DOVER, NH--(Marketwire - November 17, 2008) - Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc., a privately held medical device company, announced today the appointment of Jennifer Maneikis as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Maneikis will report directly to President and CEO Joseph Army, and will be responsible for developing and leading Salient's integrated human resources strategy to include talent acquisition, leadership development, total rewards and employee communications programs worldwide.