WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2017--
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), a leading global provider of medical
technologies for vascular access, has announced a new three year Product
Category contract with Vizient Inc. for non-tunneled central venous
catheters. Vizient is the largest member-driven health care performance
improvement company in the country.
The new agreement for non-tunneled central venous catheters, which
became effective August 1, 2017, provides Vizient’s members increased
savings on contracts that offer Teleflex’s wide range of catheter kits,
which are designed to protect patients against unnecessary catheter
related complications.
“Teleflex is pleased to offer such an extensive line of products to
Vizient members,” said Jake Newman, vice president and general manager,
Vascular Access, Teleflex. “Agreements like these demonstrate our
commitment to working with all parties in the healthcare system to offer
technology at increased savings that helps clinicians improve outcomes
while reducing healthcare costs.”
Vizient’s diverse membership base includes academic medical centers,
pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery
networks and non-acute health care providers and represents more than
$100 billion in annual purchasing volume.
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.
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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, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA,
Pilling, Rusch, and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other
countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
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