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Smiths Medical and Novation Sign Multi-Year Specialty Infusion Pump Agreement

Smiths Medical, the global medical devices manufacturer, announced today that it has been awarded a three-year supply agreement for Specialty Infusion Pumps by Novation, LLC, the healthcare contracting services company, of Irving, Texas. The agreement becomes effective December 1, 2008.

The agreement includes Syringe Pumps and Ambulatory Pumps, including the new, next generation CADD-Solis® system. Previously, Smiths Medical had agreements in place with University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) of Oakbrook, IL. With this agreement, Smiths Medical expands the reach of its specialty infusion pumps to members of VHA Inc. (Irving, TX) and Provista, LLC (Irving, TX).

We are delighted to have been awarded this agreement by Novation, said Stuart Morris-Hipkins, President of Smiths Medical, North America. This agreement will allow us to expand our reach to the other members of Novations consortium in addition to UHC, giving us the opportunity to demonstrate the value of our technology and safety features to VHA and Provista. We are looking forward to working with Novation and its alliance members.

About Novation

Founded in 1998, Irving, Texas-based, Novation is the leading health care contracting services company, delivering unmatched savings and value to nearly 2,500 members of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), two national health care alliances and nearly 12,000 members of Provista, LLC. Through its competitive contracting process, Novation develops and manages contracts with more than 500 suppliers. Novation offers the most extensive range of advanced contracting services, including: contract development, contract and supplier management, custom contracting, enhanced savings programs, online contract management and analytical tools, order management and online supplier connectivity. VHA, UHC and Provista members used Novation contracts to purchase more than $33.1 billion in 2007.

About Smiths Medical

Smiths Medical is a leading supplier of high-quality medical devices and products for global markets. It designs and manufactures specialist medical devices in three key areas: Safety Devices, Vital Care and Medication Delivery. Smiths Medical's customers include hospitals, alternate care such as home care, and other healthcare providers worldwide. Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group, a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. For further information, visit www.smiths-medical.com

Contacts:

Smiths Medical Contact:
Judith Rossi, 781-878-8011 X7834
Director, Marketing Communications
judy.rossi@smiths-medical.com

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