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Merit Medical to Host Evening of Innovation during the 2024 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting

Key Takeaway: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. announced it will host an Evening of Innovation during the 2024 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting. The event will feature presentations from notable interventional radiologists and a facility tour at Merit’s headquarters. Key educational sessions include procedures addressing vascular access, vertebral augmentation, and patient selection in interventional radiology. Merit emphasizes its dedication to advancing educational opportunities in the field.

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  • Merit Medical is hosting a series of innovative educational events at the SIR Annual Meeting.
  • The Evening of Innovation will feature key insights from Merit’s leadership and a facility tour.
  • The programs address critical topics in interventional radiology, showcasing Merit’s commitment to education and innovation.

Full Press Release Details

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today a series of events for clinicians attending the 2024 SIR Annual Meeting. These educational events will take place at Merit’s headquarters and at SIR booth 320.
On March 26, Merit will host an Evening of Innovation at its Salt Lake City headquarters from 6:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. During the evening, guests will hear from Merit’s Chairman and CEO, Fred Lampropoulos, attend a reception, tour Merit’s manufacturing facility, and learn firsthand about Merit’s history of innovation.
Throughout SIR, Merit will host the following educational events at booth 320:
“The Surfacer® Inside-Out® System, a Safe and Approved Procedure to Restore and Preserve Vascular Access in Chronically Occluded Central Veins”
with Amir Noor, MD Interventional Radiologist (Monday, March 25, 2:35 p.m.–2:55 p.m.)
“Steerable Vertebral Augmentation & RF Ablation in an Office Setting”
with Dana Dunleavy, MD Interventional Radiologist (Tuesday, March 26, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.)
“Access: The Good to Know and the Must Know”
with Darren Klass, MD Interventional Radiologist (Tuesday, March 26, 2:35 p.m.–2:55 p.m.)
“PAE: Key Concepts in Patient Selection, Technical Success, and Optimizing Clinical Outcomes.”
with Jason Hoffmann, MD Interventional Radiologist (Wednesday, March 27, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.)
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“We welcome SIR and its members to Salt Lake City, home of Merit’s corporate headquarters and where Merit was founded thirty-seven years ago,” said Mr. Lampropoulos. “As a supporter of SIR, we share the organization’s commitment to educational opportunities and clinical research to advance the practice of interventional radiology. We are excited to share Merit’s full scope of interventional radiology offerings and solutions with this distinguished audience, furthering our mission to improve patient lives."
ABOUT MERIT MEDICAL Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling more than 700 individuals. Merit employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide.
TRADEMARKS Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of Merit Medical Systems, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its licensors.
+1-801-432-2864 | sarah.comstock@merit.com
Mike Piccinino, CFA, IRC
+1-443-213-0509 | mike.piccinino@westwicke.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Merit Medical's Evening of Innovation 2024?

The Evening of Innovation will take place on March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where will Merit Medical's events be held during SIR 2024?

Events will occur at Merit’s headquarters and SIR booth 320.

Who will speak at the Surfacer Inside-Out event?

The event will feature Amir Noor, MD, an Interventional Radiologist.

What year was Merit Medical Systems founded?

Merit Medical Systems was founded in 1987.

How many employees does Merit Medical have worldwide?

Merit employs approximately 7,000 people globally.

Last updated: Mar 5, 2024