Durham, NC – May 07, 2003 - TriVirix Inc., a global provider of product development, manufacturing and end-user services to the medical and life sciences equipment industries, today announced that it has appointed Larry Pope to the position of Director of Corporate Quality & Regulatory Affairs. In this role, Pope will oversee TriVirix’ compliance with international quality standards and with FDA quality system regulations.

Pope most recently served as TriVirix’ Director of Engineering and Product Management. Prior to that, he spent thirteen years in Research and Development at Organon Teknika. He has experience in managing medical equipment projects from research to final production and market introduction, as well as expertise in managing regulatory affairs including PreMarket Approval and 510(k) submissions to the FDA. Under Pope’s direction, TriVirix recently successfully completed a TUV audit at its Belfast, Northern Ireland facility and an FDA audit at its Milaca, Minnesota facility.

“I am committed to helping TriVirix reach the highest possible standards in quality, as well as helping our customers successfully maneuver the complex world of regulations, audits and approvals,” said Pope.

"TriVirix takes quality very seriously, understanding the effect it can have on us, our customers and their customers," said TriVirix' CEO, Rich West. "This new position will ensure that we continue to improve our quality review and documentation processes, and that we continue to deliver the best possible service and support to our customers."

TriVirix provides expert product development, manufacturing and end-user services to medical device and Life Sciences original equipment manufacturers (OEM) allowing them to bring their products to market in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

About TriVirix

TriVirix is a full service contract manufacturer specializing in the development, manufacture, and support of complex electronic and electromechanical medical and other life sciences equipment. TriVirix’ customer base includes some of the largest and most respected companies in the industry as well as early-stage and medium size companies. By partnering with TriVirix, equipment OEM’s benefit from extensive equipment engineering and regulatory knowledge, allowing them to bring products to market faster and more cost effectively. TriVirix’ global medical (device) design and manufacturing facilities are ISO9001/EN46001 certified, FDA registered and QSR (cGMP) compliant.

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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with TriVirix, please call Josh Rose at (919) 595-8242 or email at joshua.rose@trivirix.com

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