Merit Medical to Present at Sidoti's Emerging Growth Conference

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Nov. 9, 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 Sidoti & Company's Emerging Growth Institutional Forum being held November 20th, 2009 at The Grand Hyatt in New York City.

On Friday, November 20th, at 1:30 p.m. ET, Merit's Chief Financial Officer Kent W. Stanger 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