Report on Financial Site was in Error
LIMERICK, Pa., Oct 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical devices for critical care and surgery, has issued a statement in
response to an incorrect notice posted on the Thompson Reuters website.
The Thomson Reuters report on its website yesterday mistakenly reported
that Dr. Ming S. Liu was named CEO of Teleflex Incorporated. This
statement was incorrect and solely the result of Thomson Reuters error
in not using the correct stock ticker symbol for Pacgen
Biopharmaceuticals (TSX-V: PGA). Benson F. Smith continues in his
current role as Chairman, President and CEO of Teleflex Incorporated.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a leading global provider of specialty medical devices for a
range of procedures in critical care and surgery. Our mission is to
provide solutions that enable healthcare providers to improve outcomes
and enhance patient and provider safety. Headquartered in Limerick, PA,
Teleflex employs approximately 11,600 people worldwide and serves
healthcare providers in more than 130 countries. Additional information
about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at http://www.teleflex.com.
SOURCE: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze
Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
610-948-2836