SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 21, 2008 (GLOBE 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 present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference being held September 3-5, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.

On Wednesday, September 3rd, at 2:40 p.m. EDT, Merit's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred P. Lampropoulos will give a 30-minute presentation regarding Merit's history, products, financial performance and prospects. He will also participate in one-on-one meetings throughout the day. The presentation will be webcast live and archived on Merit's web site at http://www.merit.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