LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced a new
agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing
unit of the Premier healthcare alliance. The new agreement covers
Teleflex Incorporated's Arrow(R) Central Venous Catheters (CVC), Arrow
Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) and the VasoNova(R) Vascular
Positioning System (VPS(R)). It begins October 1, 2011 and extends through
June 30, 2014.
The Arrow PICC product line includes the recently introduced Arrow
EVOLUTION(TM) PICC with Chlorag+ard(TM) antimicrobial technology, the
first Chlorhexidine-treated peripherally inserted central catheter with
both intraluminal and extraluminal protection. Chlorag+ard technology
provides broad spectrum antimicrobial protection against bacterial and
fungal colonization.
The broad range of Arrow vascular access products includes central
venous access catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, multi
access catheters and acute hemodialysis catheters, many of which are now
available in ErgoPack(TM) Maximal Barrier Precautions Trays, a system
designed to support compliance with best practice and guidelines for
catheter insertion.
The agreement also covers the innovative VasoNova Vascular Positioning
System (VPS). VPS is the first real-time intra-vascular catheter
navigation technology that does not require external metal detectors or
viewing screens, nor subjective interpretation of ECG signals.
"Teleflex works closely with clinicians to develop products that are
designed to promote patient safety and protect against infections,"
commented Paul Molloy, President, Vascular Access Division. "We are
pleased to offer Premier members one of the broadest ranges of vascular
access products available, including options to manage catheter tip
location, preserve vessel integrity and improve procedural efficiency."
About the Premier Healthcare Alliance, Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award Recipient
Premier is a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,500 U.S.
hospitals and 75,000-plus other healthcare sites using the power of
collaboration to lead the transformation to high quality, cost-effective
care. Owned by hospitals, health systems and other providers, Premier
maintains the nation's most comprehensive repository of clinical,
financial and outcomes information and operates a leading healthcare
purchasing network. A world leader in helping deliver measurable
improvements in care, Premier has worked with the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services and the United Kingdom's National Health Service North
West to improve hospital performance. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.,
Premier also has an office in Washington, D.C. http://www.premierinc.com/about/news.
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. For additional
information about Teleflex please refer to http://www.teleflex.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Any
forward-looking statements contained herein are based on our
management's current beliefs and expectations, but are subject to a
number of risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances, which may
cause actual results or company actions to differ materially from what
is expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and
uncertainties are identified and described in more detail in our filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
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