Merit Medical to Present at Canaccord Adams' Cardiovascular Conference

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology and gastroenterology, today announced that it will participate at Canaccord Adams' Third Annual Cardiovascular Conference being held November 10th, 2009 at the Nikko Hotel in San Francisco.

On Tuesday, November 10th, at 10:30 a.m. PT, Merit's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 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 gastroenterology. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 125 individuals. Merit employs approximately 1,880 people worldwide, with facilities in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, Utah; Angleton, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; and Galway, Ireland.

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CONTACT:  Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
          Anne-Marie Wright, Vice President, Corporate Communications
          (801) 208-4167
          Fax: (801) 253-1688
          awright@merit.com