HealthTrust Purchasing Group signs 3-year vascular graft procurement contract with MAQUET Cardiovascular

Feb 18 2010

MAQUET Cardiovascular, LLC, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced today that it has signed a three year contract with HealthTrust Purchasing Group, LP to provide woven and knitted textile vascular grafts to the HealthTrust membership. The contract includes the HEMASHIELD product line and other vascular grafts, which are used to surgically repair or replace damaged blood vessels, including the aorta.

"HealthTrust Purchasing Group's decision to supply MAQUET Cardiovascular's woven and knitted textile grafts to its members is a testament to our quality products, excellent customer service and comprehensive educational programs for vascular surgeons," said Raoul Quintero, President of MAQUET Cardiovascular U.S. Sales LLC.  "This contract strengthens our position as an industry leader in vascular grafts and is expected to increase market share for our HEMASHIELD product line."