The CAREstream Group has announced its acquisition of Christie® Medical Holdings, Inc. of Memphis, TN. Christie Medical Holdings is the leader in vein visualization and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. The CAREstream Group is the premier distributor for clinical, respiratory, anesthesia, EMS, aesthetic and regenerative solutions for a variety of applications.

Christie Medical Holdings' two dominant products are the VeinViewer® Vision 2, the optimal vein finder device for hospitals and institutions; and the VeinViewer® Flex, a portable vascular visualization device. These high-quality products stand alone as the leaders in vein visualization in the world.

Dr. Al Sperry, Chairman of the CAREstream Group, commented, "We are honored that Christie has chosen CAREstream as the new owner of Christie Medical Holdings. We, as a distributor, have sold Christie VeinViewer® products for over 10 years and know they are the best in the world. We look forward to enhancing and improving future generations of products to continue that leadership. We also have multiple complementary products that we will add to the portfolio."

Paul Damiani, one of CAREstream's senior group members, will become the President of Christie Medical Holdings and be responsible for all aspects of the business. "Paul's international business experience and track record of strong leadership make him the ideal person to lead this group," continued Sperry.