RadStat® Radial Artery Compression Device. The RadStat® Radial Artery Compression Device is intended to apply direct pressure to the radial artery puncture site after diagnostic and interventional procedures. In addition to rapid controlled hemostasis, the RadStat® immobilizes the wrist comfortably, facilitating a patient’s recovery.

Waste Containment Systems. Because of heightened awareness of the risks associated with blood and related waste materials, hospitals have moved toward closed systems whenever possible. To address these concerns, we have designed a waste containment bag which connects to a manifold in a closed system and collects waste materials such as blood and other fluids during angioplasty or other procedures. Our Disposal Depot™ is self-contained for simplified disposal and reduced risk of contamination. The Backstop® and Backstop Plus™ are unique and proprietary alternative fluid disposal basins designed to reduce exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The DugOut®, a large volume (1000 ml) line extension to the Backstop®, also contains an additional compartment for the storage of accessories. The MiniStop™ and MiniStop Plus™ are designed to meet the needs of clinical procedures that accumulate smaller volumes of waste.

Contrast Management Systems. The Miser™ and the In Line Contrast Management System™ are designed to reduce the waste of various contrast media, or colored fluid, and increase catheterization lab efficiencies. The Miser system’s blue fluid level indicator disk is designed to minimize air from entering the contrast line and to potentially be injected into the patient. We believe that this small system helps hospitals save thousands of dollars a year in wasted contrast.

Majestik® Angiographic Needles. The angiography needle creates the percutaneous (through the skin) access site for virtually all invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in cardiology and radiology. The needle provides the initial point of entry site for the introducer sheath, guide wires, catheters and any other diagnostic and interventional devices. Our Majestik® needle helps physicians achieve precise vascular access with one of the sharpest angiography needles on the market.

Majestik® and SecureLoc™ Shielded Angiography Needles. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act passed by the United States Congress in November 2000 requires healthcare employers to document their exposure control plan and evaluate safety-engineered products to protect clinicians. In 2002, we launched a new line of shielded, 18-gauge angiography introducer needles designed to meet the requirements of the law. We believe that the Majestik® shielded needle is one of the first safety-engineered devices designed to promote safer needles in cardiology and radiology. The SecureLoc™ Shielded Needle (trademark of Specialized Health Products International, Inc.) launched in 2005 provides a second clinical alternative. We launched the A.S.K. Merit Safety Access Kits™ in early 2003, which include protected scalpels and needles used for vascular access.

Fountain® and Mistique® Infusion Catheters. Vascular occlusion is a common anomaly that affects millions of patients each year. Both the Fountain® and the Mistique® catheters deliver therapeutic solutions intended to dissolve blood clots in peripheral arteries, hemodialysis grafts and deep veins. The Fountain® catheter utilizes an occluding wire to effectively block off the end hole and direct the infusion therapy uniformly through the laser-drilled side holes. The Mistique® is designed to be used over standard 0.035 or 0.038 guide wires to block off the end hole and direct the infusion therapy uniformly through the side holes.

Squirt® Fluid Dispensing System. The Squirt® fluid dispensing system is a unique and proprietary product designed to deliver fluid in a controlled, accurate and consistent manner. The device is available stand-alone as well as packaged with the Fountain® Catheter.

Prelude™ and DialEase® Introducer Sheaths. In 2005, we launched the Prelude™ Sheath Introducer, a new beginning in vascular access. The product was specifically designed to meet customer requirements. The DialEase® Introducer Sheath (a registered trademark of Thomas Medical) is a short introducer ideally suited for dialysis graft intervention. It is commonly used in conjunction with the Fountain® and Mistique® therapeutic infusion catheters to declot dialysis grafts.

Merit MAK™ and Merit S-MAK™ Mini Access Kits. In 2004, we introduced the Merit MAK Mini Access Kit for those clinical applications requiring small, 21-gauge needle introduction. Kit configurations provide the necessary components for vascular access. The S-MAK was recently launched with a stiffened version of the standard product.

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