Rockland, MA, June 9, 2008 – Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. today announced it recently earned MedAssets Supply Chain Systems’ Platinum Vendor status. The platinum level is the highest vendor designation awarded by MedAssets Supply Chain Systems, a MedAssets company (NASDAQ: MDAS). 71 vendors were awarded the Platinum Vendor designation at the MedAssets Healthcare Business Summit in Las Vegas in March 2008, attended by more than 3,000 healthcare professionals.

The award recognizes outstanding vendors and is based on improving customer savings and customer satisfaction, filing reports and submitting fee schedules in a timely manner, continuous growth in purchase volume, and supporting MedAssets’ philanthropic efforts.

Smiths Medical’s agreement covers the entire contract portfolio which includes Anesthesia Breathing Systems, Face Masks, and Esophageal Stethoscopes; Intubation Products, Endobroncheal Tubes, Endotrachial Tubes; HME’s and Filters, as well as the company’s full line of Respiratory products and Fluid Management products.

“This is a great honor for Smiths Medical,” said Stuart Morris-Hipkins, President of Smiths Medical, ASD. “We have a dedicated and committed team of people across Smiths Medical that focus on delivering customer service that exceeds expectations, and this is a wonderful recognition of those efforts.”

“We were very pleased to distinguish Smiths Medical with a Platinum award at this year’s MedAssets Healthcare Business Summit,” said Mark B. Miriani, President MedAssets Supply Chain Systems. “Their organization scored extremely well in several of the key award criteria including sales growth, a key indicator that our customer base is availing itself to the outstanding value offered within their portfolio of MedAssets’ agreements.”

About MedAssets 
MedAssets (NASDAQ: MDAS) partners with healthcare providers to improve their financial strength by implementing integrated spend management and revenue cycle solutions that help control cost, improve margins and cash flow, increase regulatory compliance, and optimize operational efficiency. MedAssets serves more than 125 health systems, 2,500 hospitals and 30,000 non-acute care healthcare providers.
For more information, visit www.medassets.com.

About Smiths Medical 
Smiths Medical is a leading supplier of high-quality medical devices and products for global markets. It designs and manufactures specialist medical devices in three key areas: Safety Devices, Vital Care and Medication Delivery. Smiths Medical's customers include hospitals, alternate care such as home care, and other healthcare providers worldwide. Smiths Medical is part of the global technology business Smiths Group, a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
For further information, visit www.smiths-medical.com

Smiths Medical Contact:
Judith Rossi
Director, Marketing Communications
781-878-8011 X7834
judy.rossi@smiths-medical.com