MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 17, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datascope Corp. (NasdaqGS:DSCP - News) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on October 15, 2008 to stockholders of record as of October 1, 2008.

About Datascope Corp.

Datascope Corp. is the global leader of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and a diversified medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets proprietary products for clinical health care markets in interventional cardiology and radiology, cardiovascular and vascular surgery and critical care. The Company's products are sold throughout the world through direct sales representatives and independent distributors. Founded in 1964, Datascope is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey. For news releases, webcasts and other Company information, please visit Datascope's website, http://www.datascope.com.

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         Datascope Corp.
         Henry Scaramelli, Chief Financial Officer
         (201) 307-5435
         www.datascope.com