LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 25, 2013--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, has announced it was recently
awarded a new agreement from HealthTrust for its complete line of LMA®
Laryngeal Masks. Healthtrust provides healthcare organizations with
solutions for total cost management, including group purchasing.
The agreement, effective July 1, 2013, will provide HealthTrust’s 1,400
member hospitals access to the comprehensive portfolio of laryngeal
masks available from Teleflex. The full offering provides airway
management products including the LMA Supreme® Laryngeal
Mask, the LMA Classic® Airway, the LMA Unique®
Airway and the LMA ProSeal® Airway.
“This new agreement with HealthTrust further strengthens Teleflex’s
position as a market leader in laryngeal masks in the United States,”
said Cary Vance, President, Anesthesia & Respiratory Division of
Teleflex. “We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive portfolio of
airway management solutions that improve patient outcomes while reducing
the cost of care.”
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 11,700 people worldwide and serves
healthcare providers in more than 140 countries. Additional information
about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at teleflex.com.
About HealthTrust
HealthTrust (legally known as HealthTrust Purchasing Group, L.P.) is
committed to strengthening provider performance and clinical excellence
through an aligned membership model and the delivery of total cost
management solutions, including supply chain solutions and a contract
and service portfolio unparalleled in quality, scope and value.
HealthTrust (www.healthtrustpg.com)
serves 1,400 acute care facilities, 800 ambulatory surgery centers and
members in more than 10,600 other locations including physician
practices, long-term care and alternate care sites. Headquartered in
Brentwood, Tenn., HealthTrust is closely integrated with the
provider-proven capabilities of Parallon Business Solutions (www.parallon.net)
which include workforce management solutions, revenue cycle and business
process expertise and technology solutions.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe
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.
Teleflex, LMA, LMA Classic, LMA ProSeal, LMA Supreme and LMA Unique
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its
affiliates.
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Source: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze
Treasurer and Vice
President, Investor Relations
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