Teleflex partners with Intuitive Surgical to create access solutions for new da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System

Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, has partnered with Intuitive Surgical to manufacture Weck® disposable trocar seals and obturators for the new da Vinci Xi Surgical System.

This partnership provides surgeons performing robotic procedures with an access solution that offers the same level of confidence, clarity, and control as Teleflex’s Weck Vista® Bladeless Laparoscopic Access Ports, used in standard laparoscopic cases.

“The structured collaboration between both companies allows for leverage of differentiated Weck technology that creates value for da Vinci customers,” said John Tushar, President and General Manager of Teleflex’s Surgical Division. “As Intuitive Surgical has built a strong and highly recognized brand, Teleflex’s Surgical Division will benefit from the extended market reach of its Weck Vista® technology on the da Vinci Xi platform. Teleflex is pleased to be associated with such a strong brand and market presence with Intuitive Surgical and da Vinci technology.”

Weck® brand seals and trocars developed for the da Vinci Xi System use the same technology as Weck Vista® Access Ports, specifically the patented atraumatic dilating obturator tip. In standard laparoscopic cases, the Weck Vista® Access portfolio can meet all access needs by providing the broadest offering of primary entry access ports: high clarity in optical ports with uniquely designed ridged cannulas, wide variety of balloon and cone open access ports, standard ridged and smooth cannula access ports.

The da Vinci Xi System is the fourth generation of the da Vinci technology and is designed as a minimally invasive approach to large-incision abdominal surgeries. Intuitive Surgical says the robot has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries.

The da Vinci Xi System was first made commercially available on April 1, 2014.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a leading global provider of specialty medical devices for a range of procedures in critical care and surgery. Our mission is to provide solutions that enable healthcare providers to improve outcomes and enhance patient and provider safety. Headquartered in Wayne, PA, Teleflex employs approximately 11,400 people worldwide and serves healthcare providers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at teleflex.com.

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da Vinci and da Vinci Xi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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