WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2014--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, has partnered with Intuitive
Surgical to manufacture Weck® disposable trocar seals and
obturators for the new da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
This partnership provides surgeons performing robotic procedures with an
access solution that offers the same level of confidence, clarity, and
control as Teleflex’s Weck Vista® Bladeless Laparoscopic
Access Ports, used in standard laparoscopic cases.
“The structured collaboration between both companies allows for leverage
of differentiated Weck technology that creates value for da Vinci
customers,” said John Tushar, President and General Manager of
Teleflex’s Surgical Division. “As Intuitive Surgical has built a strong
and highly recognized brand, Teleflex’s Surgical Division will benefit
from the extended market reach of its Weck Vista® technology
on the da Vinci Xi platform. Teleflex is pleased to be associated
with such a strong brand and market presence with Intuitive Surgical and da
Vinci technology.”
Weck® brand seals and trocars developed for the da Vinci Xi
System use the same technology as Weck Vista® Access Ports,
specifically the patented atraumatic dilating obturator tip. In standard
laparoscopic cases, the Weck Vista® Access portfolio can
meet all access needs by providing the broadest offering of primary
entry access ports: high clarity in optical ports with uniquely designed
ridged cannulas, wide variety of balloon and cone open access ports,
standard ridged and smooth cannula access ports.
The da Vinci Xi System is the fourth generation of the da Vinci
technology and is designed as a minimally invasive approach to
large-incision abdominal surgeries. Intuitive Surgical says the robot
has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries.
The da Vinci Xi System was first made commercially available on
April 1, 2014.
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 Wayne, PA,
Teleflex employs approximately 11,400 people worldwide and serves
healthcare providers in more than 150 countries. Additional information
about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at teleflex.com.
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.
da Vinci and da Vinci Xi are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Teleflex, Weck, and Weck Vista are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.
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Source: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze, 610-948-2836
Treasurer
and Vice President, Investor Relations
jake.elguicze@teleflex.com
www.teleflex.com