Vascular Solutions and Shepherd Scientific Announce U.S. Distribution of New Products

Vascular Solutions, Inc. VASC and Shepherd Scientific, Inc. today announced they have entered into a distribution agreement providing for Vascular Solutions to distribute Shepherd Scientific's Angio Assist and Teirstein Edge products in the United States. The Angio Assist is an easy-to-use docking station that facilitates the introduction of guide wires into interventional devices including catheters and atherectomy burrs. The Teirstein Edge is a device organizer designed to neatly organize guide wires and catheters during interventional procedures. Both products have received 510(k) clearance with the FDA for sales in the United States and will be sold and serviced through Vascular Solutions' direct sales force.