LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2012--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, has announced a four-year
contract with the Asklepios Hospital Group for the ambIT PCA pump, which
is distributed by Teleflex. The Asklepios Hospital Group includes more
than 100 health facilities with more than 18,500 beds.
Teleflex’s regional anesthesia products allow clinicians to control pain
during and after surgery and help lessen the risk of cardiovascular and
pulmonary complications. Prepared for any eventuality, each product is
designed to focus on clinical efficiency and therapeutic efficacy.
The ambIT PCA pump is an electronically controlled PCA pump that allows
the patient to be mobile while receiving care. The pump also can be
taken home for independent pharmacological management. The ambIT
Ambulatory Pain Control Systems from Summit Medical provide flexible,
accurate and safe therapy-specific configurations and low cost-in-use
infusion pumps and accessories for the management of post-operative pain.
“The contract is a great success for growing Teleflex’s European
anesthesia business, which is in line with our global strategy. By
entering into a partnership with the Asklepios Hospitals, we combine
excellent clinical care with innovative products,” said Liam Kelly,
President, Teleflex EMEA.
About Asklepios Hospital Group
With a market share of over 20 percent, the Asklepios Hospital Group is
one of the three largest operators of private hospitals in Germany. The
group’s strategy – which focuses on high-quality, innovation and
sustainable growth – has been rewarded with dynamic growth since its
formation 25 years ago. At the end of 2010, Asklepios ran more than
100 health facilities with over 18,500 beds.
Asklepios has a strong growth record, is profitable and generates stable
cash flows on the basis of a long-term orientated business model. The
group also has a sound financial structure and a strong capital base.
Asklepios is thus excellently positioned, both strategically and
commercially, to actively shape the structural transformation of the
German healthcare system.
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 11,500 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.
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.
ambIT is a registered trademark of Summit Medical Products, Inc.
Source: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
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