OUTH JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (“Merit”) (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Thomas Medical Products, Inc. (“Thomas Medical”) from GE Healthcare in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $167 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.