Disposable device firm recognised as medtech company of the year

Merit Medical Ireland, a manufacturer and marker of proprietary disposable devices has won the Medtech Company of the Year Award 2018.

The award is granted by a panel consisting of Irish business enterprise and governmental agency leaders.

The Galway-based company is a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems. The company’s devices are used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy.

Fred P Lampropoulous, Merit’s Chairman and CEO: “We are pleased to be recognised as a premium company in Ireland. Our Irish operations continue to grow and prosper and significantly contribute to our company’s overall success. We are proud of the leadership and hard work of our Irish team.”

Merit Medical’s executive vice president, European Operations, R&D and strategy, Mark Butler, added: “We are thrilled, honoured and humbled to accept this award on behalf of our dedicated team in Galway. We are proud to be recognised by the industry, amongst so many great medtech companies throughout this island.”