181 )       (271,362 )

Issuance of Series E preferred stock for cash, net of issuance costs of $6,866 (at $0.90 per share)

    1,542,466     1,542             1,379,812         1,381,354  

Issuance of common stock for cash, net of issuance costs of $28,233 (at $1.50 per share)

            588,615     589     853,988         854,577  

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock warrants (at $0.10 per share)

            262,715     263     26,008         26,271  

Issuance of common stock for future services (at $6.00 per share)

            37,500     37     224,963         225,000  

Conversion of Series D preferred stock to common stock (at $1.50 per share)

    (8,525,570 )   (8,526 )   4,689,064     4,689     3,837          

Conversion of Series E preferred stock to common stock (at $1.80 per share)

    (6,491,641 )   (6,491 )   3,894,985     3,895     2,596          

Conversion of common stock warrants to common stock (at $0.10 and $1.50 per share)

            1,150,293     1,150     (1,150 )        

Stock-based compensation

                    239,405         239,405  

Net loss

                        (3,436,404 )   (3,436,404 )
                               

Balance, as of December 31, 2009

      $     20,724,446   $ 20,724   $ 24,524,019   $ (25,187,868 ) $ (643,125 )
                               

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
   
   
  For the Period From
January 1, 2002
(inception of
development stage)
Through
December 31, 2009
 
 
  For the Year Ended  
 
  December 31,
2009
  December 31,
2008
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                   
 

Net loss

  $ (3,436,404 ) $ (4,243,618 ) $ (24,798,475 )
 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

                   
   

Depreciation and amortization

    81,489     44,040     501,947  
   

Impairment of intangible assets

            14,179  
   

Gain on sale of property and equipment

        (2,461 )   (2,461 )
   

Non-cash interest expense

            383,610  
   

Issuance of common stock for services

    375,000         375,000  
   

Stock-based compensation

    239,405     17,831     1,126,101  
   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                   
     

Accounts receivable

            267  
     

Government grant receivables

        83,345      
     

Inventory

            61,649  
     

Prepaid expenses

    106,258     864,757     925,637  
     

Other assets

        (25,653 )    
     

Accounts payable

    353,383     (23,524 )   463,447  
     

Accrued liabilities

    224,420     (11,289 )   330,820  
     

Related-party customer deposits

    80,000     180,000     260,000  
     

Deferred rent

    40,784     98,546     139,330  
     

Other liabilities

    250,000         250,000  
               
       

Net cash used in operating activities

    (1,685,665 )   (3,018,026 )   (19,968,949 )
               

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                   
 

Proceeds from investments

        213,112      
 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

        4,000     4,000  
 

Purchase of property and equipment

    (613,023 )   (57,661 )   (1,016,814 )
               
       

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (613,023 )   159,451     (1,012,814 )
               

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                   
 

Principal payments on debt

            (79,292 )
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants, and from the issuance of stock, net of issuance costs

    2,262,202     2,914,553     18,748,587  
 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes

            2,400,000  
               
       

Net cash provided by financing activities

    2,262,202     2,914,553     21,069,295  
               

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (36,486 )   55,978     87,532  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    269,192     213,214     145,174  
               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 232,706   $ 269,192   $ 232,706  
               

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

 
   
   
  For the Period From
January 1, 2002
(inception of
development stage)
Through
December 31, 2009
 
 
  For the Year Ended  
 
  December 31,
2009
  December 31,
2008
 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

                   
   

Cash paid for interest

  $ 183   $ 110   $ 13,767  
   

Cash paid for income taxes

    100     100     800  

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and

                   
 

Financing Activities:

                   
   

Common stock issued to stockholders of Castillo, Inc. in connection with the Merger

  $ 6,000   $   $ 6,000  
   

Issuance of common stock for future services

    225,000         225,000  
   

Conversion of preferred stock and common stock warrants to common stock

    38,937         38,937  
   

Dissenter shares cancelled in connection with the Merger

    271,362           271,362  
   

Issuance of Series E convertible preferred stock for future services

        1,000,000     1,000,000  
   

Conversion of notes payable, including accrued interest, to preferred stock

        500,000     2,611,831  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Merger and Development Stage Activities

        TechniScan, Inc. (the "Company") (formerly known as Castillo, Inc. or "Castillo") was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on February 2, 2007. The Company changed its state of incorporation from the state of Nevada to the state of Delaware on October 8, 2009.

        On October 9, 2009, as discussed in Note 3, TechniScan Acquisition, Inc., a Utah corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("TechniScan Acquisition"), was merged with and into TechniScan, Inc., a Utah corporation ("TechniScan Utah"). TechniScan Utah was then immediately merged into the Company (collectively referred to as the "Merger"). Pursuant to the Merger, the Company succeeded to the business of TechniScan Utah as its sole line of business and changed its name to TechniScan, Inc. The Merger has been accounted for as a recapitalization of TechniScan Utah, and the historical financial statements prior to the Merger are those of TechniScan Utah.

        TechniScan Utah was incorporated in 1984 for the purpose of conducting research on advanced ultrasound imaging and inverse scatter technology. The Company is in the development stage, as defined by Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") subtopic 915-10, Development Stage Entities, as it has not generated significant revenues. The development stage began January 1, 2002, when the Company was capitalized for research, development and commercialization of innovative medical imaging products for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.

        The Company's commercial focus is the development of an ultrasound-based product known as the Whole Breast Ultrasound ("WBU") system that is expected to provide radiologists with unique information about the bulk properties of tissue in the breast as well as clear images of the tissue structure.

Going Concern Considerations

        Since entering the development stage, the Company has not generated revenues in excess of expenses and has been dependent on government grants and equity raised from individual investors to sustain its operations. The WBU system has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for commercial sale. Therefore, the Company has not generated any revenues from non-research product sales. The Company has incurred losses and used cash in operating activities since entering the development stage. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $25,187,868 and negative working capital of $899,090. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

        The Company's plans to address its liquidity issues include the (1) sale of debt and equity securities, (2) collaboration with third parties to accelerate the introduction of product and services into the market, and (3) continued focus on addressing approval by the FDA of the Company's product and services for commercial sale.

        There can be no assurance that the Company's planned sales of debt and equity securities, its collaborative efforts, or its effort to obtain FDA approval will be successful or that the Company will

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Continued)


have the ability to commercialize its imaging system and ultimately attain profitability. The Company's long-term viability as a going concern is dependent on three key factors:

    The Company's ability to obtain adequate sources of debt or equity funding to meet current commitments and fund the commercialization of its imaging system.

    The ability of the Company to obtain regulatory approval from the FDA and other regulatory agencies for commercial distribution of the WBU system.

    The ability of the Company to achieve adequate profitability and cash flows to sustain its operations.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

        The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Accounting Standards Codification

        The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") that became the single official source of authoritative GAAP (other than guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")), superseding existing FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA"), Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") and related literature. All other literature is considered non-authoritative. The ASC does not change GAAP; it introduces a new structure that is organized in an accessible online research system. The ASC became effective for the Company on July 1, 2009.

Use of Estimates

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Equivalents

        For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents totaled $130,028 and $153,534 as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and consisted of money market funds.

Concentration of Credit Risk

        Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. Risks associated with cash and cash equivalents are mitigated by banking with federally insured, creditworthy institutions; however, deposits may at times exceed federally insured limits. In October 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


Act of 2008 temporarily increased FDIC deposit insurance from $100,000 for $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. To date, the Company has not experienced a material loss or lack of access to its cash and cash equivalents; however, no assurance can be provided that access to the Company's cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. There were no grants or accounts receivable as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.

Inventory

        Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory consists of raw materials and work in process. As appropriate, provisions are made to reduce inventory to its net realizable value. The cost of inventory that potentially may not sell prior to expiration or is deemed to have no commercial value is written-off when identified. Inventory has no value as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.

Property and Equipment

        Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life or improve the asset are expensed in the period incurred. Depreciation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as shown below, and totaled $81,489 and $44,040 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
  Useful Life (Years)  

Leasehold improvements

    3  

Machinery and equipment

    3 - 5  

Computer equipment and software

    3 - 5  

Furniture and fixtures

    7  

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        The Company evaluates the carrying values of property and equipment in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 360-10-45, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the expected future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amounts of the assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair values and the carrying values of the assets.

Revenue Recognition

        The Company's revenues are sourced from federal research grants and private and government research contracts. Revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (i) a contractual agreement exists; (ii) products have been delivered or services have been rendered; (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Government grant revenue is recognized during the period qualifying expenses are incurred for the research and development of the WBU system as set forth under the terms of the grant award agreements. The Company has complied with all applicable federal statutes and regulations, including the delivery of all required periodic reports. No

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


refunds have been requested by any of the federal agencies to date and the Company believes it is remote that refunds will be required in the future.

Direct Grant Expenses

        Direct grant expenses consist of costs incurred directly related to performance on the government grants. These expenses consist primarily of payroll, travel and direct material expenses. These expenses are charged to direct grant expense as incurred. Because (1) the Company is incurring the expenses regardless of whether or not a government grant is obtained, (2) the Company is the primary obligor, (3) the Company has reasonable latitude in establishing the grant amount, (4) the Company performs the services, (5) the Company has discretion in supplier selection, and (6) the Company determines the specifications of the research, the direct grant expenses are presented gross of government grant revenues.

Patent Costs

        Since entering the development stage, legal costs incurred to register patents have been expensed as incurred due to the uncertainty surrounding future cash flows and future benefits to be realized from the patents.

Fair Value Measurements

        As defined in FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:

Level 1   Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2

 

Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or market corroborated inputs.

Level 3

 

Unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available, which require the Company to develop its own assumptions about how market participants would value the assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

        Quoted market prices have been used to determine the fair value of money market funds, which have been classified as cash equivalents (Level 1).

Stock-Based Compensation

        The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC 718, Stock Compensation. Stock-based compensation for stock options is estimated at the grant date based on each

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


option's value as calculated by the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Prior to the Merger, stock-based payments to employees are grants of stock options that are recognized in the statements of operations based on the calculated value at the date of grant instead of the fair value because it has not been practical to estimate the volatility of the share price. The calculated value method requires that the volatility assumption used in an option-pricing model be based on the historical volatility of an appropriate industry sector index. Subsequent to the Merger, the Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the volatility of comparable companies.

Income Taxes

        The Company recognizes a liability or asset for the deferred income tax consequences of all temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. These deferred income tax assets or liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability, and valuation allowances are provided when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred income tax assets may not be realized. The Company has provided a valuation allowance against all of its net deferred income tax assets because of its history of net operating losses and the uncertainties regarding future operating profitability and taxable income.

        Beginning January 1, 2009, the Company applied the measurement and disclosure provisions for uncertain tax positions as required by FASB ASC 740-10. This standard requires that computations and deferred income tax provisions only consider tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained if the tax authority examines the positions. Management believes that all tax positions considered for this purpose meet this "more likely than not" threshold. No adjustment was required to the financial statements upon adoption of this standard. Previous to the adoption of this standard, the Company had accounted for tax positions in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies.

Net Loss Per Common Share

        Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income, if any, by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the dilutive potential common share equivalents then outstanding. Potential common share equivalents consist of the weighted average number of shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding equity or convertible debt instruments. If the Company generates net income and these potential common share equivalents are dilutive, the Company computes diluted net income per share using the treasury stock method.

        Due to the fact that for all periods presented the Company has incurred net losses, weighted average common share equivalents of 14,013,761 and 6,483,794 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because they are anti-dilutive.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Operating Segment

        The Company conducts business within one operating segment. The Company's operations are all related to the research and development of its WBU system. All assets of the business are located in the United States.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2009-08, Earnings Per Share (amendments to Section 260-10-S99). This update includes technical corrections to FASB ASC Section 260-10-S99, Earnings Per Share, based on EITF Topic D-53, Computation of Earnings Per Share for a Period That Includes Redemption or an Induced Conversion of a Portion of a Class of Preferred Stock and EITF Topic D-42, The Effect of the Calculation of Earnings Per Share for the Redemption or Induced Conversion of Preferred Stock. The Company does not expect the implementation of this update to have an impact on its results of operations or financial position.

        In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-04, Accounting for Redeemable Equity Instruments—Amendment to Section 480-10-S99. This ASU represents an update to Section 480-10-S99, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, per EITF Topic D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities. The adoption of ASU 2009-04 will not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position.

        In December 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-17, Improvements to Financial Reporting Involved with Variable Interest Entities, which codifies SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) issued in June 2009. ASU 2009-17 requires a qualitative approach to identifying a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity ("VIE"), and requires ongoing assessment of whether an entity is a VIE and whether an interest in a VIE makes the holder the primary beneficiary of the VIE. ASU 2009-17 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2009-17 to have a material impact on its results of operations or financial position.

        In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, which amends FASB ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and ASU 2009-14, Certain Arrangements That Include Software Elements, which amends FASB ASC Topic 985, Software. ASU 2009-13 requires entities to allocate revenue in an arrangement using estimated selling prices of the delivered goods and services based on a selling price hierarchy. The amendments eliminate the residual method of revenue allocation and require revenue to be allocated using the relative selling price method. ASU 2009-14 removes tangible products from the scope of software revenue guidance and provides guidance on determining whether software deliverables in an arrangement that includes a tangible product are covered by the scope of the software revenue guidance. ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 should be applied on a prospective basis for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2009-13 or ASU 2009-14 to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position.

        In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements, which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. ASU 2010-06 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures which are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2010-06 to have a material impact on its results of operations or financial position.

Reclassifications

        Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior years' financial statement presentation to conform to the current year presentation.

3. MERGER

        On September 21, 2009, TechniScan Utah entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the sole owner of the Company, whereby TechniScan Utah agreed to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock held by the Company's sole officer and director prior to the completion of the Merger for $65,000. One of TechniScan Utah's stockholders paid this amount on behalf of TechniScan Utah, and the amount was recorded as a capital contribution. Closing on this purchase and sale occurred on October 9, 2009, immediately prior to the completion of the Merger, and pursuant to the Merger Agreement these 750,000 shares were canceled and retired, and no consideration was delivered to TechniScan Utah in exchange therefore.

        On October 9, 2009, the Company completed an acquisition of TechniScan Utah, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 9, 2009, by and among TechniScan Utah, the Company, TechniScan Acquisition, and the largest stockholder of the Company (the "Merger Agreement").

        The Merger Agreement provided for the merger of TechniScan Acquisition with and into TechniScan Utah, with TechniScan Utah continuing as the surviving entity in the Merger and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Immediately after completion of the Merger, TechniScan Utah was merged with and into the Company (the "Subsidiary Merger").

        Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the closing of the Merger,

    all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of TechniScan Utah (other than dissenting shares) were cancelled and each share of common stock of TechniScan Utah was converted into and exchanged for the right to receive one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock in the Company,

    all outstanding options to purchase shares of TechniScan Utah common stock were cancelled and each option was converted into an option to purchase the equivalent number of the Company's common stock, pursuant to the terms of the employee stock option plan of the Company (see Note 10), and

    all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of TechniScan Acquisition were converted into and represent the right to receive validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of TechniScan Utah's common stock.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

3. MERGER (Continued)

        At the closing of the Merger, the shares of common stock of TechniScan Utah issued and outstanding were converted into and exchanged for the right to receive an aggregate of 19,206,134 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $.001 per share. At the closing of the Merger, all outstanding options to purchase shares of TechniScan Utah's common stock were converted into 3,071,195 options to purchase the equivalent number of the Company's common stock.

        Each holder of a share of common stock of the Company is entitled to one vote per share. The shares of the Company's common stock issued to TechniScan Utah's stockholders as part of the Merger were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). These shares may not be sold or offered for sale except as permitted under Rule 144 or another exception promulgated under the Securities Act. Prior to the Merger, the Company was a publicly traded shell company and as such, shares of the Company's common stock issued to TechniScan Utah's stockholders as part of the Merger are not eligible for resale under the Securities Act without registration, for a period of at least one year following the filing of this report.

        Subsequent to the Merger, the Company continued as the surviving entity and ceased being a shell company as that term is defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act").

Dissenter Stockholders

        Three of the Company's stockholders dissented to the Merger. All three stockholders have exercised their rights under Utah law relating to dissenters, and have requested that the Company pay them the fair value of their shares, in accordance with Utah law. Collectively, the three stockholders own 180,909 shares and are to be paid $1.50 per share for an aggregate amount of $271,362, plus accrued interest. The dissenting stockholders were paid in full during the quarter ended March 31, 2010. All of the shares held by the dissenting stockholders were cancelled, and are null and void. The certificates representing these shares have been returned to the Company.

Lock up Agreements

        Effective on the closing date of the Merger, the Company entered into lock up agreements covering 750,000 shares of its common stock that are able to be sold without restriction under the Securities Act. Each lock up agreement provides that these shares may not be, directly or indirectly, sold for a period of 180 days following completion of the Merger, provided however, that one-third of the shares issued will be released from the transfer restrictions 60 days after the effective date of the lock up agreement and an additional one-third of the shares issued will be released from the transfer restrictions 120 days after the effective date of the lock up agreement. Also, the Company reserves the right to terminate the transfer restrictions as to all or some of the shares at anytime, at its sole discretion.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

        Prepaid expenses consisted of the following as of December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
  2009   2008  

Prepaid professional services (Note 11)

  $ 150,000   $  

Prepaid manufacturing services (Note 9)

        141,136  

Prepaid payroll expense

    59,709      

Deferred offering costs

    42,568      

Other

    18,932     11,331  
           

  $ 271,209   $ 152,467  
           

5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

        Property and equipment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
  2009   2008  

Computer equipment and software

  $ 872,756   $ 259,733  

Machinery and equipment

    143,037     143,037  

Furniture and fixtures

    55,286     55,286  

Leasehold improvements

    3,591     3,591  
           

    1,074,670     461,647  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

    (457,528 )   (376,039 )
           

  $ 617,142   $ 85,608  
           

6. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

        Accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 consisted of the following:

 
  2009   2008  

Liabilities to dissenter stockholders (Note 3)

  $ 271,362   $  

Accrued compensation and benefits

    195,811     119,094  

Accrued software license fees

    150,000      

Other accrued liabilities

    53,465     55,762  
           

  $ 670,638   $ 174,856  
           

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

7. INCOME TAXES

        The significant components of the Company's net deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows as of December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
  2009   2008  

Deferred income tax assets:

             
 

Net operating loss carryforwards

  $ 8,694,267   $ 7,536,339  
 

Research and development tax credit carryforwards

    847,526     646,409  
 

Stock-based compensation

    267,485     250,453  
 

Inventory reserve

    79,316     79,196  
 

Deferred rent

    51,970     36,758  
 

Customer deposits

    22,380      
 

Amortization

    36,417      
 

Accrued vacation

    35,925     36,839  
 

Other

    17,693     20,799  
           
 

Total deferred income tax assets

    10,052,979     8,606,793  
 

Less valuation allowance

    (10,022,555 )   (8,378,671 )
           
   

Net deferred income tax assets

    30,424     228,122  
           

Deferred income tax liabilities:

             
 

Depreciation and gain on sale

    (30,424 )   (228,122 )
           
 

Total deferred income tax liabilities

    (30,424 )   (228,122 )
           

  $   $  
           

        The difference between the provision (benefit) for income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate and the Company's effective income tax rate are as follows as of December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
  2009   2008  

Benefit at U.S. federal statutory rate

    (34.0 )%   (34.0 )%

Benefit at state statutory rate

    (3.1 )%   (3.3 )%

Stock-based compensation

    1.9 %   0.0 %

Research and development tax credits

    (5.9 )%   (2.2 )%

Valuation allowance

    41.1 %   39.5 %
           
 

Total provision (benefit) for income taxes

    0.0 %   0.0 %
           

        As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $23,309,000 and $20,205,000, respectively. The net operating loss carryforwards will expire beginning in 2020 and continuing through 2029, if not utilized. The Company's research and development tax credit carryforwards will fully expire in 2029, if not utilized.

        Utilization of the net operating losses and research and development tax credits will likely be subject to substantial annual limitations due to the "change of ownership" provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions. The annual limitations may result in the expiration of net operating loss and research and development tax credit carryforwards before utilization.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

7. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

        Realization of the deferred income tax assets is dependent upon future taxable income, if any, the amount of which is uncertain. Accordingly, the deferred income tax assets have been fully offset by a valuation allowance and deferred income tax liabilities. The valuation allowance increased by approximately $1,644,000 and $1,675,000 during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Deferred income tax assets relate primarily to net operating loss and research and development tax credit carryforwards.

        The Company is subject to income taxation in the United States and in the State of Utah. There are no uncertain tax positions requiring disclosure, and there are no unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. The Company does not anticipate this to significantly change in the next 12 months.

        The Company is no longer subject to United States or State of Utah income tax examinations for years before 2006. The amount of net operating losses arising from years before 2006 are still subject to examination until expiration.

        The Company classifies interest on tax deficiencies as interest expense, and classifies income tax penalties as part of the income tax provision. No tax-related interest or penalties were incurred during the years ended December 31, 2009 or 2008.

8. COMMITMENTS

        The Company's executive offices are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Company leases its facility under an operating lease that expires in May 2018. The operating lease provides for increasing rents over the term of the lease. Total rent expense under the lease is recognized ratably over the term of the lease. The following table presents future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2009:

Year Ended December 31,

       

2010

  $ 291,225  

2011

    297,050  

2012

    302,991  

2013

    309,051  

2014

    314,712  

Thereafter

    1,124,796  
       

  $ 2,639,825  
       

        Total rent expense under the operating lease was $293,488 and $222,201 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

9. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        During 2009 and 2008, the Company paid $18,162 and $30,642 to a company owned by a member of the Board of Directors for professional services.

        During 2007 and through May 2008, the Company operated from a building leased from a director of the Company. Rent expense to this related party was $50,000 for 2008. In June 2008, the Company moved to new offices (see Note 7).

        TechniScan Utah and Esaote S.p.A. ("Esaote"), an Italian medical equipment manufacturer, which is also a 10% stockholder of the Company, entered into a Series E Stock Purchase Agreement on February 11, 2008 and a Letter of Undertakings on Possible Amendment Agreement, dated October 28, 2008, in connection with TechniScan Utah's offering of Series E Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, Esaote agreed to purchase up to 10,000,000 shares of the Series E Preferred Stock at a price of $0.90 per share and warrants to purchase up to 375,000 shares of TechniScan Utah's common stock, at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. Esaote's purchase of Series E Preferred Stock was to take place in three separate closings, and at the initial closing, Esaote purchased 3,333,334 shares of TechniScan Utah Series E Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of common stock, for $3,000,000. Of this purchase price, $2,000,000 was paid in cash and $1,000,000 was paid in the form of an account credit under the Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement between TechniScan Utah and Esaote. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, Esaote was entitled to certain other benefits, including redemption rights for one year following each closing, as applicable, and a right of first refusal and co-sale. These additional rights were terminated prior to the Merger.

        In connection with a European Market Development Agreement that the Company entered into during October 2008 with Esaote, the Company has delivered two prototype systems and Esaote has paid the Company an aggregate of $500,000. The Company has recorded $120,000 of other research revenues for each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, in conjunction with the shipment of prototype systems per the terms of a product development agreement. The remaining balance is recorded in customer deposits for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.

        On December 2, 2009, the Company and Esaote entered into a non-binding Manufacturing Letter of Intent dated and effective as of November 12, 2009 ("Letter of Intent"). The Letter of Intent is in regards to a production and supply agreement between Esaote and the Company concerning the manufacturing of the Company's WBU system. The parties do not expect to negotiate the supply agreement until June 2010 at the earliest, and if agreed upon, to execute the agreement on or before October 1, 2010. The Letter of Intent may be terminated by either party at any time, upon 30 business days written notice to the other party.

        On December 2, 2009, Esaote and the Company entered into Supplement Number One to Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement ("Supplement"). Pursuant to the Supplement, Esaote will provide additional components, development services and miscellaneous services to support the further development of the Company's products ("Supplemental Services"). In consideration of the Supplemental Services, Esaote will receive, at Esaote'e election, either (a) additional shares of the Company's common stock in an amount as determined once the Supplemental Services are completed or terminated; or (b) payment in cash in the amount of the Supplemental Services as determined in the Supplement and the Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement (the "Agreement"). Esaote must make its election of

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

9. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)


either cash or stock sometime in the second quarter of 2010. The Supplemental Services are valued at $1,008,417. The term of the Supplement will continue for the remaining term of the Agreement. The term of the Agreement commenced on February 11, 2008 and continues in effect for a period of 24 months, and has automatically been renewed for a further period of 36 months. As of December 31, 2009, Esaote has not provided any Supplemental Services.

        From November 2007 through January 2008, TechniScan Utah issued Convertible Subordinated Promissory Notes ("Subordinated Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $510,000 to directors and former directors of TechniScan Utah. In February 2008, TechniScan Utah converted the entire principal owed under the Subordinated Notes into 566,669 shares of Series E Preferred Stock at a rate of $0.90 per share.

10. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

        Effective October 9, 2009, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a 2 for 1 forward stock split and an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock to 150,000,000. The par value amount, additional paid-in capital, loss per share, and the amounts of shares of common stock outstanding and authorized have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented in the accompanying financial statements.

Preferred Stock

        During 2009, all shares of preferred stock were converted into shares of common stock. On February 11, 2008, the Articles of Incorporation of the Company were amended to change the number of shares of preferred stock authorized. As of December 31, 2008, there were 8,525,570 shares of Series D Preferred Stock ("Series D") authorized and outstanding. As of December 31, 2008, there were 20,000,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock ("Series E") authorized and 4,949,175 shares of Series E outstanding, respectively.

Conversion Privileges

        Prior to the Merger, the holders of Series D and Series E had the right to convert their preferred shares, at any time, into shares of common stock of the Company. As of December 31, 2008, the conversion rate was 1 to 1. Each share of Series D and Series E would have been automatically converted into shares of common stock, based upon the current conversion rate, immediately upon the affirmative election of the holders of at least 60 percent of the outstanding shares of preferred stock or at the closing of a fully underwritten public offering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in which the price per share was at least twice the original offering price (adjusted for stock splits and the like) and that resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of at least $10,000,000. The conversion rate of Series E would have decreased if the Company had issued or was deemed to have issued shares of common stock without consideration or for a consideration per share less than the applicable conversion rate then in effect, which was $0.90 as of December 31, 2008.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

10. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (Continued)

Common Stock

        As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had 3,730,400 and 2,863,958 shares, respectively, of its common stock reserved for the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants. In connection with the Merger, all warrants were converted to common stock of the Company.

Stock Warrants

        A summary of warrant activity and related information is presented below:

 
  December 31, 2009   December 31, 2008  
 
  Warrants   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Warrants   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 

Outstanding—beginning of period

    641,322   $ 1.00     821,974   $ 0.20  
 

Granted

    430,616     3.00     181,000     3.00  
 

Exercised

    (1,042,238 )   1.84     (361,652 )   0.20  
 

Canceled

    (29,700 )   0.20          
                       

Outstanding—end of period

            641,322     1.00  
                       

Exercisable—end of period

            641,322     1.00  
                       

11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES

Common Stock Issued for Services

        On October 9, 2009, the Company entered into a professional service agreement (the "Service Agreement") with PCOF Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("PCOF"), for a one-year term. PCOF serves as a non-exclusive consultant and advisor to the Company. As compensation for services, the Company issued PCOF 250,000 shares of restricted common stock. The fair value of the common stock was $1.50 per share on the grant date. The fair value of the equity instruments issued is more reliably measured than the fair value of the services to be received; therefore, the fair value of the equity instruments issued was used to measure the transaction. The Company recorded common stock, additional paid-in capital and expense of $375,000 during the year ended December 31, 2009 for the services performed in connection with the Service Agreement.

        Since (i) the shares of common stock were fully vested and nonforfeitable when issued (no specific performance was required of PCOF to retain these equity instruments) and (ii) there was no further obligation on PCOF's part to earn the equity instruments, a measurement date had been reached, and the payment was accounted for in the same period and in the same manner as if these services had been paid in cash. The agreement with PCOF can be terminated by either party for any reason during its one-year term and PCOF has no obligation to return any of the common shares for any reason.

        The Company recognized the total $375,000 of stock-based compensation expense related to the Service Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2009 because substantially all of the consulting services were delivered to the Company from the Merger date through December 31, 2009.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES (Continued)

        On November 10, 2009, the Company and Wakabayashi Fund LLC, a Japanese limited liability company ("Wakabayashi") entered into an agreement, pursuant to which Wakabayashi will perform public relations services for the Company ("PR Consulting Agreement"). The PR Consulting Agreement has a term of six months, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms. For services pursuant to the PR Consulting Agreement, the Company issued 37,500 shares of restricted common stock. The Company valued the shares of common stock using the closing stock quote of $6.00 per share on the measurement date. The fair value of the equity instruments issued is more reliably measured than the fair value of the services to be received; therefore, the fair value of the equity instruments issued was used to measure the transaction. The Company recorded common stock, additional paid-in capital and prepaid expense at the inception of the PR Consulting Agreement, and the prepaid expense is being amortized to expense over the term of the PR Consulting Agreement. The shares issued to Wakabayashi were fully vested and nonforfeitable at the time of issuance. Therefore, a measurement date had been reached. During the year ended December 31, 2009, $75,000 of expense was recorded for the PR Consulting Agreement.

Stock Options

        The Company has granted options to employees under the Company's Comprehensive Management Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), which was established in 2001. The Plan was amended in January 2008 to limit the number of options authorized to 18 percent of the total outstanding common and preferred shares. As of December 31, 2009, the number of options authorized was 3,730,400.

        The Board authorized Company management to grant to eligible participants either non-qualified stock options or incentive stock options to purchase shares of common stock. The non-qualified stock options have been granted with an exercise price at 70% of the stock price of the most recent private placement offering, while incentive stock options have been granted with an exercise price equal to the stock price of the most recent private placement offering. Options granted under the Plan vest over periods ranging from six months to four years. The options will expire ten years from the grant date or from three to six months after termination of employment.

        On December 15, 2009, the Company's Board of Directions approved the acceleration of all unvested stock options outstanding as of October 9, 2009, in connection with the Merger. Options to purchase 1,373,164 shares of common stock were subject to the acceleration, of which 850,521 shares were held by the Company's executive officers. The Company recognized $168,976 of stock-based compensation that was associated with the unrecognized compensation cost at the time of the acceleration, of which $102,938 related to the Company's executive officers. None of the input variables to the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (i.e. stock price, exercise price of the options, expected life of the options, volatility, risk free interest rate, and dividend yield) changed from the day before the modification to the day of modification. Therefore, no other incremental compensation costs resulted from this option modification.

        Subsequent to the Merger, the Company has granted 525,000 options to employees and the Board under the Plan. As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, there was $1,427,128 and $43,979, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES (Continued)

        The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of its share-based payments. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are set forth in the following table. Prior to the Merger, the fair value of common stock was based on the cash paid by unrelated investors for the Company's stock. Subsequent to the Merger, the fair value of common stock is based on the closing quoted price of the Company's common stock, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board. Prior to the Merger, the expected volatility was based on the volatility of the Dow Jones Small Cap Medical Equipment Index. The Company calculated expected volatility using the daily closing total returns for that index for a period of time equal to the expected term of the options immediately prior to the grant date. Subsequent to the Merger, the expected volatility is based on the volatility of selected comparable publicly traded companies that are similar to the Company's industry, size, financial leverage and stage of life cycle. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination patterns. The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. treasury securities constant maturity rate that corresponds to the expected term in effect at the time of grant.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
  2009   2008

Expected volatility

  22.67 - 93.33%   20.19 - 20.50%

Expected life, range in years

  6.25 - 9   9

Expected dividend yield on stock

  0.00%   0.00%

Risk free interest rate range

  3.40 - 3.60%   3.46 - 3.95%

Fair value of common stock

  $1.50 - $6.00   $1.60 - $1.80

        A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as of December 31, 2009 and changes during the periods are presented in the table below:

 
  Years Ended December 31, 2009  
 
  Number of
Options
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Contractual
Term
(Years)
  Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2007

    1,725,320   $ 1.54              
 

Granted

    490,000     1.78              
 

Exercised

                     
 

Forfeited

    (29,500 )   1.74              
                         

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2008

    2,185,820     1.54              
 

Granted

    1,495,000     1.50              
 

Exercised

                     
 

Forfeited

    (84,625 )   1.57              
                         

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2009

    3,596,195     1.55     6.17   $ 6,515,929  
                         

Options exercisable as of December 31, 2009

    3,071,195     1.56     5.93     5,539,427  
                         

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES (Continued)

        A summary of the Company's non-vested options for the year ended December 31, 2009 is presented below:

 
  Shares   Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested as of December 31, 2008

    687,474   $ 1.00  

Granted

    1,495,000     1.26  

Vested

    (1,572,849 )   (0.27 )

Forfeited

    (84,625 )   (1.58 )
             

Nonvested as of December 31, 2009

    525,000     3.34  
             

        The following is the stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Company's statements of operations:

 
   
   
  For the Period
From
January 1, 2002
(inception of
development
stage)
Through
December 31,
2009
 
 
  Year Ended
December 31,
 
 
  2009   2008  

Selling, general and administrative

  $ 212,984   $ 3,661   $ 474,037  

Research and development

    26,421     14,170     63,630  
               

  $ 239,405   $ 17,831   $ 537,667  
               

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

        Subsequent to December 31, 2009, the Company received $2,550,000 in connection with the issuance of convertible notes. Of this amount, $600,000 was received from members of the Company's Board of Directors. These notes bear interest at 10%, if paid in cash, or 12% if converted to common stock. The notes have 100% warrant coverage to purchase common stock of the Company at the exercise price of $2.68 per share, exercisable for five years from the date of the notes.

        Subsequent events were evaluated through July 28, 2010.

Retroactive Presentation for Reverse Common Stock Split

        Effective June 28, 2010, the Company implemented a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock. All common share and per share information in the accompanying financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse common stock split.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 
  September 30,
2010
  December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 47,868   $ 232,706  
 

Prepaid expenses

    495,760     271,209  
           
   

Total current assets

    543,628     503,915  

Property and equipment, net

   
635,050
   
617,142
 

Deposits

    28,153     28,153  
           
     

Total assets

  $ 1,206,831   $ 1,149,210  
           

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

             

Current liabilities:

             
 

Accounts payable

  $ 1,235,742   $ 472,367  
 

Accrued liabilities

    722,117     670,638  
 

Note payable to related party

    135,000      
 

Convertible notes payable

    2,750,000      
 

Embedded derivative liability

    101,764      
 

Common stock warrant liability

    507,932      
 

Related-party customer deposits

    360,000     260,000  
           
   

Total current liabilities

    5,812,555     1,403,005  

Deferred rent

   
144,449
   
139,330
 

Accrued software license fees

        250,000  
           
     

Total liabilities

    5,957,004     1,792,335  
           

Commitments

             

Stockholders' deficit:

             
 

Common stock, $.001 par value: 150,000,000 shares authorized; 20,724,444 shares outstanding

    20,724     20,724  
 

Additional paid-in-capital

    25,191,133     24,524,019  
 

Accumulated deficit prior to development stage

    (389,393 )   (389,393 )
 

Accumulated deficit during development stage

    (29,572,637 )   (24,798,475 )
           
   

Total stockholders' deficit

    (4,750,173 )   (643,125 )
           
     

Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit

  $ 1,206,831   $ 1,149,210  
           

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 
   
   
   
   
  For the Period
From January 1,
2002 (inception
of development
stage) Through
September 30,
2010
 
 
  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2010   2009   2010   2009  

Revenues:

                               
 

Government grant

  $ 6,764   $ 118,939   $ 101,105   $ 750,738   $ 3,146,569  
 

Related-party research

        120,000         120,000     240,000  
                       
   

Total revenues

    6,764     238,939     101,105     870,738     3,386,569  
                       

Operating expenses:

                               
 

Selling, general and administrative

    701,667     417,461     2,379,434     961,379     15,343,019  
 

Research and development

    361,789     405,508     1,395,466     990,210     14,243,223  
 

Direct grant

    12,086     160,598     126,746     537,986     2,001,902  
                       
   

Total operating expenses

    1,075,542     983,567     3,901,646     2,489,575     31,588,144  
                       
     

Loss from operations

    (1,068,778 )   (744,628 )   (3,800,541 )   (1,618,837 )   (28,201,575 )

Interest income

    55     58     615     1,137     56,428  

Interest expense

    (1,696,002 )   (8 )   (2,989,848 )   (118 )   (3,445,563 )

Gain on derivatives, net

    2,168,687         2,015,612         2,015,612  

Gain on sale of property and equipment

                    2,461  
                       

Net loss

  $ (596,038 ) $ (744,578 ) $ (4,774,162 ) $ (1,617,818 ) $ (29,572,637 )
                       

Net loss per common share—basic and diluted

  $ (0.03 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.23 ) $ (0.18 )      
                         

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—basic and diluted

    20,724,444     8,769,206     20,724,444     8,747,742        
                         

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 
   
   
  For the Period
From January 1,
2002
(inception of
development
stage) Through
September 30,
2010
 
 
  For the Nine Months Ended  
 
  September 30,
2010
  September 30,
2009
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                   
 

Net loss

  $ (4,774,162 ) $ (1,617,818 ) $ (29,572,637 )
 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

                   
     

Depreciation and amortization

    139,503     29,688     641,450  
     

Impairment of intangible assets

            14,179  
     

Gain on sale of property and equipment

            (2,461 )
     

Non-cash interest expense

            383,610  
     

Issuance of common stock for services

            375,000  
     

Stock-based compensation

    667,114     23,429     1,793,215  
     

Debt discount amortization on convertible notes payable

    2,625,308         2,625,308  
     

Gain on derivatives

    (2,015,612 )       (2,015,612 )
     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                   
       

Accounts receivable

            267  
       

Inventory

            61,649  
       

Prepaid expenses

    (224,551 )   137,051     701,086  
       

Accounts payable

    763,375     49,168     1,226,822  
       

Accrued liabilities

    51,479     9,761     382,299  
       

Related-party customer deposits

    100,000     80,000     360,000  
       

Deferred rent

    5,119     38,597     144,449  
       

Other liabilities

    (250,000 )        
               
         

Net cash used in operating activities

    (2,912,427 )   (1,250,124 )   (22,881,376 )
               

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                   
 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

            4,000  
 

Purchase of property and equipment

    (157,411 )       (1,174,225 )
               
         

Net cash used in investing activities

    (157,411 )       (1,170,225 )
               

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                   
 

Principal payments on debt

            (79,292 )
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants, and from the issuance of stock, net of issuance costs

        1,407,291     18,748,587  
 

Payment of debt issuance costs

             
 

Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to related party

    135,000         135,000  
 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable

    2,750,000         5,150,000  
               
         

Net cash provided by financing activities

    2,885,000     1,407,291     23,954,295  
               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    (184,838 )   157,167     (97,306 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    232,706     269,192     145,174  
               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 47,868   $ 426,359   $ 47,868  
               

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

                   
   

Cash paid for interest

  $ 12,814   $ 110   $ 26,581  
   

Cash paid for income taxes

    200     100     1,000  

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:

                   
   

Embedded derivative liability associated with convertible notes payable

  $ 1,206,702   $   $ 1,206,702  
   

Common stock warrant liability associated with convertible notes payable

    2,587,367         2,587,367  
   

Common stock issued to stockholders of Castillo, Inc. in connection with the Merger

            6,000  
   

Issuance of common stock for future services

            225,000  
   

Conversion of preferred stock and common stock warrants to common stock

            38,937  
   

Issuance of Series E convertible preferred stock for future services

            1,000,000  
   

Conversion of notes payable, including accrued interest, to preferred stock

            2,611,831  

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Organization

        TechniScan, Inc. (the "Company") (formerly known as Castillo, Inc. or "Castillo") was originally formed as a Nevada corporation on February 2, 2007. The Company changed its state of incorporation from the state of Nevada to the state of Delaware on October 8, 2009.

        On October 9, 2009, TechniScan Acquisition, Inc., a Utah corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was merged with and into TechniScan, Inc., a Utah corporation ("TechniScan Utah"). TechniScan Utah was then immediately merged into the Company (collectively referred to as the "Merger"). Pursuant to the Merger, the Company succeeded to the business of TechniScan Utah as its sole line of business and changed its name to TechniScan, Inc. The Merger has been accounted for as a recapitalization of TechniScan Utah and the historical financial statements prior to the Merger are those of TechniScan Utah.

Description of Business

        TechniScan Utah was incorporated in 1984 for the purpose of conducting research on advanced ultrasound imaging and inverse scatter technology. The Company is in the development stage, as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Subtopic 915-10, Development Stage Entities, as it has not generated significant revenues. The development stage began January 1, 2002, when the Company was capitalized for research, development and commercialization of innovative medical imaging products for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.

        The Company's commercial focus is the development of an ultrasound-based product known as the Warm Bath Ultrasound ("WBU") system that is expected to provide radiologists with unique information about the bulk properties of tissue in the breast as well as clear images of the tissue structure.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

        The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements of the Company are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010. The condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 has been derived from the Company's audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 22, 2010.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Use of Estimates

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Equivalents

        The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Concentration of Credit Risk

        Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash with one financial institution. Accounts are secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. At times, balances may exceed federally insured limits.

Property and Equipment

        Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        Long-lived assets of the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

Derivative Instruments

        In connection with the sale of debt or equity instruments, the Company may sell warrants to purchase its common stock. In certain circumstances, these warrants may be classified as derivative liabilities, rather than as equity. Additionally, the debt or equity instruments may contain embedded derivative instruments, such as conversion options, which in certain circumstances may be required to be bifurcated from the associated host instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative asset or liability.

        The accounting for derivative instruments is complex. The Company's derivative liabilities are re-valued at the end of each reporting period, with changes in the fair value of the derivative liability recorded as charges or credits to other income (expense), in the period in which the changes in fair value occur. For embedded derivatives and warrants that are accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities, the Company determines the fair value of these instruments using both the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the Binomial option-pricing model (see Note 7). These models require assumptions related to the expected term of the instrument, risk-free rates of return, the Company's current common stock price, expected dividend yield and the expected volatility corresponding to the expected life of the instrument.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Revenue Recognition

        The Company's revenues are sourced from federal research grants and private and government research contracts. Revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (1) a contractual agreement exists; (2) products have been delivered or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Government grant revenue is recognized during the period qualifying expenses are incurred for research and development of the WBU system as set forth under the terms of the grant award agreements. The Company has complied with the federal statutes and regulations, including the delivery of all required periodic reports, and believes that no refunds will be required under the terms of the grant award agreements.

Direct Grant Expenses

        Direct grant expenses consist of costs incurred directly related to performance on the government grants. These expenses consist primarily of payroll, travel and direct material expenses. These expenses are charged to direct grant expense as incurred. Due to the fact that: (1) the Company is incurring the expenses regardless of whether or not a government grant is obtained; (2) the Company is the primary obligor; (3) the Company has reasonable latitude in establishing the grant amount; (4) the Company performs the services; (5) the Company has discretion in supplier selection; and (6) the Company determines the specifications of the research; the direct grant expenses are presented gross of government grant revenues.

Fair Value Measurements

        As defined in FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:

Level 1   Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities.

Level 2

 

Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or market corroborated inputs.

Level 3

 

Unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available, which require the Company to develop its own assumptions about how market participants would value the assets or liabilities.

        Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosure each quarter. Assets and liabilities measured

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized as follows:

 
  Fair Value as of September 30, 2010  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Assets

                         

Money market funds

  $ 972   $   $   $ 972  
                   

Total

  $ 972   $   $   $ 972  
                   

Liabilities

                         

Embedded derivative liability

  $   $   $ 101,764   $ 101,764  

Common stock warrant

            507,932     507,932  
                   

Total

  $   $   $ 609,696   $ 609,696  
                   

 

 
  Fair Value as of December 31, 2009  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Assets

                         

Money market funds

  $ 130,028   $   $   $ 130,028  
                   

Total

  $ 130,028   $   $   $ 130,028  
                   

        The following table presents the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2010:

 
  Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
 
  Embedded
Derivative
  Warrant Derivative   Total  

Beginning balance, December 31, 2009

  $   $   $  

Issuances:

                   
 

Embedded derivatives issued in conjunction with convertible notes payable

    1,206,702         1,206,702  
 

Warrants issued in conjunction with convertible notes payable

        2,587,367     2,587,367  

Total gains included in earnings

    (1,104,938 )   (2,079,435 )   (3,184,373 )
               

Ending balance, September 30, 2010

  $ 101,764   $ 507,932   $ 609,696  
               

Net Loss Per Common Share

        Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


net income, if any, by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the dilutive potential common share equivalents then outstanding. Potential common share equivalents consist of the weighted average number of shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants to acquire common stock, and shares issuable upon conversion of convertible debt. If the Company generates net income and these potential common share equivalents are dilutive, the Company computes diluted net income per share using the treasury stock method.

        Due to the fact that for all periods presented, the Company has incurred net losses, weighted average common share equivalents of 4,498,476 and 8,020,734 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 4,168,038 and 6,289,453 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share because they are anti-dilutive.

Operating Segment

        The Company conducts business within one operating segment. The Company's operations are all related to the research and development of its WBU system. All assets of the business are located in the United States.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        On September 15, 2010, the SEC issued Release No. 33-9142, "Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers." This release issued a final rule adopting amendments to its rules and forms to conform them to Section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), as added by Section 989G of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. SOX Section 404(c) provides that Section 404(b) shall not apply with respect to any audit report prepared for an issuer that is neither an accelerated filer nor a large accelerated filer as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Release No. 33-9142 was effective September 21, 2010.

        In March 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2010-11, which is included in the Codification under ASC 815. This update clarifies the type of embedded credit derivative that is exempt from embedded derivative bifurcation requirements. Only an embedded credit derivative that is related to the subordination of one financial instrument to another qualifies for the exemption. This guidance became effective for the Company's interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed financial statements.

        In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, which is included in the Codification under ASC 855, Subsequent Events. This update removes the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated and became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed financial statements.

        In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, which is included in the Codification under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. This update requires the disclosure of transfers

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


between the observable input categories and activity in the unobservable input category for fair value measurements. The guidance also requires disclosures about the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed financial statements.

Reclassifications

        Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2009 information to conform to the 2010 presentation.

3. GOING CONCERN

        Since entering the development stage, the Company has not generated revenues in excess of expenses and has been dependent on government grants and equity raised from individual investors to sustain its operations. The WBU system has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for commercial sale. Therefore, the Company has not generated any revenues from non-research product sales. The Company has incurred losses and used cash in operating activities since entering the development stage. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $29,962,030, negative working capital of $5,268,927, and minimal revenues. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

        The Company's plans to address its liquidity issues include the (1) sale of debt and equity securities, (2) collaboration with third parties to accelerate the introduction of product and services into the market, and (3) continued focus on obtaining approval from the FDA for the Company's products and services to qualify for commercial sale.

        There can be no assurance that the Company's planned sales of debt and equity securities, its collaborative efforts, or its effort to obtain FDA approval will be successful or that the Company will have the ability to commercialize its imaging system and ultimately attain profitability.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

        Prepaid expenses as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following:

 
  September 30, 2010   December 31, 2009  

Deferred offering costs

  $ 492,837   $ 42,568  

Prepaid professional services

        150,000  

Prepaid payroll expense

        59,709  

Other

    2,923     18,932  
           

  $ 495,760   $ 271,209  
           

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

5. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

        Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following:

 
  September 30, 2010   December 31, 2009  

Accrued software license fees

  $ 375,000   $ 150,000  

Accrued compensation and benefits

    125,541     195,811  

Accrued interest

    158,764      

Other accrued liabilities

    62,812     53,465  

Liabilities to dissenter stockholders

        271,362  
           

  $ 722,117   $ 670,638  
           

6. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        In connection with a European Market Development Agreement that the Company entered into during October 2008 with Esaote S.p.A. ("Esaote"), an Italian ultrasound equipment manufacturer, which is also a 10% stockholder of the Company, the Company has delivered two prototype systems and Esaote has paid the Company an aggregate of $600,000. The Company has recorded $240,000 of other research revenues for the period from January 1, 2002 (inception of development stage) through September 30, 2010, in conjunction with the shipment of prototype systems per the terms of a product development agreement. The remaining balance is recorded in related-party customer deposits.

        From August 9, 2010 through September 8, 2010, the Company received $135,000 by issuing short-term notes to two related parties. The notes bear interest at 8% per annum. The principal amount of the notes and accrued interest are due in full upon the earlier of: (1) the Company receiving cash proceeds from equipment sales, loans, investments or otherwise in excess of an aggregate of $135,000; (2) the closing of an equity offering where the Company receives gross proceeds of not less than $2,000,000; or (3) December 31, 2010.

7. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND DERIVATIVES

March 2010 Offering

        On March 30, 2010, the Company entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement with five accredited investors pursuant to which the investors purchased senior secured convertible notes ("Notes") in the aggregate amount of $1,850,000. Of this amount $500,000 was received from members of the Company's Board of Directors. During the period from May 13, 2010 through May 27, 2010, the Company issued Notes in the aggregate amount of $700,000 to nine accredited investors. Of this amount $100,000 was received from a member of the Company's Board of Directors.

        On September 30, 2010, the due date of the Notes was extended to October 8, 2010 (see Note 9), together with accrued interest at the rate of 10% per annum, unless the principal amount of a note is converted into shares of common stock of the Company, in which case the interest is payable on the principal at a rate of 12% per annum. The Company is recording interest at 12%. At its option, the Company may prepay all of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the Notes, subject to a prepayment charge of 10% of the principal amount of the Notes. The Notes are convertible in whole

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

7. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND DERIVATIVES (Continued)


or in part at any time at the option of the holder of the Note into the number of shares equal to the principal amount of the Note and all accrued interest divided by $2.68, subject to customary adjustments as set forth in the Notes for stock splits, stock dividends, etc. In addition, in the event that the Company receives cash investments from one or more investors in one or more transactions for gross proceeds of not less than $5,000,000 in exchange for the issuance of shares or any other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for shares at any time between March 30, 2010 and October 8, 2010, the Notes are convertible into shares at the same price and on the same terms as the investors.

        In conjunction with the Notes, the Company issued warrants ("Warrants") to investors to purchase an aggregate of 951,499 shares of the Company's common stock. The exercise price per share is $2.68, subject to customary adjustments as set forth in the Warrants for stock splits, stock dividends, etc. The Warrants expire March 30, 2015.

        The Notes and Warrants contain a provision which adjusts the exercise price of the Notes and Warrants if the Company issues or sells common stock or securities convertible into common stock at a price per share, or equivalent price per share lower than $2.68. The Company assessed the terms of the Notes and Warrants in accordance with ASC Topic 815-40, and determined that the underlying terms of the Notes and Warrants are not indexed to the Company's common stock. Therefore, the conversion option and the warrants are accounted for as an embedded derivative and as a derivative, respectively, and are valued at fair value at the date of issuance and each subsequent interim period.

        Pursuant to certain prepayment provisions set forth in the Notes, the investors have the right, at the investors' option to require the Company to prepay all or a portion of the Notes in cash at a price equal to the greater of (1) 125% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes plus all accrued and unpaid interest and (2) the aggregate principal amount of the Notes plus all accrued and unpaid interest, divided by the conversion price on the date the investor demands payment, pursuant to this provision or the date the payment is actually made by the Company to the investor pursuant to this provision, whichever is less, multiplied by the daily volume weighted average price of the Company's common stock on the greater of either of the two dates used to determine the conversion price in connection with a payment pursuant to this provision. The prepayment provisions are embedded derivates and the fair value of the prepayment penalties are included in the embedded derivative liability.

July 2010 Offering

        During the period from July 29, 2010 through August 24, 2010, two members of the Company's Board of Directors purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes in the amount of $200,000. In conjunction with the notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 74,627 shares of its common stock. Except as adjusted for the later issuance date, the note and warrant have the same material terms as the Notes and Warrants, respectively, that the Company issued pursuant to a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement and other investment documents in connection with the March 2010 Offering.

        On March 30, 2010 (date of issuance) and on March 31, 2010, the fair value of the embedded derivatives and warrant liability was $1,016,897 and $2,001,864, respectively. Because the embedded

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

7. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND DERIVATIVES (Continued)


derivatives and warrant liability collectively exceeded the proceeds from the Notes of $1,850,000, the Company recorded an inception loss on derivatives of $1,168,761 and a discount of $1,850,000 on the Notes.

        During May 2010 (date of additional issuance), the fair value of the embedded derivatives and warrant liability for the additional issuance was $180,566 and $501,174, respectively. As a result, the Company recorded a discount of $681,740 on the Notes issued during May 2010.

        During July 2010 and August 2010 (date of additional issuance), the fair value of the embedded derivatives and warrant liability for the additional issuance was $9,239 and $84,329, respectively. As a result, the Company recorded a discount of $93,568 on the Notes issued during July 2010 and August 2010.

        The revaluation of the derivatives as of September 30, 2010 resulted in the fair value of the liabilities of $101,764 and $507,932 for the embedded derivative liability on the Notes and the common stock warrant liability, respectively. The decrease in the fair value resulted in a gain on derivatives of $2,168,687 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of its embedded derivatives, and the Company uses the Black-Scholes and Binomial option-pricing models to estimate the value of its common stock warrant liability. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes and Binomial option-pricing models for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are set forth in the following table. The expected volatility is based on the volatility of public companies that are similar to the Company's industry, size, financial leverage and stage of life cycle. The Company calculated the historical volatility of these companies using the daily closing total returns for a period of time equal to the expected term of the embedded derivatives and common stock warrant liability as of the valuation date. The expected term represents the period of time that the embedded derivatives and common stock warrant liability are expected to be outstanding. The risk free rate is based on the U.S. treasury securities constant maturity rate that corresponds to the expected term.

Embedded Derivatives

 
  September 30,
2010
  July 29 - August 24,
2010
  June 30,
2010
  May 13 - 27,
2010
  March 31,
2010
 

Expected volatility

    64.1 %   64.1 %   88.1 %   84.3 %   46.1 %

Expected life, range in years

    0.34     0.10     0.25     0.35     0.50  

Expected dividend yield on stock

    0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %

Risk free interest rate

    0.23 %   0.21 %   0.24 %   0.24 %   0.28 %

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

7. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE AND DERIVATIVES (Continued)

Common Stock Warrant Liability

 
  September 30,
2010
  July 29 - August 24,
2010
  June 30,
2010
  May 13 - 27,
2010
  March 31,
2010
 

Expected volatility

    74.0 %   73.6 %   78.1 %   76.4 %   69.0 %

Expected life, range in years

    4.50     4.60     4.75     4.84     5.00  

Expected dividend yield on stock

    0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %

Risk free interest rate

    1.16 %   1.23 %   1.83 %   2.14 %   2.63 %

8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

Retroactive Presentation for Reverse Common Stock Split

        Effective June 28, 2010, the Company implemented a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock. All common share and per share information in the accompanying condensed financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse common stock split.

Stock Warrants

        A summary of the warrant activity and related information is presented below:

 
  September 30, 2010   December 31, 2009  
 
  Warrants   Weighted
average exercise
price
  Warrants   Weighted
average exercise
price
 

Outstanding—beginning of period

      $     641,322   $ 1.00  

Granted

    1,026,126     2.68     430,617     3.00  

Exercised

            (1,042,239 )   1.84  

Canceled

              (29,700 )   0.20  
                       

Outstanding—end of period

    1,026,126     2.68          
                       

Exercisable—end of period

    1,026,126     2.68          
                       

Stock Options

        Under the Company's Comprehensive Management Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), the number of options authorized is limited to 18 percent of the total outstanding common shares. As of September 30, 2010, the number of options authorized was 3,730,400.

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (Continued)

        A summary of the Company's stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is as follows:

 
  Number of
Options
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Contractual
Term (Years)
  Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2009

    3,596,195   $ 1.55     6.17   $ 6,515,929  
 

Granted

    10,000     2.62              
 

Exercised

                     
 

Forfeited

    (185,000 )   (1.97 )            
                         

Options outstanding as of September 30, 2010

    3,421,195     1.55     3.86     211,156  
                         

Options exercisable as of September 30, 2010

    3,141,195     1.55     3.77     211,156  
                         

        As of September 30, 2010 there was $1,058,407 of total unrecognized compensation cost with a weighted average vesting period of 1.46 years related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. The total fair value of shares vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $679,898.

        A summary of the Company's non-vested options for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is as follows:

 
  Shares   Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested as of December 31, 2009

    525,000   $ 3.34  
 

Granted

    10,000     2.62  
 

Vested

    (203,750 )   (3.88 )
 

Forfeited

    (10,000 )   (2.62 )
             

Nonvested as of September 30, 2010

    321,250     4.04  
             

        The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of its share-based payments. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are set forth in the following table. Subsequent to the Merger, the expected volatility is based on the volatility of public companies that are similar to the Company's industry, size, financial leverage and stage of life cycle. Prior to the Merger, the expected volatility is based on the volatility of the Dow Jones Small Cap Medical Index. The Company calculated the historical volatility of these companies using the daily closing total returns for a period of time equal to the expected term of the options immediately prior to the grant date. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination patterns. The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. treasury

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TECHNISCAN, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (Continued)


securities constant maturity rate that corresponds to the expected term in effect at the time of grant. The fair value of common stock is based on closing stock quotes for the Company's common stock.

 
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  2010   2009   2010   2009  

Expected volatility

        22.80 % 89.36% - 91.04%     22.80 %

Expected life, range in years

        9.00   6.25     9.00  

Expected dividend yield on stock

        0.00 % 0.00%     0.00 %

Risk free interest rate range

        3.52 % 3.56% - 3.85%     3.52 %

Fair value of common stock

      $ 1.50   $3.36 - $3.44   $ 1.50  

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

        On July 28, 2010, the Company's Board of Directors implemented a furlough to reduce overhead costs and conserve cash. The furlough, which was effective August 13, 2010, was for ten weeks. On October 25, 2010, the Company laid-off 9 of the Company's 17 employees, including employees in operations and engineering.

        Subsequent to September 30, 2010, the Company amended the Notes extending the maturity date from October 8, 2010 to January 31, 2011. The Notes may be extended to April 15, 2011 at the request of the Company and with agreement from the first lien holders of the Notes. In conjunction with the extension of the Notes, the Company issued 275,000 restricted shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase 1,026,126 shares of its common stock.

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PART II

        

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 13.    Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.

SEC registration fees

  $ 4,200  

Legal fees and expenses

    25,000  

Edgarizing costs

    2,000  

Printing expenses

    1,000  

Accounting fees and expenses

    10,000  

Miscellaneous

    800  
       
 

Total

    43,000  
       

        All amounts are estimated.

Item 14.    Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

        Our Certificate of Incorporation requires us to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, including in circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise discretionary under Delaware law.

        Section 145 of the DGCL provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to an action, suit or proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the corporation's request in such a capacity for another entity against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the action, suit or proceeding. The power to indemnify applies: (1) if such person is successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding; or (2) if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The power to indemnify applies to actions brought by or in the right of the corporation as well, but only to the extent of defense expenses (including attorneys' fees but excluding amounts paid in settlement), actually and reasonably incurred and not to any satisfaction of judgment or settlement of the claim itself, and with the further limitation that in such actions no indemnification shall be made in the event of any adjudication of negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duties to the corporation, unless a court believes that in light of all the circumstances indemnification should apply.

        Our bylaws provide that we may indemnify and advance expenses to an employee, fiduciary, or agent of ours, whether or not they are a director or officer of ours, to the fullest extent permitted by law and if provided for by specific action of the Board, or contract.

        Our Certificate of Incorporation also eliminates personal liability of our directors to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability: (1) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders; (2) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (3) pursuant to Section 174 of the DGCL; or (4) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

        On March 19, 2010, we entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors as well as Messrs. Passey, Hanover and Klock. Pursuant to these agreements, we have agreed to hold harmless and indemnify these directors and officers to the full extent authorized or permitted by Delaware law against certain expenses (including attorneys fees) and other liabilities such as judgments, fines and

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amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by these individuals in connection with certain proceedings if they acted in good faith and in a manner they believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that such conduct was unlawful. The agreements also provide for the advancement of expenses (including attorneys fees) to these individuals subject to specified conditions. Under these agreements, we will not indemnify these individuals for expenses or other amounts for which Delaware law prohibits indemnification. The obligations under these agreements continue during the period in which these individuals are our directors or officers and continue thereafter so long as these individuals shall be subject to any proceeding by reason of their service to us, whether or not they are serving in any such capacity at the time the liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification can be provided under the agreements.

        Insofar as indemnification for liabilities under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling us pursuant to the above provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Item 15.    Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

        During the period from October 2006 through September 2009, TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 136,667 shares of common stock to directors on its Board of Directors for director compensation pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act") for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.

        During the period from October 18, 2006 through May 8, 2007, TechniScan Utah issued 8,525,570 shares of Series D Preferred Stock to 65 accredited investors through a private placement transaction pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. In connection with this private offering, TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 159,199 shares of common stock. The shares of Series D Preferred Stock were sold at $0.75 per share and the warrants had an exercise price of $1.00 per share. 2,157,630 of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock were issued pursuant to the conversion of the convertible subordinated promissory notes previously outstanding. 3,256,931 of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock were issued pursuant to a right to convert shares of common stock purchased in a previous offering for $1.50 per share into Series D Preferred Stock. TechniScan Utah received $2,333,259 in cash as a result of this private offering. There were no commissions paid in connection with this transaction.

        During February 11, 2008 through September 15, 2009, TechniScan Utah issued 6,491,641 shares of Series E Preferred stock to 30 accredited investors through a private placement transaction pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The shares of Series E Preferred Stock were sold at $0.90 per share. 566,669 of the shares of Series E Preferred Stock were issued pursuant to the conversion of the convertible subordinated promissory notes previously outstanding. TechniScan Utah received an aggregate of $5,044,805 in cash in three closings of this private offering. There were no commissions paid in connection with this transaction.

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        Pursuant to the first closing of the Series E Preferred Stock private offering, TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of our common stock, at a price of $3.00 per share to one accredited investor. Pursuant to the second closing of the Series E Preferred Stock private offering, TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 148,464 shares of our common stock to 19 holders of Series E Preferred Stock at a price of $3.00 per share. Pursuant to the third closing of the Series E Preferred Stock private offering, TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 237,153 shares of common stock to 14 holders of Series E Preferred Stock at a price of $3.00 per share.

        On October 23, 2008 TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 4,000 shares of common stock to two consultants for services rendered, pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.

        On December 11, 2008, TechniScan Utah issued warrants to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock to one consultant for services rendered, pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.

        During the period from September 9, 2009 through October 8, 2009, TechniScan Utah issued 343,439 shares of common stock to 19 accredited investors through a private placement transaction pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The shares of common stock were sold at $3.00 per share. TechniScan Utah received $1,030,315 in cash as a result of this private offering. There were no commissions paid in connection with this transaction.

        On October 9, 2009, we issued an aggregate of 19,206,134 shares of our common stock to the shareholders of TechniScan Utah in connection with the Merger and we also issued options to purchase 3,071,195 shares of common stock in connection with the Merger. All shares of our common stock and options to purchase common stock issued pursuant to the Merger were in exchange for all issued and outstanding shares of common stock and options to purchase shares of common stock of TechniScan Utah. The shares of our common stock and options to purchase common stock were issued pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient(s) of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        On October 9, 2009, we issued 250,000 shares of our common stock to a consultant as compensation for services rendered pursuant to a professional services agreement pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        On November 10, 2009, we issued 37,500 shares of our common stock to a consultant as compensation for services rendered pursuant to a consulting agreement pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        On March 30, 2010, we issued senior secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $1,850,000 and common stock purchase warrants to purchase 690,301 shares of our common stock to five accredited investors. The notes are convertible in whole or in part at any time at the

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option of the holder of the note into that number of shares equal to the principal amount of the note, and all accrued interest payable on the principal at a rate of 12% per annum, divided by $2.68, subject to customary adjustments set forth in the notes. The warrants are exercisable in whole or in part at the option of the holder anytime up to for five years from the date of grant at an exercise price per share is $2.68, subject to customary adjustments set forth in the warrants. The offering of the notes and warrants was not registered under the Securities Act, but was made in reliance upon the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) thereof and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient(s) of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        During the period from May 13, 2010 through May 27, 2010, we issued senior secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $700,000 and common stock purchase warrants to purchase 261,198 shares of our common stock to nine accredited investors under the same terms as those issued on March 30, 2010.

        From July 29, 2010 through August 24, 2010, two members of our Board purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes in the amount of $200,000. In conjunction with the notes, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 74,627 shares of our common stock. Except as adjusted for the later issuance date, the note and warrant have the same material terms as the senior secured convertible promissory notes and the common stock purchase warrants, respectively, we issued pursuant to a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement and other investment documents in connection with our March 2010 Offering.

        From November 29, 2010 through December 17, 2010, two members of our Board purchased senior secured convertible promissory notes in the amount of $100,000. In conjunction with the notes, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 37,314 shares of our common stock. Except as adjusted for the later issuance date, the note and warrant have the same material terms as the amended senior secured convertible promissory notes and the amended common stock purchase warrants, respectively, we issued pursuant to a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement and other investment documents in connection with our March 2010 Offering.

        Subsequent to September 30, 2010, we amended the senior secured convertible promissory notes extending the maturity date from October 8, 2010 to January 31, 2011. The Notes may be extended to April 15, 2011 at our request and with agreement from the first lien holders of the Notes. In conjunction with the extension of the due date of the Notes, we issued 275,000 restricted shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase 1,026,126 shares of our common stock.

        The offering of the notes and warrants was not registered under the Securities Act, but was made in reliance upon the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) thereof and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient(s) of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        On December 7, 2010, we entered into a Placement Agency Agreement with Stonegate to retain Stonegate as our non-exclusive placement agent in connection with future private placements of our securities. Pursuant to the Agreement, we issued Stonegate 150,000 shares of our common stock to compensate Stonegate for its due diligence. The offering of the common stock was not registered under the Securities Act, but was made in reliance upon the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) thereof and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient(s) of our securities took them for

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investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        On December 8, 2010, we entered into a Professional Services Agreement with PCOF Partners, for a one-year term. Pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement, PCOF Partners will serve as a non-exclusive consultant and advisor on various financial matters. As compensation for its services, we issued PCOF Partners 375,000 shares of our common stock. The offering of the common stock was not registered under the Securities Act, but was made in reliance upon the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) thereof and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient(s) of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

        On January 11, 2011, we entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement with Southridge which provides that Southridge is committed to purchase up to an aggregate of $10,000,000 of our shares of common stock over a two-year period, as and when we determine appropriate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Equity Purchase Agreement. In connection with the agreement with Southridge, we issued 150,000 shares of our common stock to Southridge. The offering of the securities was not registered under the Securities Act, but was made in reliance upon the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(2) thereof and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The recipient(s) of our securities took them for investment purposes without a view to distribution. Furthermore, they had access to information concerning us and our business prospects; there was no general solicitation or advertising for the purchase of our securities; and the securities are restricted pursuant to Rule 144.

Equity Compensation Plan

        From March 2007 until September 2009, TechniScan Utah granted Non-Qualified Stock Option awards and Incentive Stock Option awards covering an aggregate of 884,188 shares of common stock, pursuant to our Plan, that remained outstanding as of September 30, 2009. The exercise price for each option is as follows: options granted in March 2007 were $1.38 per share; options granted in March 2008 were $3.00 per share and $1.80 per share; options granted in May 2008 were $1.80 per share; options granted in July 2008, June 2009, August 2009 and September 2009 were $1.50 per share. Each option vests ten years from the date of issuance or three months from termination of employment. Each of the stock option awards were made in reliance upon the exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act set forth in Rule 701 in that the securities were offered and sold either pursuant to written compensatory benefit plans or contracts relating to compensation.

        After the Merger, from October 2009 through January 3, 2011, we granted Non-Qualified Stock Option awards and Incentive Stock Option awards covering an aggregate of 1,021,253 shares of common stock, pursuant to our Plan, that remained outstanding as of January 14, 2011. The exercise price for these options are as follows: 521,250 options granted in 2009 were granted at an exercise price of $1.50 per share and 500,003 options granted January 3, 2011 were granted at an exercise price of $0.24 per share. There are 470,000 options that vest quarterly over two years beginning the first quarter of 2010; 12,500 options that vested after six months from date of grant; 38,750 options that vest 25% on the anniversary of grant date and thereafter in 36 equal monthly installments, and 500,003 options that vest quarterly over two years beginning the first quarter of 2011. Each of the stock option awards were made in reliance upon the exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act set forth in Rule 701 in that the securities were offered and sold either pursuant to written compensatory benefit plans or contracts relating to compensation.

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Item 16.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

        (a)   A list of exhibits filed with this registration statement is set forth on the Exhibit Index and is incorporated in this Item 16(a) by reference.

        (b)   The financial statement schedules are either not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements and footnotes related thereto.

Item 17.    Undertakings.

        


The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

        (1)   To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

              (i)  To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

             (ii)  To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement; and

            (iii)  To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

        (2)   That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

        (3)   To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

        (4)   Intentionally omitted.

        (5)   That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:

              (i)  Intentionally omitted.

             (ii)  If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the city of Salt Lake City, State of Utah, on January 18, 2011.


 

 

TECHNISCAN, INC.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ DAVID C. ROBINSON

David C. Robinson
Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)

 

 

By:

 

/s/ STEVEN K. PASSEY

Steven K. Passey
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)


POWER OF ATTORNEY

        We, the undersigned officers and directors of TechniScan, Inc., hereby severally constitute and appoint David C. Robinson and Steven K. Passey, or either one of them, our true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution, for us and in our stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including pre-effective and post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement and all documents relating thereto, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing necessary or advisable to be done in and about the premises, as full to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all the said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ DAVID C. ROBINSON


David C. Robinson
 

Chief Executive Officer, Director

  January 18, 2011

/s/ STEVEN K. PASSEY


Steven K. Passey
 

Chief Financial Officer

 

January 18, 2011

/s/ JOSEPH W. PEPPER


Joseph W. Pepper, Ph.D
 

Chairman of the Board and Director

 

January 18, 2011

/s/ KENNETH G. HUNGERFORD II


Kenneth G. Hungerford II
 

Director

 

January 18, 2011

/s/ CHERYL D. COOK


Cheryl D. Cook
 

Director

 

January 18, 2011

/s/ GERALD A. RICHARDSON


Gerald A. Richardson
 

Director

 

January 18, 2011

/s/ RICHARD J. STANLEY


Richard J. Stanley
 

Director

 

January 18, 2011

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit   Identification of Exhibit
  2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and between TechniScan, Inc., Castillo, Inc., TechniScan Acquisition, Inc., and Emilia Ochoa, dated October 9, 2009   Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

2.2

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Castillo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and Castillo, Inc., a Nevada corporation, dated September 4, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

2.3

 

Plan of Merger by and among TechniScan, Inc. and TechniScan Acquisition, Inc., dated October 9, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

2.4

 

Plan of Merger by and among Castillo, Inc. and TechniScan, Inc., dated October 9, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

3.1

 

Certificate of Incorporation

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

3.1.1

 

Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation filed June 18, 2010

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2010

 

3.1.2

 

Certificate of Correction filed June 22, 2010

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2010

 

3.2

 

Bylaws

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

3.3

 

Certificate of Merger of Castillo, Inc., a Nevada corporation with and into Castillo, Inc., a Delaware corporation, filed with the State of Delaware on October 8, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

3.4

 

Certificate of Ownership and Merger of TechniScan, Inc., with and into Castillo, Inc., filed with the State of Delaware on October 9, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

4.1

 

Form of Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note of TechniScan, Inc., as amended

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 14, 2010

 

4.2

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant of TechniScan, Inc.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2010

 

4.3

 

Specimen Stock Certificate

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2010

 

5.1

 

Legal Opinion of Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

 

Filed herewith

 

9.1

 

Voting Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the Series E Preferred Stock holders dated February 11, 2008(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

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Exhibit   Identification of Exhibit
  10.1   Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of March 30, 2010 by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the investors party thereto.   Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2010

 

10.2

 

Amendment to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments, LLC as Lead Investor.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 4, 2010

 

10.2.1

 

Amendment to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Lead Investor.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 1, 2010

 

10.2.2

 

Amendment to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Lead Investor.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 11, 2010

 

10.2.3

 

Amendment to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Lead Investor.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 19, 2010

 

10.2.4

 

Amendment to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Lead Investor.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 3, 2010

 

10.2.5

 

Amendment to the Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Lead Investor.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 18, 2010

 

10.3

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 30, 2010 by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the investors party thereto.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2010

 

10.4

 

Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 14, 2010.

 

10.4.1

 

Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 1, 2010.

 

10.4.2

 

Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 11, 2010.

 

10.4.3

 

Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 19, 2010.

 

10.4.4

 

Amendment to the Registration Rights Agreement by and among TechniScan, Inc. and the stockholders party thereto.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 3, 2010.

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Exhibit   Identification of Exhibit
  10.5   Security Agreement dated as of March 30, 2010 by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Collateral Agent for the holders of the Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes.   Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2010

 

10.6

 

Patent, Trademark and Copyright Security Agreement dated March 30, 2010 by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Biotex Pharma Investments LLC as Collateral Agent for the holders of the Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes.

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2010

 

10.7

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement between TechniScan, Inc. and its Officers and Directors

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 25, 2010

 

10.8

 

Office Building Lease by and between Shupe Investments, LTD, as landlord, and TechniScan Inc., as tenant, for lease of premises located at 3216 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, dated April 11, 2008(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.9

 

Lease Agreement by and between 1011 LLC, as landlord, and SafeScan Medical Systems, LLC, as tenant, for lease of premises located at 1011 East Murray-Holladay Road, Salt Lake City Utah, dated September 1, 2003(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.10

 

2001 Employee Stock Option Plan, as amended

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 22, 2010

 

10.11

 

Employment Offer Letter with Steven K. Passey, dated November 9, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 12, 2009

 

10.12

 

Employment Offer Letter with Barry K. Hanover, dated February 4, 2002

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.13

 

Form of Confidentiality, Inventions Assignment and Non-Competition Agreement between TechniScan, Inc. and employees of TechniScan, Inc.(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.14

 

Form of Lock-Up Agreement

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.15

 

General Consulting Agreement by and between TechniScan Medical Systems, Inc. and The Anson Group, dated May 1, 2006(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.16

 

Client Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement by and between TechniScan Medical Systems, Inc. and The Anson Group, dated May 3, 2006

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

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Exhibit   Identification of Exhibit
  10.17   Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Esaote S.p.A., dated February 11, 2008(1)   Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.18

 

Distribution Agreement by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Esaote S.p.A., dated February 11, 2008(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.19

 

European Market Development Agreement, between Esaote S.p.A., and TechniScan Inc., dated October 28, 2008(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.20

 

Letter of Understandings on Possible Amendment Agreement, between Esaote S.p.A. and TechniScan, Inc., dated October 28, 2009(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.21

 

Manufacturing Letter of Intent between TechniScan, Inc. and Esaote S.p.A., dated November 12, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 12, 2009

 

10.22

 

Supplement Number One to Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Esaote, S.p.A., dated November 10, 2009(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 8, 2009

 

10.23

 

Supplement Number Two to Original Equipment Manufacturing Agreement and Engineering Support Agreement by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Esaote, S.p.A., dated November 10, 2009(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 8, 2010

 

10.24

 

Amendment and Restatement of The License Agreement Between University of Utah Research Foundation and TechniScan, Inc., Successor-in-Interest to Dr. Steven A. Johnson Dated August 28, 1984, dated January 10, 2002(1)

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.25

 

Professional Services Agreement, by and between TechniScan, Inc. and PCOF Partners, dated October 9, 2009

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009

 

10.26

 

Professional Services Agreement, by and between TechniScan, Inc. and PCOF Partners, dated December 8, 2010

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2010.

 

10.27

 

Placement Agency Agreement, by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Stonegate Securities, Inc., dated December 7, 2010

 

Incorporate by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13, 2010.

 

10.28

 

Equity Purchase Agreement, by and between TechniScan, Inc., and Southridge Partners II, LP, dated January 11, 2011

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 18, 2011.

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Exhibit   Identification of Exhibit
  10.29   Registration Rights Agreement by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Southridge Partners, II, LP dated January 11, 2011   Incorporated by refence to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 18, 2011

 

10.30

 

Product Development Agreement by and between TechniScan, Inc. and Womens3D dated January 11, 2011

 

Incorporated by refence to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 18, 2011

 

16.1

 

Letter dated December 7, 2009 from George Stewart, CPA to the Securities and Exchange Commission

 

Incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2009

 

23.1

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Filed herewith

 

24.1

 

Power of Attorney (included on the inspection page to this registration statement)

 

Filed herewith

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Schedules and exhibits have been omitted. The Company undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted schedules and exhibits upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission.