WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2016--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), a leading global provider of medical
devices for critical care and surgery, has announced it has received FDA
510(k) clearance to market its Arrow® Midline with Chlorag+ard®
Technology.
Arrow® Midline with Chlorag+ard®
Technology is an antithrombogenic1 and antimicrobial2
peripheral venous catheter designed to minimize common midline catheter
complications such as catheter intraluminal occlusion, thrombus
accumulation and microbial colonization on the catheter surface for a
minimum of 30 days.1,2,3 Additionally, the new midline is
also designed for use with high-pressure injection for diagnostic
studies. The Arrow® Midline with Chlorag+ard®
Technology will enable caregivers to effectively and economically
protect the catheter from potential costly complications.
“Clinicians are faced with a multitude of vascular access challenges.
Development of new technology to ensure the patient receives the safest,
most effective IV therapy possible should drive all medical device
manufacturers. We at Teleflex continue to promote the message of ‘The
Right Line for the Right Patient at the Right Time™.’ and
through this belief we continue to develop products that help clinicians
to champion better care,” said Jay White, president and general manager
of the Vascular Access Division of Teleflex. “The Arrow® Midline
with Chlorag+ard® Technology continues to build
upon this belief.”
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to
improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose
driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical
needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is
diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional
access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine
and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the
understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more
information, please visit teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson
RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®
and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of
purpose.
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, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Chlorag+ard, Deknatel, Hudson
RCI, LMA, Pilling, Right Line, Right Patient, Right Time, Rusch and Weck
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its
affiliates.
© 2016 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights
reserved. MC-002488
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Data on file. AS compared to uncoated catheters, intravascular
ovine model inoculated with Staph aureus. No correlation between in
vitro / in vivo testing methods and clinical outcomes have
currently been ascertained.
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In vitro data on file 2010. No correlation between in
vitro / in vivo testing methods and clinical outcomes have
currently been ascertained.
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Occlusion - As compared to uncoated PICCs, in vitro model
measuring flush pressure post exposure to human blood. No
correlation between in vitro / in vivo testing methods and
clinical outcomes have currently been ascertained.
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Rx only
Contraindication:
The Arrow® PICC with Chlorag+ard®
Technology is contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity
to chlorhexidine

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