SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 6, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MMSI - News), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology and radiology procedures, today announced that it will participate in the Fourth Annual Noble Financial Equity Conference being held August 18-19, 2008 at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada.

On Monday, August 18th, at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Merit's Chief Financial Officer Kent Stanger will give a 25-minute presentation regarding Merit's history, products, financial performance and prospects. The presentation will be webcast live on the conference website at http://www.noblemadmax.com. It is recommended that interested parties register at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation to ensure timely access.

ABOUT MERIT

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology and radiology. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 90 individuals. Merit employs approximately 1,640 people worldwide, with facilities in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, Utah; Angleton, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; and Galway, Ireland.

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         Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
         Anne-Marie Wright, Vice President of Corporate Communications
         (801) 208-4167
         Fax: (801) 253-1688
         awright@merit.com