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Teleflex Incorporated Signs New Agreements with Premier, Inc. for Endomechanical (Ligation and Stapling) Products, Suture and TrocarsTeleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced three new group purchasing agreements with Premier, Inc. The new agreements cover Teleflex's Weck® brand of Endomechanical (Ligation and Stapling) products, Deknatel® brand of Cardiovascular Suture, and Weck Vista® brand of Bladeless Laparoscopic Access Ports. The agreements begin April 1, 2015 and extend through March 31, 2018. The Weck® Hem-o-lok® Polymer Locking Ligation System is designed to give surgeons confidence in clip security. The unique polymer locking clip provides the assurance of secure "cold" ligation during critical nerve-sparing prostatectomy procedures. The Deknatel Cardiovascular Suture line was developed to satisfy the unique needs and exacting standards required during cardiac surgery. Weck Vista Bladeless Laparoscopic Access Ports are designed with an asymmetrical dilating tip to help minimize patient trauma. The broad line of access ports includes differentiated products for open access techniques using either balloon or cone ports. "Teleflex's Surgical team has a long history of working closely with physicians to develop products that help to improve patient outcomes and enhance procedural efficiencies," said John Tushar, President and General Manager, Surgical Division of Teleflex. "We're pleased to offer Premier members the clinical and financial benefits of the complete Endomechanical, Suture and Trocar product lines." About Premier, Inc. Premier, Inc. is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of approximately 3,400 U.S. hospitals and 110,000 other providers to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and advisory and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost. Premier, a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, plays a critical role in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, collaborating with members to co-develop long-term innovations that renvent and improve the way care is delivered to patients nationwide. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Premier is passionate about transforming American healthcare. Please visit Premier's news and investor sites on www.premierinc.com; as well as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Foursquare and Premier's blog for more information about the company. 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 11,700 people and serves healthcare providers worldwide. 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, Deknatel, Hem-o-lok, Weck, and Weck Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates. © 2015 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved. MC-000669
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