AngioDynamics Awarded HealthTrust PICC Contract

AngioDynamics, a specialist in minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology, has signed an agreement with HealthTrust covering PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) products.

HealthTrust, which serves nearly 1,400 hospitals, 800 ambulatory surgery centers and members in more than 10,600 other locations, including physician practices, long-term care and alternate care sites, has an annual purchasing volume that exceeds $23 billion.

"This is AngioDynamics' first PICC contract with HealthTrust," said Chuck Greiner, Senior Vice President of AngioDynamics' Global Vascular Access Franchise. "Today we have more than 20 GPO agreements and are in the strong position of having three of the top four systems with access to our extensive PICC portfolio, illustrating the importance of this segment to our growth strategy and our shared commitment to bringing clinical and economic value to their members."

Effective January 1, 2015, AngioDynamics' entire PICC portfolio, including its thromboresistant BioFlo PICC product line and Celerity tip location system, will be available to HealthTrust members. This is the company's seventh contract with HealthTrust, with its others covering fluid management, dialysis and core peripheral vascular products.

"HealthTrust's foundation is based on a rigorous, patient-focused selection process that ensures its members receive superior quality products at a sustainable price advantage," said Scott Centea, AngioDynamics' Vice President, North American Corporate Accounts. "AngioDynamics is proud to have been selected by HealthTrust for this agreement and we are committed to delivering innovative, quality vascular access technologies to the HealthTrust's membership."