U.S. Launch For Teleflex’s New ARROW® FlexBlock™ Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter

Teleflex Incorporated has announced the U.S. launch of its new Arrow® FlexBlock™ Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and product will begin shipping to customers in November.

In short

Teleflex Incorporated has announced the launch of its new Arrow® FlexBlock™ Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter.

The FlexBlock Catheter was introduced October 13th at ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2012, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and product will begin shipping to customers in November.

Background

The Arrow® FlexBlock™ Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter is intended for clinicians who use ultrasound-guidance when placing continuous peripheral nerve block catheters. The echogenic, coil-reinforced FlexBlock Catheter body is constructed of polyurethane, and the unique catheter design offers a combination of ultrasound visibility, flexibility, and excellent kink resistance. The FlexBlock Catheter’s tip design is intended to provide clinicians with a predictable spread of anesthetic.

The FlexBlock Catheter will be available in a variety of standard tray configurations designed to meet the specific needs of anesthesia providers and through Teleflex’s Arrow® Select Kits (ASK) custom kit program.

This announcement follows the FlexBlock Catheter’s recent 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Company comments

“The launch of the Arrow® FlexBlock™ Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter is an exciting milestone for Teleflex,” said Cary Vance, President, Anesthesia and Respiratory Division. “The addition of the Arrow® FlexBlock™ Catheter to our market-leading1 line of Arrow® StimuCath® Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters will allow Teleflex to meet the needs of more anesthesiologists in the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain management.”

Source: Teleflex, Inc., Business Wire

published: November 2, 2012 in: Anaesthesia, Congresses and Meetings, Launches / Withdrawals

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