Merit Medical’s 510(k) for the SwiftNINJA Steerable Microcatheter

South Jordan, Utah – Merit Medical Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, has received 510(k) clearance for the SwiftNINJA Steerable Microcatheter. The clearance covers peripheral and coronary applications. With the exception of Japan, Merit has global distribution rights for the SwiftNINJA.

“For the past several months we have been marketing this unique product with great success in Europe,” said Fred P. Lampropoulos, Merit’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Physician response relating to range, convenience and overall cost, when compared to the use of multiple devices, has validated our initial expectations.”

The SwiftNINJA is scheduled to be launched simultaneously with the Corvocet Biopsy System, which also received 510(k) clearance recently.

“We believe these two patented and transformative technologies will provide substantial momentum and enthusiasm among our sales force and customers as we prepare for 2017,” Lampropoulos said.

About Merit
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 and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 200 individuals.  Merit employs approximately 4,100 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Malvern, Pennsylvania; Rockland, Massachusetts; San Jose, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Markham, Ontario, Canada, and Melbourne, Australia.

Source: Merit Medical Systems Inc.