WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2015--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, has announced a new agreement
with HealthTrust covering PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter)
and tip location devices. HealthTrust serves nearly 1,350 hospitals and
members in more than 15,000 other locations, including surgery centers,
physician practices, long-term care and alternate care sites. The
agreement became effective January 1, 2015.
Through this new agreement, HealthTrust members will have access to an
extensive line of innovative ARROW® PICC and tip location
devices, including the ARROW® PICC with Chlorag+ard®
Technology and the ARROW® VPS® Vascular
Positioning System®. The ARROW® PICC with
Chlorag+ard® Technology has been shown to be effective in
reducing microbial colonization and thrombus accumulation on catheter
surfaces. A recent peer-reviewed study, published in the Fall 2014 issue
of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA),
demonstrated greater than 88 percent reduction in PICC-related
bloodstream infections.1 The ARROW® VPS®
Vascular Positioning System® uses a combination of advanced
technologies. The VPS® Stylet, when used with the VPS®
Console, provides real-time catheter tip location information by using
the patient’s physiological (cardiac electrical activity and blood flow)
information. Employing a simple user interface and Blue Bullseye symbol
to indicate proper catheter tip placement, the technology is designed to
avoid clinical consequences such as thrombosis, arterial puncture and
vessel wall damage. The ARROW® VPS® Vascular
Positioning System® is indicated for use as an alternate
method to fluoroscopy or chest x-ray for central venous catheter tip
placement confirmation in adult patients when a steady Blue Bullseye is
obtained.
“At Teleflex, we are committed to providing high-quality, clinically
relevant products that aim to enhance patient outcomes, reduce hospital
costs and improve efficiencies,” said Jay White, President and General
Manager, Vascular Division. White added, “We are pleased to continue
achieving that goal through our relationship with HealthTrust, and
ensuring more hospitals have access to technologies that help protect
patients as well as the hospital’s bottom line.”
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 1,350 acute care facilities and members in more than 15,000 other
locations, including ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices,
long-term care and alternate care sites. Headquartered in Brentwood,
Tennessee, HealthTrust is closely integrated with the proven
capabilities of Parallon Business Solutions, LLC (www.parallon.com),
a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services,
including revenue cycle management, workforce and technology solutions.
On Twitter @healthtrustpg and @parallonconnect.
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 11,500 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.
Teleflex, Arrow, Chlorag+ard, VPS and
Vascular Positioning System are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.
© 2015 Teleflex
Incorporated. All rights reserved. MC-000853
References:
1. Rutkoff GS. The Influence of an Antimicrobial Peripherally Inserted
Central Catheter on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in a
Hospital Environment. JAVA. 2014; Vol 19 No 3: 172-179
Source: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze
Treasurer and Vice
President, Investor Relations
610-948-2836
jake.elguicze@teleflex.com
www.teleflex.com