Teleflex Recognized with 2012 Innovation of the Year by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
<0> Teleflex IncorporatedJake ElguiczeTreasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations610-948-2836 </0>
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced that Weck EFx Endo Fascial Closure System has been selected by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) as one of its 2012 Innovations of the Year. The award will be presented at the SLS Annual Meeting September 5-8, 2012 in Boston, Ma. This is the second time a Teleflex product has been chosen for this prestigious award, which recognizes the most innovative products of the past year that have an application in minimally invasive surgery. The first recognition was for the Weck Hem-o-lok Auto Endo5 Ligation System.
The innovative design of the Weck EFx System provides key benefits for the surgeon and patient including a special design for port site closure, and enables reproducible fascial closure in varying body types with a controlled suture delivery. The unique approach to port site closure is designed to minimize complications and costs associated with port-site herniation, allowing the surgeon confidence, clarity and control.
“Teleflex has a strong presence in laparoscopic procedures and the Weck EFx System adds a compelling new product to our complete access line that is designed to improve patient outcomes,” said Jay White, Vice President and General Manager, Surgical Division of Teleflex. “The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons is an esteemed organization, and we are honored by their recognition of a product we are so pleased to offer to healthcare professionals.”
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 Limerick, PA, Teleflex employs approximately 11,200 people worldwide and serves healthcare providers in more than 130 countries. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at .
SLS is the largest Minimally Invasive or Laparoscopic Society in North America and perhaps worldwide with over 6,000 active members. Many Laparoscopic and MIS specialties are represented; the main three are Surgical Endoscopy, Gyn Laparoscopy, and Endourology. SLS’ focus is multispecialty, providing a multidisciplinary education by giving a comprehensive view that is more inline with better physician orientation and patient outcome.
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