The ligating clip and applier combination is a system designed to work together, with the applier specifically and designed to apply a specific clip in a precise manner to provide secure, reliable ligation of vessels in critical surgeries.

Made with heart-shaped wire, Teleflex’s Weck metal ligating clips gives each clip a firm grip on blood vessels, the company said. The pre-formed clip allows for precise tip-to-tip closure to fully engulf the vessel.

Teleflex’s Hem-o-lok polymer locking ligation system gives surgeons the confidence in clip security – secure in the applier, and locked on to the patient vessel.

During critical nerve sparing prostatectomy procedures, the unique polymer locking clip provides the assurance of secure cold ligation.

Teleflex Surgical Division president and general manager John Tushar said: "Teleflex’s Surgical team has a long history of working closely with physicians to develop products that help to improve patient outcomes and enhance procedural efficiencies.

"We’re pleased to provide Amerinet members the clinical and financial benefits of the complete Manual Ligation product line."

The agreement covers a period of two years, from July 1, 2014 to July 31, 2016.