SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Feb 22, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, today announced that it will participate at Raymond James 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference being held March 6-9, 2011 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando.

On Tuesday, March 8th, at 2:50 p.m. ET, Merit's Chairman and CEO Fred P. Lampropoulos will give a 30-minute presentation regarding Merit's history, products, financial performance and prospects. He will also participate in one-on-one meetings throughout the day.

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 and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 130 individuals. Merit employs approximately 2,200 people worldwide with facilities in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, Utah; Angleton, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Rockland, Massachusetts.

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SOURCE: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Anne-Marie Wright, Vice President, Corporate Communications
Phone: (801) 208-4167
e-mail: awright@merit.com
Fax: (801) 253-1688