Achieving over 70% market share in Puerto Rico is a reflection of VeriChip's strong distribution network on the island, and the high level of awareness of the infant abduction threat.

Electronic infant protection systems are now the norm for hospitals of all sizes, encouraged by legislation enacted by the Puerto Rico legislature in 1999 to require hospitals to invest in infant protection measures.

Dan Gunther, president of VeriChip, commented, "We applaud the proactive approach to infant protection taken by so many hospitals in Puerto Rico, and we are proud to partner with these hospitals to help protect their smallest patients. Puerto Rico is setting a strong example for infant protection, not only for the United States, but countries around the world" - Applied Digital.