Kimberly-Clark announces a dual source, three-year agreement with Novation to supply surgical nonwovens, which include surgical gowns, drapes and packs. Through this agreement, Novations 65,000 members will have access to the highest quality surgical products along with maximum savings and clinical benefits.
This is an exciting opportunity for Kimberly-Clark to continue our long-standing relationship with Novation in the surgical nonwovens category and provide members superior economic and clinical value, says John Amat, vice president of sales and marketing for Kimberly-Clark Health Care.
Under the new contract, Novation members will also have access to the latest Kimberly-Clark gown and drape innovations for custom procedure trays ordered through Novation-contracted CPT providers.
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