Teleflex Awarded HealthTrust Agreement for Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Product Line
April 29 2015 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced a
renewed agreement with HealthTrust covering Central Venous Catheter
(CVC) products, effective June 1, 2015. Teleflex CVCs will be
available to HealthTrust members, including 1,350 acute care
facilities, as well as 15,000 ambulatory surgery centers, physician
practices and alternate care facilities.
Through this agreement, HealthTrust members will have access to
an extensive line of innovative ARROW® CVC products, including the
ARROW® CVC with ARROWg+ard® Technology and the ARROW® JACC (Jugular
Axillo-subclavian Central Catheter) with Chlorag+ard® Technology.
ARROWg+ard® Technology is a CDC 1A recommendation for the
prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection.1 The ARROW®
JACC with Chlorag+ard® Technology is a small-french size
antimicrobial and antithrombogenic catheter that is designed for
both acute and long-term use. ARROW® CVC products utilize the
Arrow® ErgoPack™ System, a second generation vascular access
maximal barrier bundle, incorporating an ergonomic approach to
central line insertion and the latest in infection protection and
sharps safety technology.
“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 11,700
people and serves healthcare providers worldwide. For additional
information about Teleflex please refer to www.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, Arrowg+ard, Chlorag+ard and ErgoPackare
trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its
affiliates.
© 2015 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved. MC-001224
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Dellinger, P., Garland, J., Heard, S.O., Lipsett P.A., Masur, H.,
Mermel, L.A., Pearson, M.L., Raad, I.I., Randolph, A, Rupp, M.E.,
Saint, S., Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular
Catheter-Related Infections, 2011. The Centers for Disease Control.
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/guidelines/bsi-guidelines-2011.pdf.
Accessed May 16, 2011. 2.
Teleflex IncorporatedJake ElguiczeTreasurer and Vice President,
Investor
Relations610-948-2836jake.elguicze@teleflex.comwww.teleflex.com
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