WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 2, 2015--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced three new
group purchasing agreements with Premier, Inc. The new agreements cover
Teleflex’s Weck® brand of Endomechanical (Ligation and
Stapling) products, Deknatel® brand of Cardiovascular Suture,
and Weck Vista® brand of Bladeless Laparoscopic Access Ports.
The agreements begin April 1, 2015 and extend through March 31, 2018.
The Weck® Hem-o-lok® Polymer Locking Ligation
System is designed to give surgeons confidence in clip security. The
unique polymer locking clip provides the assurance of secure “cold”
ligation during critical nerve-sparing prostatectomy procedures.
The Deknatel Cardiovascular Suture line was developed to satisfy the
unique needs and exacting standards required during cardiac surgery.
Weck Vista Bladeless Laparoscopic Access Ports are designed with an
asymmetrical dilating tip to help minimize patient trauma. The broad
line of access ports includes differentiated products for open access
techniques using either balloon or cone ports.
“Teleflex’s Surgical team has a long history of working closely with
physicians to develop products that help to improve patient outcomes and
enhance procedural efficiencies,” said John Tushar, President and
General Manager, Surgical Division of Teleflex. “We’re pleased to offer
Premier members the clinical and financial benefits of the complete
Endomechanical, Suture and Trocar product lines.”
About Premier, Inc.
Premier, Inc. is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an
alliance of approximately 3,400 U.S. hospitals and 110,000 other
providers to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics,
collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and advisory and other services,
Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier, a
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, plays a critical role
in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members
to co-develop long-term innovations that reinvent and improve the way
care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in Charlotte,
N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare.
Please visit Premier’s news and investor sites on www.premierinc.com;
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and Premier’s
blog for more information about the company.
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 11,700 people and serves healthcare
providers worldwide. 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, Deknatel, Hem-o-lok, Weck, and Weck Vista are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.
© 2015 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved. MC-000669
Source: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze
Treasurer and Vice
President, Investor Relations
610-948-2836
jake.elguicze@teleflex.com
www.teleflex.com