LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2014--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, has announced FDA 510(k)
clearance of a full range of Polysite® Implantable Ports for
exclusive distribution in the U.S. under its ARROW® brand.
These ports have a low profile, hybrid design that combines a
lightweight plastic body and a strong titanium reservoir, and will be
available in both pressure injectable and non-pressure injectable
options.
“The ARROW® Polysite® Low Profile Hybrid Ports
will further broaden a product line that demonstrates our commitment to
enhance patient outcomes, improve safety and drive health economics in
the area of interventional access,” said Linda Beneze, President and
General Manager, Specialty Division. “We are proud to add ARROW®
Polysite® Ports to our portfolio.”
The ARROW® Polysite® Low Profile Hybrid Ports have
a lightweight body with an atraumatic profile designed to provide
patient comfort, while the strong titanium reservoir is compatible with
a range of cytotoxic drugs commonly used in chemotherapy and prevents
needle “pitting” experienced with plastic reservoirs. The ports will be
available in 6 Fr. Micro, 7 Fr. Mini, and 8 Fr. Standard sizes with
attachable polyurethane catheter. All sizes are pressure injectable up
to 5 mL/sec at 300psi and are MR conditional. Each ARROW®
Polysite® Port Kit contains a Polyperf SafeTM
Safety Huber Needle. This patented positive pressure Huber needle has a
removal system designed to reduce the risk of blood reflux and minimize
catheter occlusion by maintaining positive flush pressure during
one-handed needle removal.
About Perouse Medical
For more information, visit www.perousemedical.com.
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 11,400 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.
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.
Perouse Medical, Polysite and Polyperf Safe are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Perouse Medical.
Teleflex and Arrow 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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