itl signs 5 year supply deal with biomerieux

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Monday, 21 August 2006
ITL signs 5 year supply deal with bioMérieux.
ITL is pleased to announce a five year supply agreement with bioMérieux for ITL's new SampLok®
Blood Collection Adapter for use with the BacT/ALERT® product line.
bioMérieux, a leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics and bacterial detection testing, will purchase
the safety devices for further distribution to clinical end users.
bioMérieux is a long-standing industry leader and innovator within the in vitro diagnostics industry.
Their products include test instruments, reagents, software and other ancillary devices. bioMérieux
is also a leader in driving safety in the workplace with its market-exclusive plastic BacT/ALERT
blood culture bottles.
“We’re delighted to be selected by bioMérieux to supply our new SampLok® Blood Collection
Adapter safety product line to the global hospital market. It’s a significant step by bioMérieux
towards continued global needle safety awareness and we are very pleased to be part of the
evolution of safety in the healthcare workplace ” said Bill Mobbs, ITL’s CEO.
The new SampLok® Blood Collection Adapter is an important platform for ITL's bacterial detection
safety ancillary product line and supplements our SSK® product offerings.
This new product line directly supports bioMérieux’ commitment to enhancing the safety of
healthcare workers worldwide.
ITL continues to be a leader in design and development of safety devices to address the critical
issue of needlestick injuries in the global healthcare industry.
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About bioMérieux
bioMérieux is a leading international diagnostics group that specializes in the field of in vitro
diagnostics for clinical and industrial applications. bioMérieux designs, develops, manufactures and
markets systems (i.e. reagents, instruments and software) used in:
Clinical applications: the diagnosis of infectious diseases such as hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis and
respiratory illnesses, as well as pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer, based on the
analysis of biological samples (such as blood, saliva or urine); and
Industrial applications: the microbiological analysis of food, environments (such as water and air),
surfaces and pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, based on the analysis of product or
environmental samples.
In 2005, bioMérieux sales reached 994 million euros. The company is present in more than 130
countries through 35 subsidiaries and a large network of distributors, which positions the company
well to benefit from the growth potential of the in vitro diagnostics market. Some important drivers
that underpin this growth are aging populations and age-related illness, illnesses related to life-style
and eating habits, emerging new pathogens, the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the
fight against bio-terrorism, and the recognition of the importance of the quality of food products.
bioMérieux is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext, Paris (FR0010096479 – BIM). Other information
can be found at www.biomerieux.com
For more information:
Bill Mobbs
CEO
ITL (ASX: ITD, www.itl-limited.com) designs and manufactures innovative medical devices and procedure
packs for global healthcare markets. ITL is committed to bringing products to the market that consistently
prove to be market leaders in safety and innovation and supplies 200 private and public hospitals across
Australia with its range of customised Procedure Packs. ITL's products have a presence in over 35
countries and protect the lives and health of healthcare workers in millions of procedures annually.