Medline and 3M Health Care sign license and supply agreement

Under this agreement, Medline has acquired the exclusive license and sales rights in the US for 3M’s electrosurgical patient plates and accessories. The 1100 series electrosurgical patient plates and the 9100 series universal patient plates with proprietary safety ring are included in the agreement. This product line will be sold under the Medline brand.

3M brand patient plates are featured in national group purchasing contracts and are currently sold through several distribution channels. Medline will continue to support all sales channels and build upon the relationships 3M has established with health care customers to ensure optimal supply costs and allow these customers to maintain their focus on patient safety.

Chuck Kummeth, vice president and general manager, 3M Medical Division, said: “By leveraging the strength of Medline’s selling organization, we’re able to focus on continued innovation and manufacturing excellence. Together, we can offer health care professionals a high quality, total solution in electrosurgery.”