Teleflex partners with Intuitive Surgical to create access solutions for new da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System
April 30 2014 - 07:30AM
Business Wire
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical devices for critical care and surgery, has partnered with
Intuitive Surgical to manufacture Weck® disposable trocar seals and
obturators for the new da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
This partnership provides surgeons performing robotic procedures
with an access solution that offers the same level of confidence,
clarity, and control as Teleflex’s Weck Vista® Bladeless
Laparoscopic Access Ports, used in standard laparoscopic cases.
“The structured collaboration between both companies allows for
leverage of differentiated Weck technology that creates value for
da Vinci customers,” said John Tushar, President and General
Manager of Teleflex’s Surgical Division. “As Intuitive Surgical has
built a strong and highly recognized brand, Teleflex’s Surgical
Division will benefit from the extended market reach of its Weck
Vista® technology on the da Vinci Xi platform. Teleflex is pleased
to be associated with such a strong brand and market presence with
Intuitive Surgical and da Vinci technology.”
Weck® brand seals and trocars developed for the da Vinci Xi
System use the same technology as Weck Vista® Access Ports,
specifically the patented atraumatic dilating obturator
tip. In standard laparoscopic cases, the
Weck Vista® Access portfolio can meet all access needs by
providing the broadest offering of primary entry access ports: high
clarity in optical ports with uniquely designed ridged cannulas,
wide variety of balloon and cone open access ports, standard ridged
and smooth cannula access ports.
The da Vinci Xi System is the fourth generation of the da Vinci
technology and is designed as a minimally invasive approach to
large-incision abdominal surgeries. Intuitive Surgical says the
robot has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries.
The da Vinci Xi System was first made commercially available on
April 1, 2014.
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 11,400
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.
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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
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Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
da Vinci and da Vinci Xi are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Teleflex, Weck, and Weck Vista are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.© 2014
Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved. 2014-3007
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