SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Sept. 15, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology and radiology procedures, today announced that it will present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference being held September 22-25, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
Fred P. Lampropoulos, Merit's Chairman and CEO, is scheduled to make a 25-minute presentation on Monday, September 22nd, at 4:30 p.m. ET regarding Merit's history, products, financial performance and prospects. He will also participate in one-on-one meetings throughout the day. The presentation will be webcast on Merit's web site at www.merit.com and www.ibb.ubs.com.
ABOUT MERIT
Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology and radiology. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 90 individuals. Merit employs approximately 1,650 people worldwide, with facilities in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, Utah; Angleton, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; and Galway, Ireland.
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