MMSI Merit Medical Systems Inc

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, today announced that it will participate at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference being held May 23-25 at the Grand Hyatt New York.

On Monday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET, Merit’s CFO Bernard Birkett will give a 30-minute presentation regarding Merit’s history, products, financial performance and prospects.  He will also participate in one-on-one meetings throughout the day.

ABOUT MERITFounded 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, radiology and endoscopy.  Merit serves hospitals, acute care facilities and clinics worldwide, with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 200 individuals.  Merit employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Malvern, Pennsylvania; Rockland, Massachusetts; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing and Hong Kong, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Markham, Ontario, Canada, and Melbourne, Australia.

Contact: Anne-Marie Wright, Vice President, Corporate Communications
Phone: (801) 208-4167  
E-mail: awright@merit.com  
Fax: (801) 253-1688