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 News Release - September 15, 2008

Tri-anim Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Intersurgical's i-gel

SYLMAR, Calif.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Tri-anim Health Services, Inc. announced today the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with Intersurgical Incorporated for i-gel®, a revolutionary single use supraglottic airway.

i-gel, is a truly unique, single use, supraglottic airway management device that represents the culmination of years of extensive research and development. The i-gel supraglottic airway device has been designed to work in unison with the anatomy.

Made from a medical grade thermoplastic elastomer, i-gel has been designed to create a non-inflatable, anatomical seal of the pharyngeal, laryngeal and perilaryngeal structures while avoiding compression trauma.

“We are excited about the exclusive partnership with Intersurgical and their i-gel supraglottic airway product line. This is an excellent opportunity, which supports our goal of providing unique products that provide better patient outcomes to clinicians and patients. The i-gel supraglottic airway product line will provide anesthesia physicians with a one of a kind new product,” said Dale Clendon VP of Sales and Marketing for Tri-anim.

“This new partnership is the culmination of an existing three year relationship between Tri-anim and Intersurgical. Tri-anim’s commitment to excellence in customer service and reducing the cost of healthcare, makes them an invaluable partner in the i-gel distribution chain, of which we are proud to be associated” said William Hope, III, Business Development Manager of Intersurgical Inc. "This exclusive agreement, is a testament to the quality of Intersurgical’s products as well as our employees' dedication to provide superior service to customers. We look forward to working with Tri-anim for many years to come," continued Mr. Hope.

About Intersurgical Incorporated

For almost 20 years, Intersurgical has introduced leading edge technologies, met the needs and exceeded the expectations of our customers throughout the healthcare continuum. This includes hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), long-term care facilities, and surgery centers. For more information, visit www.intersurgical.com

About Tri-anim

For more than 30 years, Tri-anim has met the needs and exceeded the expectations of providers throughout the healthcare continuum, including emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals, long-term care facilities, surgery centers and nursing homes. All in-stock orders received - until 5 pm - are shipped the same day from one of 13 distribution centers nationwide.

Tri-anim is an industry leader providing e-commerce solutions enabling customers a faster and more efficient ProCurement method for purchasing medical products. The e-Quick® System, a proprietary patent pending technology, allows customers to place a five-line order in less than 45 seconds. For more information go to www.Tri-anim.com


Source: Tri-anim Health Services

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