Teleflex Awarded HealthTrust Agreement for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Products
January 13 2015 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of
medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced a new
agreement with HealthTrust covering PICC (peripherally inserted
central catheter) and tip location devices. HealthTrust serves
nearly 1,350 hospitals and members in more than 15,000 other
locations, including surgery centers, physician practices,
long-term care and alternate care sites. The agreement became
effective January 1, 2015.
Through this new agreement, HealthTrust members will have access
to an extensive line of innovative ARROW® PICC and tip location
devices, including the ARROW® PICC with Chlorag+ard® Technology and
the ARROW® VPS® Vascular Positioning System®. The ARROW® PICC with
Chlorag+ard® Technology has been shown to be effective in reducing
microbial colonization and thrombus accumulation on catheter
surfaces. A recent peer-reviewed study, published in the Fall 2014
issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA),
demonstrated greater than 88 percent reduction in PICC-related
bloodstream infections.1 The ARROW® VPS® Vascular Positioning
System® uses a combination of advanced technologies. The VPS®
Stylet, when used with the VPS® Console, provides real-time
catheter tip location information by using the patient’s
physiological (cardiac electrical activity and blood flow)
information. Employing a simple user interface and Blue Bullseye
symbol to indicate proper catheter tip placement, the technology is
designed to avoid clinical consequences such as thrombosis,
arterial puncture and vessel wall damage. The ARROW® VPS® Vascular
Positioning System® is indicated for use as an alternate method to
fluoroscopy or chest x-ray for central venous catheter tip
placement confirmation in adult patients when a steady Blue
Bullseye is obtained.
“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 11,500
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.
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, Chlorag+ard, VPS and Vascular Positioning
System are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex
Incorporated or its affiliates.© 2015 Teleflex Incorporated. All
rights reserved. MC-000853
References:
1. Rutkoff GS. The Influence of an Antimicrobial Peripherally
Inserted Central Catheter on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream
Infections in a Hospital Environment. JAVA. 2014; Vol 19 No 3:
172-179
Teleflex IncorporatedJake ElguiczeTreasurer and Vice President,
Investor
Relations610-948-2836jake.elguicze@teleflex.comwww.teleflex.com
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