Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) (NYSE: TFX) is a global provider of critical care medical devices and technologies, serving healthcare professionals in more than 150 countries. The company’s product portfolio spans three primary segments—Surgical, Anesthesia, and Respiratory—offering a broad array of solutions designed for minimally invasive surgery, airway management, interventional cardiology, and vascular access. Teleflex’s brands include recognized names such as Arrow® catheters, LMA® (laryngeal mask airway) devices, and PleurX® drainage systems, which are used in hospitals, outpatient facilities, and home care settings worldwide.
In the Surgical segment, Teleflex delivers instrumentation, access devices, and consumables that facilitate urology, interventional cardiology, and general surgery procedures. The Anesthesia segment focuses on airway management, with a suite of products that range from endotracheal tubes to video laryngoscopes and supraglottic airway devices. Teleflex’s Respiratory division develops catheters, drainage solutions, and respiratory monitoring equipment that support patient care in critical and acute settings. Across all segments, the company emphasizes product innovation, regulatory compliance, and partnerships with clinicians to address evolving clinical needs.
Founded in 1943, Teleflex initially produced precision-machined components for aviation and other industrial markets. Over the decades, the company shifted its strategic focus toward healthcare through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. Key milestones include the acquisition of Deknatel in 1998, which bolstered its urology portfolio, and the purchase of RITE Aid’s respiratory care business in the early 2000s. Recent expansions have strengthened Teleflex’s presence in Europe and Asia-Pacific, establishing a network of manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, and sales offices that support localized product development and market access.
Teleflex is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Liam J. Kelly, who joined the company in 2018 and has driven efforts to streamline operations and enhance the global product pipeline. The senior leadership team combines deep clinical expertise and commercial acumen to guide strategic planning, quality initiatives, and sustainability programs. Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Teleflex operates with a commitment to improving patient outcomes and delivering value to healthcare providers through continuous innovation and service excellence.
