RICK SCHULTZ EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Orlando, FL --- Rick Schultz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp., has been named Educator of the Year. The award, co-sponsored by the 3M Corporation and the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) is given annually to individuals that provide outstanding contributions to educational endeavors.

Along with the award, Mr. Schultz received the Beth Yanish Litsky, Ph.D. Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Schultz indicated that the scholarship will be used to help fund his most recent effort, the writing of a surgical instrument textbook.

Spectrum Surgical is a worldwide supplier of surgical instruments, surgical instrument repair services and surgical instrument accessories.

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