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SPECIALIZED HEALTH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL AND THE MED-DESIGN CORPORATION ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT

November 23, 2005

Specialized Health Products International (SHPI) and The Med-Design Corporation recently announced plans to merge to create a leading provider of technology for safety medical needles. "By combining these two independently growing technology companies into one stronger, more efficient entity, we expect to expand our presence in safety medical needles and create new opportunities to drive profitable growth," said Jeff Soinski, President and CEO of SHPI.

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