Pacific Surgical Acquires Conkin Surgical
October, 2016 – Vancouver, BC
Pacific Surgical Holdings Ltd. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Conkin Surgical Instruments Ltd. as the latest company to join the Pacific Surgical family of companies. Conkin Surgical is a Canadian medical device manufacturer that has been in business for more than 40 years. Conkin Surgical is best known for the Valtchev Uterine Mobilizer, a pioneering gynecological instrument invented by Dr. Valtchev, manufactured in Canada, and sold internationally.
Conkin Surgical is Pacific Surgical’s first acquisition of a manufacturing company. There are now six Pacific Surgical divisions including Keir Surgical which has been the exclusive distributor of Conkin Surgical products in Canada since 2013, and will continue in this role moving forward.
“Right now is a very exciting time to be a part of the Pacific Surgical family as we continue to add new companies while remaining focused on healthcare businesses,” said Michael Fish, president of Pacific Surgical. “We look forward to building the Conkin Surgical business by enhancing the support of our current distributors and potentially in time expanding the company’s product range. We remain committed to manufacturing the products in Canada and maintaining the high quality standards that have been the hallmark of Conkin Surgical for more than 40 years”
Michael Fish, President
Pacific Surgical Holdings Ltd.
800.663.4525 Ext. 222
mfish@pacificsurgical.ca