Teleflex Incorporated, a globally recognized provider of medical technologies, has recently announced its successful acquisition of the Peripheral Access purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. This agreement, effective as of December 1st, 2023, enables Premier members to access specially negotiated pricing and terms for Teleflex's Peripheral Access products at their discretion. The nationally awarded multi-source agreement covers Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs), PICC navigation equipment, and Midlines.

Teleflex, renowned for its dedication to improving vascular access, aims to provide clinicians and patients with products designed to reduce vascular access-related complications. The updated Arrow™ Peripheral Access portfolio reflects this commitment, aiming to optimize patient outcomes, minimize catheter colonization of central line-associated infections, and streamline insertion procedures.

The group purchasing agreement encompasses a range of products, including the Arrow™ VPS Rhythm DLX™ Device capital equipment portfolio for PICC placements, Arrow™ PICCs preloaded with the NaviCurve™ Stylet, Arrow™ VPS G4™ Capital Equipment portfolio for PICC placements, Traditional Arrow™ PICCs, Arrowg+ard Blue Advance™ Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic PICCs, Traditional Arrow™ Midlines, Arrowg+ard Blue Advance™ Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic Midlines, Arrow™ Twin Cath™ Peripheral Catheters, and Peripheral Access accessories.

Teleflex's commitment to supporting vascular access specialists is evident in its innovative antimicrobial and antithrombogenic PICCs and Midlines. The VPS Rhythm™ DLX Device, equipped with TipTracker™ Technology, provides real-time catheter tip location information based on the patient's cardiac electrical activity. Optionally integrated with ultrasound featuring a Catheter-to-Vessel ratio tool, this device promotes standardization in vessel measurement. By eliminating the need for a confirmatory x-ray, the VPS Rhythm™ DLX Device with TipTracker™ Technology facilitates smooth insertion through ultrasound vessel assessment, PICC navigation, to final tip confirmation in the lower third of the superior vena cava.

Source: globenewswire.com

 

 

 

 

 

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