"The Board has complete confidence that Steven Riggs is the right person during this period," added Kovalchik. "Steven's many years of service to ICU Medical have demonstrated remarkable talent in improving our efficiencies, driving our Company as a low cost leader, and positioning us for profitable expansion."
The Company has begun the search for a full time Chief Executive Officer and is considering both internal and external candidates.

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About ICU Medical
ICU Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICUI) develops, manufactures and sells innovative medical technologies used in vascular therapy, oncology, and critical care applications. ICU Medical's products improve patient outcomes by helping prevent bloodstream infections, protecting healthcare workers from exposure to infectious diseases or hazardous drugs and monitor continuous cardiac output of critical care patients. The Company's complete product line includes custom I.V. systems, closed delivery systems for hazardous drugs, needleless I.V. connectors, catheters and cardiac monitoring systems. ICU Medical is headquartered in San Clemente, California. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.icumed.com.
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