Selection of Smiths Medical`s EDGE Safety Hypodermic Syringes Represents
Potential $10 Million Purchase
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
Smiths Medical announced today that it has been selected for a contract award
from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for safety
hypodermic syringes that could reach $10 million. The award is part of the
government`s national flu pandemic preparedness efforts.
"Expert estimates suggest that the H1N1 flu could affect half of all Americans,
including groups like healthy young adults that were previously thought to be at
low risk for flu," said Stuart Morris-Hipkins, president of Smiths Medical North
America. "We are proud to use our capabilities to support the government`s
efforts to protect as many people as possible from H1N1 flu."
In addition to supplying important safety products, Smiths Medical staff will be
available should an emergency need arise for additional products. The company
also has set aside dedicated warehouse space for HHS to help ensure that
products are available whenever they are needed.
About Smiths Medical
Smiths Medical www.smiths-medical.com is a leading supplier of specialist
medical devices and equipment for global markets, focusing on the medication
delivery, vital care and safety devices market segments. It is part of Smiths
Group www.smiths.com, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for
markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices,
communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 22,000
people in more than 50 countries.
Smiths Medical
Bob Hanvik, +1 651-628-7613
Mobile: +1 612-812-2433
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