WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2015--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, is committed to connecting
emergency clinicians to technology in a way that improves clinical
practice and patient outcomes. Teleflex will showcase its broad
portfolio of products, including the Rusch® Airtraq™
Avant™ Video Laryngoscope System, at EMS Today 2015, Feb.
26-28, in Baltimore, MD.
“At Teleflex, we are dedicated to solving unmet clinical needs and
delivering positive outcomes for clinicians and patients in the
pre-hospital environment,” said Linda Beneze, President of the Teleflex
Specialty Division. “Teleflex history is defined by practical innovation
and the development of products designed to promote improved clinical
practice and patient outcomes. We are excited to introduce the Rusch®
Airtraq™ Avant™ Video Laryngoscope System. This
product delivers confidence for easier intubations in critical care
situations and we look forward to sharing the value of choosing Teleflex
as a preferred partner with the pre-hospital care community.”
The following products from the EMS portfolio will be highlighted at EMS
Today 2015:
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Rusch® Airtraq™
Avant™ Video Laryngoscope System
The
Rusch® Airtraq™ Avant™ Video
Laryngoscope System provides improved visibility for intubating
pre-hospital patients where overcoming challenging patient positioning
and difficult airways is vital. The system provides an affordable
per-use option with single-use disposable blades. Simple to use and
easy to learn, the addition of the snap-on video camera (sold
separately) provides a rotating screen, recording capability, and
multiple display options, including viewing via a smartphone.
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LMA Supreme® Next Generation Airway for EMS
When
a patent airway can mean the difference between life and death, choose
the LMA Supreme® Airway from Teleflex. The leading
single-use, gastric access laryngeal mask airway with a built-in drain
tube, the LMA Supreme® Airway is the airway of choice. You
can depend on the LMA Supreme® Airway to fit properly and
ventilate sufficiently due to its superior design and proven track
record. It is simply our most advanced airway device for your airway
needs.
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Arrow® EZ-IO®
Intraosseous Vascular Access System
The Arrow®
EZ-IO® Vascular Access System is a complete solution for
rapid vascular access – whether you’re facing difficult vascular
access challenges or need fast intraosseous access for critical
situations and life-threatening emergencies. This system is designed
to provide the medical professional rapid vascular access to the
central circulation within seconds, delivering medications,
intravenous fluids and blood products to adult and pediatric patients
alike.
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LMA® MAD Nasal™
Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device
When IV drug delivery
is less than ideal the LMA® MAD Nasal™ Device
can come to the rescue delivering safe, painless and rapidly effective
treatment. No shot. No needle. No risk of needle stick injury.
Teleflex will also be hosting a Rescue Airway Challenge at Teleflex
booth 713, allowing attendees to challenge their colleagues for the
quickest successful insertion of the LMA Supreme® Airway.
This challenge not only tests attendees’ knowledge, but allows for the
clinical specialist team to conduct hands-on training for more
familiarity with the supraglottic airway.
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 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.
Airtraq and Avant are trademarks or registered trademarks of Prodol
Meditec S.A.
Teleflex, Arrow, EZ-IO, Hudson RCI, LMA, LMA
Supreme, MAD, MAD Nasal and Rusch are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.
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2015 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved. MC-001021
Source: Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated
Jake Elguicze
Treasurer and Vice
President, Investor Relations
610-948-2836
jake.elguicze@teleflex.com
www.teleflex.com